Kenneth H. Coro Sr.

WATERVILLE – Ken Coro, 89, of Waterville passed away peacefully Nov. 13, 2023, at Inland Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on June 15, 1934, in Benton to Guy E. Coro, Sr. and Ila M. (Hayes) Coro.

He attended schools in both Fairfield and Vassalboro.

He was an avid hunter who taught his children and grandchildren to hunt, along with gun safety. He also enjoyed fishing, Westerns and the Civil War. He was a proud member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Arnold Trail Sportsman’s Club, the NRA and the Antique Car Club of Maine. He was employed by Scott Paper Co. for 34 years.

Ken married Janice M. Nickerson on May 23, 1953. Together, they raised 8 children. Janice predeceased him in 1998. Ken married Natalie Veilleux on June 25, 2005 who has been a blessing to both him and his family.

Ken is survived by his wife Natalie Coro, his children: Debra Arch, Kenneth H. Coro Jr. and Susan, Ed Coro and Lisa, Craig Coro and Shelley, Tina Trahan and Scott, Sue Hamel and Bill, 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, his first wife Janice, children Linda, Bruce, and baby girl Coro. Also, son-in-law, Dan Arch.

The family wishes to thank the Acute Care Unit at Inland Hospital and Beacon Hospice for the compassionate, personal care given to Ken and his family.

Visiting hours will be at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home in Fairfield on November 25 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. with a short service immediate after. A reception will follow at the Fairfield VFW, 246 Main St. A graveside service will be held in the spring.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 107 Main Street, Fairfield. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.lawrybrothers.com.