Obituary of John Robert Kinney

John Robert Kinney (Bob) passed away on February 14, 2019. He was the son of George Kinney, Janice Golding and stepfather, Orville Golding. Born on April 22, 1942, Bob spent most of his childhood in Danforth where he graduated. He eventually settled in his hometown, married his sweetheart, Joyce Pratt Kinney, started a family and labored as a mechanic at the Gulf Station and later Kinney's Garage. He would give a heads up or a friendly reminder in town when a new sticker was needed or tire treads were worn, and he persevered to find solutions to difficult mechanical issues. Bob loved his family and enjoyed spending time at East Grand Lake. He was devoted to his faith, which showed in the way he treated people, finding time to stop and talk and help anyone in need. He was genuinely friendly and down to earth. He cared for his church by painting the entire interior himself, ringing the bell to welcome the congregation, plowing, and mowing. He is survived by his wife Joyce, son Daniel Kinney, daughter Susan Kinney Leighton, husband Duke Leighton, grandsons, Brandon Leighton, wife Emily Leighton, and Jacob Leighton, as well as his siblings George Kinney, Beth Stinson, husband, Jimmy Stinson, Connie Swasey, husband Doug Swasey, Jimmy Golding, wife Patti Golding, Ronald Kinney, wife Ursula Kinney, Charlie Kinney, Tina Lessard, husband Ray Lessard, Mittens and many extended family members. He was predeceased by brothers Arnie Kinney and Richard Spinney. Farewell services will be held at the Danforth United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 23rd at 2:00.