Kendall W. Brock

COLEBROOK— Kendall W. Brock, 67, of Colebrook and formerly of Candia, NH, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, surrounded by his loving family and after a battle with cancer. He was born in Candia on Feb. 7, 1950, a son to the late Edwin and Mabel (Hobbs) Brock. Even from a very young age, Kendall was determined to provide for his family. He always found work and a career he loved. He taught his children what was necessary to survive in the world. He always made it a point to make family time, whether it was on the farm, community, little league, or 4H. He had a firm approach to everything, but his family will always be grateful for the love he shared his way. He was a member of the NH Air National Guard (NHANG) for 35 years, retiring in 2005. His career started at Pease AFB , and he retired as a Chief Master Sergeant at Pease International Tradeport. Kendall saw many changes over the years, included serving as liaison for the NHANG Civil Service Union, volunteering for committees during deployments and the Pease Air Shows. He also served on the Pease International Tradeport committee. Kendall was a very active person. He grew up and lived in Candia most of his life before retiring with his wife to Colebrook. He was a member of the Candia Volunteer Fire Dept., an officer at the Epping American Legion Auxiliary Post 51, he enjoyed sports and was a member of the Raymond softball team and the NH Air National Guard for many years, bowling with the NHANG and the northeast regional bowling teams, and other social bowling teams. He loved to play horseshoes at the Auburn Pitts, and enjoyed volleyball with his friends. His passion was mowing lawns. The most important events in recent years were spending the 4th of July with his family and neighbors around a fire pit. His most recent goal was to attend the NHANG Retiree’s Day at Pease where he enjoyed the company of his co-workers. In addition, he was surprised and overwhelmed to attend a gathering of his family and co-workers the night preceding the Retiree’s Day. He achieved his goal. Kendall is survived by his loving wife Doris (Therrien) Brock; his daughter Susan Milne and son-in-law John Naone; his son Matthew Brock and son-in-law John Gilman; grandchildren Timothy Brock-Milne, Bethany Milne, Kristin Bailey, Alex, David & Evan Naone, and Madison Naone; great-grandchildren Jaiden Brown, Logan Kendall Leonard Parent; his brothers Brien and Colin; sisters, Frances Lynn and Candice; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and other extended family. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A committal service with military honors will be on Wednesday, July 12, at 1 p.m. at the NH State Veterans’ Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Brock may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, c/o Infusion Room, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Kendall W. Brock

February 7, 1950 - June 30, 2017