William R. Kenyon, Sr. Obituary

William R. Kenyon Sr., 85, a retired rescue Battalion Chief for the Warwick Fire Department passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Briarcliffe Gardens in Johnston. He was the husband of the late Joan C. (Fitzpatrick) Kenyon. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Clarence W. and Constance Kenyon. William was the beloved father of William R. Kenyon Jr. (PFD Battalion Chief ret.) and his wife Susan and Kathleen A. Motulski and her husband Michael. Loving grandfather of Marshall, James, Zachary Motulski, Paige Nelson and the late Kory Kenyon. He is also survived by 7 loving great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Norris Kenyon.

His funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10 am in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. Visiting hours Monday 4 - 8 pm.

Special thanks to Briarcliffe Gardens staff and Beacon Hospice staff for their kind care and compassion.