Kenneth Michael O’Connell, 45, of Bridgton, Maine, formerly of Winthrop, Mass., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was the beloved son of Cynthia K. (Allen) and the late Kenneth G. O’Connell of Winthrop, Mass., and Bridgton, Maine. Kenny is survived by his devoted wife Johanna R. (Huntress) O’Connell, and their children Briggs and Kenneth; as well as his children Emery, Camryn, Noah, and their mother Taryn (Potter) O’Connell of Brownfield, Maine. Kenny was the dear brother of Lisa Paulson and her husband Neil of Winthrop, Mass., and Kathleen O’Connell of Bridgton. He was the son-in-law of John and Judith Huntress, and brother-in-law of Jake Huntress of Bridgton. Kenny is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many, many dear friends.

Kenny was an IBEW Local 103 electrician for many years. Kenny’s greatest passion was his children; he also enjoyed nice sunny days on his deck along with golfing, fishing and bird watching from his “office.”

His funeral will be from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop, Mass., on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Cremation to follow will be private. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice at www.androscoggin.org. To sign our online guestbook and for directions, please visit our website at www.mauricekirbyfh.com