Paul Leland Kenny

Paul Leland Kenny, age 87, of Munson Township, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born Sept. 24, 1935, in Enon Valley, Pa., to Paul and Helen (nee Scott) Kenny, he had been a Munson resident since 1970.

Paul was a member of Legend Lakes Golf Course and continued playing with his group, “The Legends,” until September 2022. He was one of the luckiest golfers, having recorded three Hole-in-One’s during his lifetime.

Paul enjoyed Manhattan’s, loved going on vacation with his family and visiting his son on the farm. He loved watching his children and grandchildren during their sporting events, and was an avid Cleveland sports fan, watching and attending games.

He was an electrical engineer for Bailey Controls, retiring after 30 years of service in 1986. During that time, he was president of the Power Division of the Instrument Society of America.

Paul graduated from Tri State College, now known as Trine University, Angola, Ind., with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

He was a very long and active member of Pilgrim Christian Church in Chardon.

Paul is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eleanor “Elly” (nee Gilmore) Kenny, of Munson; children, Cindy (Sandy) Holden, of St. Helena Island, S.C., Joe (Patty Lewis) Kenny, of Mt. Jackson, Pa., and Paula (Steve) Tarpey, of Lewis Center, Ohio; grandchildren, Lexi Holden, Kate (Jon) Hollister, Tori (Mike) Wilcox, Nick Tarpey, Grayson Tarpey; and great-grandchildren, Jack and Ellie Hollister and George Wilcox.

He was predeceased by his parents and siblings.

Funeral services will be held Feb. 4, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Pilgrim Christian Church, 202 South Hambden St., Chardon. The family will receive friends in Fellowship Hall immediately following the service.

The family suggests donations be made to Pilgrim Christian Church, 202 S. Hambden St., Chardon, OH 44024.

Arrangements were handled by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.