Obituary for Kenneth William Stevens
Millerton – Kenneth William Stevens, 87, a lifelong area resident died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY following a lengthy illness. Mr. Stevens worked as a mechanic and bus driver in the transportation department at Webutuck Central Schools in Amenia, NY from 1978 until his retirement in 2012.
Born August 23, 1932 in Sharon, CT he was the son of the late Robert D. and Grace W. (Valyou) Stevens. He attended Millerton Schools and served his country in the United States Army from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1958. He attended Smithfield Presbyterian Church for many years and was a past member of the Millerton Fire Company.
Mr. Stevens is survived by his loving children, Robert D. Stevens of Millerton, NY and Donna M. Archer of Litchfield, CT; the mother of his children, Roberta Stevens of North Canaan, CT; two grandchildren, Robert D. Stevens, Jr. and his wife Courtney of Austin, TX and Tiffany Archer of Litchfield, CT and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stevens was predeceased by two sisters, Carol Schwab of Lenox, MA and Ruth Merwin of Millerton.
There are no calling hours. Graveside services and burial with Military Honors will be private at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, NY. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546. Arrangements are under the direction of the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
Born August 23, 1932 in Sharon, CT he was the son of the late Robert D. and Grace W. (Valyou) Stevens. He attended Millerton Schools and served his country in the United States Army from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1958. He attended Smithfield Presbyterian Church for many years and was a past member of the Millerton Fire Company.
Mr. Stevens is survived by his loving children, Robert D. Stevens of Millerton, NY and Donna M. Archer of Litchfield, CT; the mother of his children, Roberta Stevens of North Canaan, CT; two grandchildren, Robert D. Stevens, Jr. and his wife Courtney of Austin, TX and Tiffany Archer of Litchfield, CT and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stevens was predeceased by two sisters, Carol Schwab of Lenox, MA and Ruth Merwin of Millerton.
There are no calling hours. Graveside services and burial with Military Honors will be private at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, NY. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546. Arrangements are under the direction of the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com