Kenneth E. Spencer

BENTON – Kenneth “Kenny” E. Spencer, 88, died peacefully, at home, on Sept. 13, 2025. He has done a lot of things in his life, but he never did that before! It is hard to believe one tiny tick caused him to be so sick which led to his demise.

Raised in Benton, the youngest of five children, Ken attended Lawrence High School and later joined the USAF. He worked as an iron worker erecting metal buildings, worked at Hathaway Shirt Factory where he made many friends but driving tractor trailer was his favorite job before retirement.

What a surprise to everyone who knew him when Kenny announced he was getting married! Sue won his heart and became his wife in 1982. Soon they were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Casey. More blessings came with the birth of his granddaughter, Mackenzie, and his heart was full.

Kenny lived the life he wanted. You may have seen him sitting in the sun sporting his cowboy hat enjoying a beer. Ask him what his favorite brand of beer was, and he would have said “COLD.” He enjoyed listening to classic country music, riding his motorcycle and taking drives through the country but mostly Kenny enjoyed playing with his granddaughter, Mackenzie.

Missing him are his wife Sue, his daughter Casey and significant other Toby Cole, and his very precious granddaughter, Mackenzie, who loved her Grampoo and loved to tease him by snatching his cowboy hat from his head. Also missing him are brothers-in-law, David, Kevin and Brian Germain, sister -in -law Brenda Germain and several nieces and nephews. A very special bonus son, Kevin Wing, will especially miss Kenny.

The family would like to thank Maine General Hospice nurses Kalee, Jess, and Kelly, and his nurse, Tanya on Terrace West at Maine General for providing excellent care to Ken.

Graveside services will be held at Falls Cemetery in Benton Saturday, September 27 at 11 a.m., with small reception at Ken and Sue’s home to follow.

PLEASE, remember to check for ticks!

Please visit Kenny’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/kenneth-spencer-2025 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.