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James “Jim” Albert Kentley, 86, of Burlington, KY, formerly of Walpole, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY, surrounded by his family. Jim retired from Boston Gear Works after 45 years of service. Additionally, Jim was a member of St. Timothy Parish, a 4thDegree member of the Knights of Columbus and past Grand Knight of the Walpole Knights of Columbus Council #1319 and Father Bealer Knights of Columbus Council #3908. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. Jim had a lifelong passion of breeding tropical fish, as well as gardening. His most notable passion was his homebrewed beers that he enjoyed sharing with friends and family. In retirement he enjoyed woodworking and tinkering in his workshop.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Bertha Kentley; his brother, David Kentley; his brothers-in-law, Robert Field and Francis McCarthy; and his sister-in-law, Dorothy McCarthy.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Tina Kentley; his children, Brian Kentley, Lynda (Rodney) Hudgins, Denise (Ed) MacKillop, Gary (Christie) Kentley, and Jim (Krista) Kentley; his siblings, Francis (Ruth) Kentley, George (Kathy) Kentley, Mary Field, and Claire (Steve) Hughes; his sister-in-law, Arlene (Thomas “Skippy”) Bernhard; and his brother-in-law, Arthur (Linda) McCarthy.
Jim also leaves behind his grandchildren, Johnathan, Rachel, Hannah, Ethan, Sarah, Ally, and Avery.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 21, 2022 from 1:00PM-3:00PM at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Burlington, KY. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 10:00AM at St. Timothy Church in Union, KY. Burial at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, KY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Ohio, Cincinnati VAMC (539) or Knights of Columbus Father Bealer Council # 3908 605 Lytle Ave. Elsmere, KY 41017.
To share a story about Jim or to leave online condolences, please go to: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.
Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
1940 Burlington PikeBURLINGTON, KY 41005
St. Timothy Church – Union, KY
10272 US 42Union, KY 41091
Phone: (859) 384-1100
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North
Address: 205 Eibeck Lane WILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097James “Jim” Albert Kentley
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Thoughts and prayers with you and your family
Tina, I was so saddened to hear of your husband’s passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Jane Wallace
A Very Special Man
To those of us at the Cincinnati VA Endocrinology clinic, a visit with Mr. Kentley always put smiles on our faces and made our day better. He won us over with his charming personality, sense of humor, resilience, and that Massachusetts accent. I had the pleasure of working with for over 15 years, and always looked forward to seeing him and talking with him. I will miss him, and am so glad I had the privilege of getting to know him. May his memory be eternal. –Cathy McCormick, VA Endocrinology
TO TINA AND FAMILY FROM DONALD HOYT COUSIN
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE WITH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST MAY YOU HAVE COMFORT IN KNOWING THIS.LOVE AND
PRAYERS DONALD COUSIN AND PRISCILLA AND FAMILY
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Prayers for you Tina and your family
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