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Eugene Kemp, 80

07/29/2023

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Eugene Elliott Kemp, 80 of North Adams died Saturday July 29, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in North Adams on March 3, 1943 a son of Phillip and Mary Rose (Robare) Kemp.

Eugene attended schools in Clarksburg, Pownal, Williamstown and in Germany. He was employed for 23 years at W.R. Grace Company. He was a board member of North Adams Historical Society since 1996.

Survivors include his wife Linda Louise (Kiontke) Kemp whom he married September 10, 1977, sons Kevin Kemp of North Adams, Jeffrey Kemp and his wife Jessica (Rowland) Kemp of Adams and grandchildren Anna, Jacob, Allison and Ella. He also leaves several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers, Phillip Kemp, Theodore Kemp, Donald Kemp, sister Joan Simerson and a special uncle and aunt Frank and Irene Weeks whom he lived with for a while.

Funeral services will take place Wednesday August 2, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Northern Berkshire Christian Church, 55 Harding Ave. North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

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I am so sorry to find that Eugene has passed. What a friendly and conversant man he was ! He was always ready to talk whenever we saw one and other. Linda, my condolences go out to you and your family. Please take care of each other and let the memories warm your hearts.
from: Cheryl Haddad	on: 08-05-2023

Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. My thoughts are with you at this tome.
from: Christine Harrington	on: 08-04-2023

I am so sorry to read of Gene's passing. He was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
from: Lory Columbus Banks	on: 08-02-2023

To:Linda, Kevin, Jeff and the Kemp family, My sincere condolences in the passing of Elliot. He was a true gentleman and I will miss the conversations we had on a regular basis. May his memories sustain you through this difficult time. Curt Klose
from: Curt Klose	on: 08-01-2023

So sorry to see of the passing of Eugene Kemp. He was a fine person as are the other members of his family. We are glad to have known many of them through our workings at The Williams Inn.
from: Carl and Marilyn Faulkner	on: 08-01-2023

Linda &Family. I was so saddened and sorry to read of the passing of gene !! He was a true Gentleman and a very kind person. !! The last time I saw him , he said we should get together for coffee.which sadly never happened . My health has also been in decline,so i don`tget out to often . I just wanted you to know how much liked &admired him,&how much he will be missed . Please try to focus on the happy times at this most difficult time for you !!
from: Joe Cookis	on: 08-01-2023

Linda, so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He was a pleasant person to be around. He will be missed.
from: George Betourney	on: 08-01-2023

Linda, I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Gene. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Trina
from:	on: 08-01-2023

Linda, I’m so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
from: Pat Bullett	on: 08-01-2023

Elliot will be missed. I had the privilege to get to know know him during the past few years. My prayers for all the members of his family. “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain”. Philippians 1:21
from: Ray Monroe	on: 07-31-2023

Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Gene's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations. My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family.
from: Albert Gardner	on: 07-31-2023

My condolences go out to the entire Kemp Family. I have been a neighbor for the past 23 yrs and I am saddened to learn of Gene's passing and know that I am thinking of all of you in this time of need. It has been a pleasure to have known Gene and having plenty conversations with Gene.He will be greatly missed.
from: Tom Ostrander	on: 07-31-2023

My condolences to the Kemps. As I grew up friends with Kevin, Mr. Kemp was always a really nice man. May he rest in peace. -Seth Christopher
from: Seth Christopher	on: 07-31-2023

Linda so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, my thoughts/prayers are with you.
from: Lorraine Mancuso	on: 07-31-2023

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