FALMOUTH — Kenneth H. Remington, 74, died on April 2, 2012, after living with cancer for over a year.

Born on Sept. 25, 1937 in Frye, Ken was a longtime resident of Falmouth and for the last years lived in Windham.

Ken worked at JJ Nissen Baking Co. for 40 years, retiring as a production manager. He attended Portland schools, and graduated from American Institute of Baking (Chicago), as the AIB class president. Ken was a sports enthusiast, who especially enjoyed playing golf. He was a long-standing member of Riverside Golf Course and Dusty Hills Country Club in Marion, S.C. Over the years, he enjoyed swimming, bowling and playing racquetball and softball.

Ken was a history buff, especially interested in Civil War history. He visited Gettysburg, Pa., on several occasions.

He was predeceased by his parents, Nina and Henry Remington; and his siblings, Henry Remington Jr., Mae Rowe, Dorothy Deveau, Jean Brown, and Earl Remington.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Lanese) Remington; a son, Richard Remington; his daughter, Julie Anderson of Casco, Sandra Kaserman of Windham and Suzanne Remington-Fox of Cheshire, Conn.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Roy Remington of Raymond, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be private.

If desired, donations can be made to: Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, P.O. Box 7830, Portland, ME 04112.