Obituary for Michael Kinch
Michael John David Kinch
1962-2023
Michael Kinch (Mike), 60, of Livermore Falls, passed away on August 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born on November 2, 1962 to C. William Kinch and Priscilla (Whitaker) Payne in Augusta. Mike was raised in Brewer and Holden, Maine and Bonn, Germany. Determined to make it on his own, Mike left high school to enlist in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and was stationed in Germany. He later completed his G.E.D.
Early in his working career, he drove truck transporting potatoes from Aroostook County and newspapers in Washington County. Over the years, he earned various trade certifications and worked in asbestos removal, oil burner repair, and masonry. He was most proud of earning his Class A Commercial Driver’s License from the Northeast Driving Academy.
Most recently he was employed by Sargent’s Corporation as a dump truck driver and during the winters he delivered oil for Fielding’s Oil & Propane. Previously, he worked for Haley’s Inc. for many years driving a cement truck.
He was clever and full to the brim of knowledge gained through all of his life experiences. Mike mastered many skills and trades over the years and enjoyed tackling carpentry and various home repair and renovation projects.
Mike’s work ethic was second to none. He was a committed and hard-working employee who gave 100%. Mike had very strong values and did everything with honesty and integrity. He was strong-willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart. He will be remembered as generous, loyal, and brave.
Mike’s true passion was his family. He was a proud Grandpa and took every opportunity to share photos or stories about them.
He is survived by three children and their families. They include his sons Sean Kinch (Amanda) of Bangor and Ryan Kinch of Newport, and daughter Lyndsay Anderson (Michael) of Levant. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Braden, Killian, Jude, Eden, and Baby Lue and siblings Kathy Kinch (Dave Benham) of Portland, Bill Kinch of Litchfield, Mary Kinch of Dresden, and Ann Pierce (Jeff) of Dresden.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 10th at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Cemetery (100 Fayette Road, Livermore Falls, Maine) and a reception will be held at 1:45 PM at the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion (17 Reynolds Avenue, Livermore Falls, Maine). Family and friends are encouraged to leave words of remembrance in his Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com. Arrangements and care for the family of Michael Kinch is under the direction of Wiles Remembrance Center - Farmington.
1962-2023
Michael Kinch (Mike), 60, of Livermore Falls, passed away on August 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born on November 2, 1962 to C. William Kinch and Priscilla (Whitaker) Payne in Augusta. Mike was raised in Brewer and Holden, Maine and Bonn, Germany. Determined to make it on his own, Mike left high school to enlist in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and was stationed in Germany. He later completed his G.E.D.
Early in his working career, he drove truck transporting potatoes from Aroostook County and newspapers in Washington County. Over the years, he earned various trade certifications and worked in asbestos removal, oil burner repair, and masonry. He was most proud of earning his Class A Commercial Driver’s License from the Northeast Driving Academy.
Most recently he was employed by Sargent’s Corporation as a dump truck driver and during the winters he delivered oil for Fielding’s Oil & Propane. Previously, he worked for Haley’s Inc. for many years driving a cement truck.
He was clever and full to the brim of knowledge gained through all of his life experiences. Mike mastered many skills and trades over the years and enjoyed tackling carpentry and various home repair and renovation projects.
Mike’s work ethic was second to none. He was a committed and hard-working employee who gave 100%. Mike had very strong values and did everything with honesty and integrity. He was strong-willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart. He will be remembered as generous, loyal, and brave.
Mike’s true passion was his family. He was a proud Grandpa and took every opportunity to share photos or stories about them.
He is survived by three children and their families. They include his sons Sean Kinch (Amanda) of Bangor and Ryan Kinch of Newport, and daughter Lyndsay Anderson (Michael) of Levant. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Braden, Killian, Jude, Eden, and Baby Lue and siblings Kathy Kinch (Dave Benham) of Portland, Bill Kinch of Litchfield, Mary Kinch of Dresden, and Ann Pierce (Jeff) of Dresden.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 10th at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Cemetery (100 Fayette Road, Livermore Falls, Maine) and a reception will be held at 1:45 PM at the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion (17 Reynolds Avenue, Livermore Falls, Maine). Family and friends are encouraged to leave words of remembrance in his Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com. Arrangements and care for the family of Michael Kinch is under the direction of Wiles Remembrance Center - Farmington.