Kenneth Hare

Obituary of Kenneth L. Hare

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Kenneth L. Hare, 78, of Cascade Rd., Lake Placid, NY passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 while on vacation in Williamsburg, Virginia. Mr. Hare was born on March 21, 1941. He was the son of the late Walter Hare and the late Gertrude (Torrance) Hare. He married the late Carolyn Wilkins on April 6, 1963. He graduated from Lake Placid Central High School and joined the Navy in 1960. He served with distinction on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal until 1964. While serving in the Navy, he trained in electrical engineering and firefighting. He was a member of the Naval Shipboard Firefighting Squad while serving on the Forrestal .

 

In May of 1971, Ken joined the Lake Placid Fire Department, where he served for 50 years, being an active member until the time of his death. Ken served in many capacities in the Fire Department over his 50 years of service including: Chief, Chaplain, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee, Fire Police, Rescue and First Aid Squad, Safety Officer, Benevolent Committee, and Treasurer. He also served with the Essex County Fire Police Association, Essex County Fire Advisory Board, he was a Past-President of The Northern New York Fireman's Association, and a delegate to The Fireman's Association of The State of New York, and the Fire Police Association of New York at the State and local levels.

 

Ken was a self- employed building contractor and a residential property caretaker, actively working until the time of his death. He is survived by one daughter, Barbara LeFebvre and her husband John of Onchiota, NY; one son Brian Hare and his wife Karen Hare of Jay, NY; and one granddaughter Eva Fox and her husband Isaac Fox of AuSable Forks, NY.

 

Calling hours will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a Fireman's Prayer Service followed by an American Legion Prayer Service at the M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home, 2310 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY.

 

A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the M. B. Clark, Inc., funeral home, 2310 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY. Burial will follow in North Elba Cemetery, Lake Placid, NY. A reception will be held at the Lake Placid Vol. Fire Department. Mr. Hare will be greatly missed by the community and all those who knew him.

 

Memorial Donations in memory of Kenneth Hare may be made to the Lake Placid, Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box 569, Lake Placid, NY 12946.

 

Relatives and friends are invited to share a memory or leave condolences at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com .

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Saturday
4
May

Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 4, 2019
M. B. Clark, Inc.
2310 Saranac Ave.
Lake Placid, New York, United States
Sunday
5
May

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Sunday, May 5, 2019
M. B. Clark, Inc.
2310 Saranac Ave.
Lake Placid, New York, United States

Final Resting Place

North Elba Cemetery
Old Military Rd
Lake Placid, New York, United States

Prayer Service

May 4th at 7:00 PM Fireman's Prayer Service, followed by an American Legion Prayer Service

Memorial Donations

Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 569, Lake Placid, NY 12946
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