Farmington Obituary: Stanley Kerr, Sr., 89

Stanley William Kerr Sr., beloved husband of Margaret (Machuga) Kerr passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 15, 2017.

Born on December 24, 1927 to Harry Stanley Kerr and Helena (O’Donnell) Kerr of Unionville, he was a lifelong resident of Unionville. Stan started his career at Hurley Manufacturing of New Hartford in 1946 and worked as a foreman in spring manufacturing until his retirement in 2006. After retirement, he spent much of his time with his wife of 69 years traveling with their “gang” of friends to Ireland, Canada, Hawaii and many other states.

For nearly 50 years, Saturday nights were spent with the “gang” attending church, enjoying dinner out and ending with a hand of 31. Family time was very important to Slim. He and Marg enjoyed preparing family Sunday dinners at their home. His specialty was baking bread and adding his own secret ingredient for the grandkids to guess.

Yearly vacations to Cape Cod included many of his favorite activities such as clamming, fishing, soaking up the sun and walking the on the beach always ending the day enjoying a cocktail with the sunset. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing in the Unionville Golf League for decades. He loved to bowl and played on the Hurley Manufacturing team with his brother Bob and his grandson Chris.

He was a member of The Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight and ran many events including Polish Night which was a family favorite. He was also a member of the Unionville Lions Club and volunteered to help organize Special Olympics events, the yearly Haunted House and children’s Christmas parties.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Gregory Kerr of Farmington, Colleen Kerr of Plainville, Lisa Zabel and her husband Kevin of Farmington, and Stanley Kerr Jr., and his wife Brooke of Unionville. He was predeceased by his sons Edward and Michael. He leaves behind many grandchildren and great children: Christopher Kerr and his daughter Isabella; Keleigh Scully, her husband Jerry and their children Gregory and Rachel; Deirdre Zabel and her partner Pete; Ashley Foley, her husband Mark and their daughters Helena and Emilina; Meghan Parent, her husband Stephen and their sons Landon, Logan and Lincoln; Stanley Kerr III; Zachary Zabel; Tess Zabel and her fiancé Alexander. He was the oldest of 4 children and leaves his sister Helena (Kerr) Taylor, and his brothers Robert Kerr and Norman Kerr and his wife Angela. He was a favorite uncle to many, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his step father Chester Levandowski.

Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt., 4, Unionville on Wednesday (Dec. 20) from 4:00-7:00pm. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be Thursday (Dec. 21) at 9:15am followed by the Funeral Liturgy in the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Unionville at 10:00am. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Avon.

Donations in his memory can be made to: Unionville Museum, 15 School Street, Unionville, CT 06085, Farmington Fuel Bank online at www.Farmingtoncommunitychest.c... , Farmington Food Panty by mailing a check to: Farmington Food Pantry, C/O First Church of Christ, 75 Main St.Farmington, CT 06032 www.farmingtonfoodpantry.com.