Joseph (Joey) S. Kinsey (1946-2021)

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Joseph (Joey) S. Kinsey

FARMINGTON – Joseph (Joey) S. Kinsey, 74, of Wilton, went to be with his Heavenly Father in Glory on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 26, 1946, a son of Herbert R. and Berenice K. (Opperman) George. Joe worked at Forster Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Wilton for 25 years. Then embarked on his entrepreneurial journey running The Printing Warehouse in Wilton for 21 years with his wife, Quinnale, 4K Storage for 12 years and recently mentoring his Son and Daughter in Law in their business ventures. Joey kept busy in his retirement, working at The Village Flea and managing his Ebay store with over 6500 items currently listed. He was an active person who enjoyed collecting many items including postcards, stamps. He enjoyed playing cribbage on Tuesday nights. He was a gun enthusiast and a member of Wilton Fish & Game as well as the NRA and USCCA. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Farmington Elks BPOE #2430 as well as a member of the Farmington Emblem Club. He was very proud of his 38 years of sobriety he accomplished with the help of the AA community and family support. He was a well-loved and active member of Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Farmington. He served in many capacities, from driving the Bus, a member of the Church board and helping in numerous activities and anything else for the congregation and his church family.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Joey’s loss leaves a huge void in all of the lives he touched. But he has left us with many great memories, stories and jokes to tell.

He is survived by his wife, Quinnale (Ladd); They recently celebrated 52 years of marriage; a son, Joe and his wife, Vicky (Kennedy) of Jay; daughter, Christina Brandt and companion David Smith of Clarksville, TN; grandchildren, Mickayla Gammon and husband, Elijah, Mason Kinsey, Shawn Ganci, Myla Holden and her husband, Shane, and Christa Powers and her companion, Adam Miller; three brothers, Barry Kinsey and Brian Kinsey, both of PA and Bruce Kinsey of FL; He was predeceased by a his Mother Berenice, Father Herbert and Brother Michael.

A small gathering for immediate family and close friends will be held on Saturday, February 20 at 1 p.m. from Living Waters Assembly of God Church, 547 Wilton Road, Farmington where Maine Covid-19 guidelines will be observed limiting in-person attendance to 50 people at any one point in time. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Joe’s memory to Living Waters Assembly of God, 547 Wilton Road, Farmington, ME 04938. Memories may be shared in his Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com. Cremation care has been provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.

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  1. Joey was an amazing supporter of live music in Franklin County and volunteered his services regularly at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthage. He and Quinnale faithfully did all our printing for many years and as a result we grew to view them as friends beyond their ability as professional printers. We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are now with Quinalle and his family. Safe home Joey, safe home.

  2. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. You will be missed Joey….

  3. Quinnale I am so sorry to hear of Joey’s passing. Cherish the memories, the love of family and friends. Sending you hugs and prayers to you during this difficult time. Love Linda. 🙏💕🙏💕

  4. Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Worked with him on Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Service calls. Sending prayers for Quinnalle and his family. Rest in peace Joe.

  5. My deepest condolences to Quinnale, his family, and friends. Joey was also active in volunteering for various community committees including the Wilton Public Safety committee. I deeply appreciated his point of views, sense of humor, and smile. I am saddened to lose such a valued community member and friend.

  6. Many good memories with Joey through the Elks from playing the pan game and working the game at Farmington Fair to his years as an officer at the lodge. Joey did hold the high office of Exalted Ruler. He was always willing to help when he could. Every year when he received his coin stating how many years without a drink he would show it to me. He was very proud of this accomplishment and very rightly so. I have always considered him a friend. My deepest sympathy goes out to Quinnale and the family. Sleep my brother and peace be with you.

  7. You and your family have my sympathy. My thought and
    Prayers will be with you at this sad time. Your friend
    Rebecca

  8. Joe was one of a kind! A special person who always was there to help out. He was a Great Driver for the Wilton Volunteer
    Ambulance Service for many years. There was no question of his abilities. He was fun, loving and deeply caring for others.
    He will be missed by all the existing crew of WVAS. I will miss him also as a personal friend. Always could count on a history
    lesson and a hug. No matter what Joe took on, he was dedicated.
    My sincere sympathy to all of Joe’s family. Hugs and Prayers are coming your way!

    Phyllis Lilley Jones, Past Chief of Service, Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Service.

  9. Our deepest condolences prayers and love Quinnale and family. Joey was a remarkable soul. He brought so much love and commitment to all he met. Joey will be missed very much. Heaven has gained another angel.

  10. I had a chance to talk with Joe at the antique shop last summer. We had a great time speaking about the old times at Forsters, and catching up with the whereabouts of some former employees.

  11. Our deepest condolences to Quinnale and family. Joey was a wonderful friend for many years. We will miss his sense of humor and wisdom. Many wonderful memories .

  12. My deepest sorrow to Quinalle & Families on the loss of your loved one
    I will miss his waves whenever I saw him in his truck in the downtown Wilton area

  13. Our deepest condolences to Quinnale and Family… He was a wonderful man and we always enjoyed his weekly visits. I will miss our conversations about guns and EBay… May he rest in peace!!
    Condolences from Jim and Christine Muise and Good Life Guns!!!

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