Obituary

Kenneth Ross Bragdon

Kenneth Ross Bragdon, of New Gloucester, courageously strove to see the birth of his granddaughter but lost his final battle to cancer on April 28th at Central Maine Medical Center. Kenneth was born in New Gloucester on December 11, 1922 in his parents home.

He graduated from New Gloucester High School in 1940 and worked in local mills until he entered the United States Air Force and served proudly during World War II as a private first class. After his honorable discharge, he worked at Pineland Hospital in New Gloucester for over 20 years until his retirement in 1980. He was a devoted supervisor that was admired and cherished by both the staff and clients he served.

Kenneth was a founding member of Lunn-Hunnewell AMVETS Post #6. He was the only remaining active charter member with over 52 years of dedicated service. He could be found weekly at the AMVETS Post attending functions up to one week before his death. He had several accomplishments including the flags that are flown on holidays throughout New Gloucester and the Veterans monument that is located in Upper New Gloucester.

He was a member of Kora Temple Shriners, Cumberland Lodge #12 Masons, American Legion Post #86, New Gloucester Bible Church and Remember When Senior Citizens Club.

Kenneth enjoyed his family, his dog Otis and most importantly to him his grandson and pride and joy Tyler Ross Bragdon. He also enjoyed his camp on Range Pond, attending functions, and being with his fellow AMVET Members.

Kenneth was predeceased by his parents Wallace E. and Eleanor (Mott) Bragdon. His brothers Harrison, Edwin, Alden, Charles, Sidney and Avery.
He is survived by his wife Sharon of 28 years. His son Peter and wife Bridget of New Gloucester, his son Kenneth and fiancée Natalie of Greene. Brother Wallace and wife Doris of New Gloucester, sister Muriel Fortier and husband Charles of Old Orchard Beach, sister Margaret Kennedy and husband Merle of Lisbon and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was held at the New Gloucester Bible Church on Saturday May 1st. The service included a final salute form his fellow AMVETS which included a firing squad and a bag piper playing taps. Flags were flown with pride throughout Upper New Gloucester in honor of Ken. A reception immediately followed at the AMVETS Hall in New Gloucester where a toast was given in his honor.

Kenneth will be buried with pride at the Maine Veterans Cemetery in August.

Per Kenneth's wishes donations can be made to the Bragdon Memorial Scholarship in his honor.

Donation can be mailed to: AMVETS Post #6
Bragdon Memorial Scholarship
PO Box 301
New Gloucester, ME 04260