Kenyon Birch

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Kenyon Birch, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Carmela (Melucci) Birch.

Born in Manchester, England he was the son of the late Ernest and Lucy (Horsfield) Birch. Mr. Birch was a foreman for Imperial Knife for 40 years before retiring. He served in the British Royal Navy from 1942-1946. He was a member of the Manton Seniors and the Meadowbrook Bowling League.

He was the father of Linda M. Curran and Stephen E. Birch; grandfather of Matthew Curran, Justin Curran, and Hannah Birch. He is also survived by his six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 9 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane at 10 a.m. Entombment will be in Our Risen Christ Garden Mausoleum, St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 20 Hemingway Dr., Riverside, RI 02915 would be appreciated.