Kenneth John House

March 8, 1925 - January 17, 2021

Fort Edward - Kenneth John House, formerly of Fort Edward, NY, died on January 17, 2021 at the age of 95 while living in Wilton, NY. He has joined his beloved wife, Eleanore, who died in 2016. They had been married for 70 years. He was born on March 8, 1925 in Scotia, NY the youngest son of John and Lettie House. Ken graduated from Stillwater High School in 1942 where he was class president and editor of the school newspaper and yearbook. In 1942, he joined the Marine Corps and served in the South Pacific during the liberation of the Philippines. Kenneth had various jobs in his younger years, but he spent most of his life as a finish carpenter building homes, restoring antique woodwork or crafting beautiful kitchens. He was a partner in House & Abbey Builders from 1956 to 1976. He was past president of the Shenendehowa Rotary Club and an active member of the Shenendehowa Methodist Church for many years. Ken and Ellie enjoyed bowling, camping, card games with friends and square dancing for many years. They loved to travel around New England, had a memorable trip to Europe and in 1976 took two months to travel around the US. They especially enjoyed their 17 years living in Florida. They moved back to NY in 2004 to be near family. Kenneth leaves his children, David House (Barb) of Chestertown, NY, Lucinda Gillespie (Nelson) of Glenmont, NY and Susan Martin (Dennis) of Maynard, MA. He was so proud of his six grandchildren, Scott and Daniel Gillespie, Amy Carr, Craig House, Katelyn Hill and Jennifer Varney and was always anxious to hear stories about the activities and accomplishments of his 12 great-grandchildren: Alexandria, Dyedra, Joshua, Ella, Robbie, Connor, Jake, Illaria, Elio, Anna, Reed, Clara and his one great-great-grandson, Cyrus. He loved his whole family unconditionally and supported everyone’s accomplishments and successes and was there to help when faults ‘n foibles occasionally occurred. Kenneth, Ken, Pops, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Poppa was greatly loved and will be missed by all. The family sincerely thanks the staff of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Wilton for the loving and compassionate care shown our father and grandfather during his time residing there. Services with military honors will be for family only at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.