WATERVILLE – Kenneth M. Prentiss, 94, passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville. He was born in Winslow on July 4, 1927, the son of the late Maurice and Grace (Taylor) Prentiss.

Following his schooling, Kenneth served with the Navy Seabees from Jan. 12, 1945, to April 15, 1946. He was honorable discharged having obtained the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. Kenneth was a 63-year member of American Legion Post 5 in Waterville and was also a member of VFW Post 1285 in Waterville.

Kenneth worked as a boiler room supervisor with Pratt & Whitney for many years. Kenneth loved to be busy especially outside where he enjoyed growing a vegetable garden and keeping his yard immaculate. He especially enjoyed Sunday afternoon bean bag toss with family and friends down to the family’s camp. He was also known for his great love of ice cream, but most of all he was happiest when spending time with his family.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Florence, who passed away on Jan. 3, 2007; his daughter, Linda Lyman and husband Mark Lyman; his sisters, Mary Pooler, Viola Grant, Ethel Brown, and Vera Grenier; his brothers, Lyle Prentiss, Maurice Prentiss, and Lester Prentiss.

Kenneth will be sadly missed by his son, Randall Prentiss and girlfriend Chris of Massachusetts; his stepsons, John Leenders of Florida and Tyrone A. Vashon and his wife Cheryl of Augusta; his sister, Lillian Quimby of Winslow; his grandchildren, Ryan Holguin, Cheryl Anne Foley and her husband, Tim, Lisa Pomerleau and her husband, Richard; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Connor, Ryan, Coral, Isla, Jason, Jordyn, Jeremiah and Laura; his great-great- grandchildren, Gage, Ryker and Cason; and special niece Donna Paradis and husband Sonny, and other nieces and nephew.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the Staff at Lakewood Continuing Care for their care and dedication for the time that Ken resided there.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on the Mount Vernon Road in Augusta at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral and Cremation Care, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, where memories and condolences may be shared with the family