Kendall Hadley

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Kendall Hadley

SUMNER — Kendall Hadley, 49, of Sumner went to be with his Savior on October 3, 2012. He never lost his humor and love for life even through these last three and a half years of dealing with a disease that evaded a diagnosis.

He was born in Norway on January 27, 1963, the son of Carroll (Cud) and Helen (Warren) Hadley and had attended schools in Sumner and Buckfield, graduating from Buckfield High School in 1981. He went to Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC and earned his two-year trade certificate in electricity. He achieved master electrician status in 1991 and shortly after started his own business which he ran for 20 years. For the last year he was employed by Eastern Fire Services.

His greatest enjoyment was doing things with his wife and children, whether playing games, swimming in the pool, going on graduation trips or just sitting around the dinner table; he was in his glory with his family. He was a faithful member of the West Sumner Baptist Church, serving for 27 years as the youth leader, a deacon and as Sunday School superintendent for many years.

As an electrician, he treated every customer as though that customer was his only customer. Many good friendships were developed from customers. He also always enjoyed hunting and never lost his love of playing basketball.

Mr. Hadley is survived by his wife of 29 years, Ruth (Wiken) Hadley of Sumner and their five children Leah of Winona Lake, IN, Heather and her husband Doug Bedard of Waterford, Brian of Sumner, Todd of Sumner and Marsha of Winona Lake, IN; his mother, Helen Hadley of Sumner; sisters, Brenda of South Paris and Karen and husband Dan of Jay; a brother, Brent and his wife Carol of Sumner and four nieces and three nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Carroll Hadley in 1985.

Relatives and friends attended visiting hours on Monday evening and on Tuesday morning followed by funeral services at the West Sumner Baptist Church with Larry Thurlow officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Pond Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials in his memory may be made to the West Sumner Baptist Church, 854 Main Street, Sumner, ME 04292. Arrangements by Cliff Gray Cremation & Funeral Services, 60 Andrews Road, Bryant Pond.