Paul O Kenyon

November 6, 1929 - May 24, 2011

Paul O. Kenyon, 81, of Chardon, passed away May 24, 2011, at his home in Chardon surrounded by his loving family. He is “together again” with his beloved wife, Bernice on her birthday.Born Nov. 6, 1929, in Cleveland, he had lived in Cleveland before moving to Chardon in 1956.Paul married Bernice J. Nemitz July 12, 1949, in Cleveland. She preceded him in death Dec. 25, 2010, after 61 years of marriage. He was a graduate of East Tech High School in 1949.A resident of Chardon since 1956, he had worked for C. Berg Electric Company in Cleveland, the Lake County Hospital Association, and finally at Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, retiring in 1993, as an associate electrical engineer.Always a person who kept active, he was involved with little league baseball for 10 years and also with the Chardon Lions Club football program for many years. He was a Chardon Village councilman for over 12 years and also served on the Chardon Village and Geauga County Planning Commissions.Paul was an active member of Chardon United Methodist Church, where he served as head usher for many years. He had also been a member and a past president of the Chardon Lions Club. His last volunteer work he loved doing was helping out when the new Chardon High School football field was being built.He loved being at all his children and grandchildren events. His hobbies included roller skating, dancing, and bowling. He was on a bowling league in Chardon for many years.The family would like to thank the Cherished Companions and Care Corp for their wonderful care of Paul. He will be missed by his loving friends and family.Survivors are his son, Paul (Sue) Kenyon of Canton; daughters, Patsy (Tom) Fritz of Parkman, Pamela (Gary) Skoch of Munson and Paulette Callahan of Chardon; grandchildren, Tom Fritz, Emily and Abby Kenyon and Kyle Callahan; brother, Tim (Joan ) Kenyon; two sisters, Dorothy Williams and Betty Kenyon; sisters-in-law, Evelyn, Gladys, and Jan; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice; parents, Felix D. and Agnes F. (Meeks) Kenyon; and brothers, Myron (Florence), Robert, Ira and Felix (Marge) and Daniel.Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon. The Rev. Daniel Drew will officiate.Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011, at the church. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Twinsburg.The family suggests contributions to the Chardon Boosters Club, c/o 151 Chardon Ave., Chardon, OH 44024.Arrangements by The Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service.Information and online condolences at www.burrservice.com. Published in The News-Herald on May 26, 2011

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Paulette and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all the times I would deliver a newspaper to your home. That was many years back. I will always remember Paul as a very kind man. May God Bless and comfort you at this time..... Bob Strike

I'm so sorry for your loss.I'll never forget all the fun times we had bowling in Chardon for many years.

Paulette and family:I am so sorry for your loss, and I will continue to pray for you all.Candy

Mrs. and Mrs. Kenyon were more like Mr. and Mrs. Chardon to me. Always a smile, always a "Nice to see you...How is your mother"? Everyone was welcome in their home. Both contributed countless hours to the community. To me, they both represented what was good about living in a small town. They were just good solid people who cared about their community and showed it everyday.How fitting that Mr. Kenyon went to meet Mrs. Kenyon in heaven on her birthday this week. He missed her terribly and now they are together. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon will be missed by many but remembered on a frequent basis. Every time I drive past the high school and their house, I think of my fun times there. I remember a special time and place in my life and that they were both a part of it. My thoughts with the family during this time and my thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kenyon for everything they brought to my life. Someday I will see you both again and I know that you will be there to welcome me once again as you always did before.Carolyn Lookabill

Paulette, My Sincere Condolences to you and your family.â€™Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!â€™

To Pauls family, we were so sorry to hear the passing of such a great guy!He was always so sweet and friendly. Jack especially enjoyed bowling withPaul! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! With deepest sympathy,Jack and Carole Nolan

Our condolences on the loss of your fatherMr. Kenyon was always a delight to see in church and he was one of the nicest people I've ever met - except when he was coaching the White Sox(Little League) - then he was a pistol :) Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.Kevin & Linda