Melvin R. Kenyon

June 22, 1925 - December 17, 2015

Melvin R. Kenyon, 90, of Union Street Broadalbin died Thursday morning December 17, 2015 at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home. He was born in Broadalbin on June 22, 1925 a son of Dewey and Elsie Deming Kenyon and was a 1942 graduate of Broadalbin High School. Mr. Kenyon was a lifelong village resident. Melvin was employed at GE in Schenectady and later as a welder at the former Hussman Corp. in Gloversville. He was veteran of the US Navy and served during World War II as a radio operator in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Kenyon was a member of the Broadalbin United Methodist Church and a life member of the VFW Post #8690. Melvin loved hunting and fishing when he was younger and enjoyed playing Bingo and working on cryptograms in later years. He was an avid NY Mets fan and also enjoyed watching football and game shows. One of his most remarkable talents was his ability to recite the alphabet, both forward and backwards, in addition to reciting the Gettysburg Address. He was married to Elizabeth J. “Betty” Davis on November 27, 1946. Sadly, she died on October 7, 2004. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Carl, and three sisters, Grace Krutz, Lena Chase, and Shirley Neahr McNamara. Survivors include his seven children, Larry and Doug Kenyon, and Michelle Hanson, all of Gloversville, Gary Kenyon of Galway, Margaret “Peggy” Young, his caregiver with whom he resided with for the past eight years, and Paul Kenyon, both of Broadalbin, and Brian Kenyon of Glens Falls; two sisters, Lois Cadoret of Broadalbin and Marjorie Becraft of Camillus, NY; a brother, Charles Kenyon of Gloversville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A military graveside service will be held in the spring at the Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 Johnstown.