Brian Francis Kenney

Brian Francis Kenney, 55, of Attleboro, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. Born on June 8, 1962 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Francis Joseph Kenney and the late Anne (Connelly) Kenney.A graduate of Norwood High School, Class of 1980, Brian proudly and honorably served our country in the United States Marines. He then worked as a Project Manager for twenty years at R.J. Kenney Associates in Plainville, MA.A resident of Attleboro and North Attleboro, MA for many years, he was known to his family as the strongest man in the world. Brian loved to research, plan, and then travel the world, especially with his family. He loved listening to music, reading the newspaper, trivia, and watching Hawaii Five-O. Brian enjoyed working with his hands and was typically working on a home repair project. He loved Sunday drives, was known to have a sweet tooth, and had a fondness for vanilla milkshakes. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family and his cherished grandson. Brian was the loving and beloved father of Sarah A. Kenney of North Attleboro, MA; and Meaghan R. (Kenney) Daniels and her husband, Brett N. Daniels, of Attleboro, MA. He was the adoring grandfather of Harrison T. Daniels, of Attleboro, MA, and the dear brother of Barbara A. Bardol and her husband, Jimmy Bardol, of Walpole, MA; Patricia Danilecki and her husband, Jack Danilecki, of Walpole, MA; Michael J. Kenney and his companion, Alexandra DeJesus, of Taunton, MA; James E. Kenney and his wife, Patty Kenney, of St. Louis, MO; and Robert E. Kenney and his wife, Denise Kenney, of Graham, NC. He leaves his beloved uncle, Hugh Greenan of St. Johnsbury, VT, and his late wife, Mary (Connelly) Greenan; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.Brian was the former husband of Kathleen C. (Brogan) Kenney. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to honor and remember Brian by gathering for a Visitation with Veteran's Honors on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the historic Obed Robinson House - 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.Friends and family are cordially invited to attend a Funeral Service on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.Burial with full Military Honors will immediately follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, Attleboro Falls, MA. A Children's Room is available during the visitation and funeral service.Those in need of transportation to the visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for complimentary local transportation.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Brian to an organization of one's choice to benefit our country's Veterans.For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyerlakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA (508) 695-0200