Hoosick Falls- Kenneth E. “Ken” Brownell Sr., 92, a resident of Groveside Road for more than 68 years, died peacefully Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Albany Medical Center following a short illness.
Born in West Hoosick March 13, 1932, Ken was the son of the late Raymond and Ethel (LeBarron) Brownell and, for over 57 years, the husband of the late Janet (Rudd) Brownell, who predeceased him March 14, 2009. Ken and Janet were married on January 11, 1950.
Ken attended Hoosick Falls High School. As a young man, he was employed for several years as a nurseryman by Baker’s Nursery in Hoosick Falls. More recently, he established his own customer base and business, Brownell Landscaping, which he ran from his home in Pittstown. For over 50 years, he was a master landscaper and nurseryman, assisting his many customers with his honest workmanship and meticulous care of their properties and gardens. Ken enjoyed his outdoor projects and hard work, rising early each day to get started, whether working for a customer or a chore he wanted to accomplish for himself.
Ken was a member of the NYS Nurserymen Association and the NYS Arborist Association, was a former league bowler, and loved to “snowbird” for many years to Inverness, FL, with Janet when the weather up north turned cold.
Ken is survived by three sons and a daughter, Ken Jr., Rick Sr., Jeff, and Penny, daughters-in-law; Peg, Marie and Judy, a son-in-law, Ed Kepner, seven grandchildren; Stacy Connors, Kyle Brownell, Danielle Brownell, Keith Kepner, Sileata Eppinette, Brian Meadows, and Kevin Meadows, three great grandchildren; Quinn Lilac, Ava Connors, and Lukas Lilac and a sister, Shirley Cottrell. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by three grandchildren, Kristin Kepner, Richard Brownell Jr., and Damon Eppinette, three brothers; Milton, Charles and Malcolm (Buck) and two sisters, Helen Filkins and Gladys Goodermote.
A private graveside service for Ken will be held at Warren Cemetery in Pittstown at the convenience of his family. There will be no public calling.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the charity of your choice or, if you prefer, please plant a tree or flowering shrub in your yard or give one to a friend to plant in their yard, in memory of Kenneth E. Brownell Sr.
Born in West Hoosick March 13, 1932, Ken was the son of the late Raymond and Ethel (LeBarron) Brownell and, for over 57 years, the husband of the late Janet (Rudd) Brownell, who predeceased him March 14, 2009. Ken and Janet were married on January 11, 1950.
Ken attended Hoosick Falls High School. As a young man, he was employed for several years as a nurseryman by Baker’s Nursery in Hoosick Falls. More recently, he established his own customer base and business, Brownell Landscaping, which he ran from his home in Pittstown. For over 50 years, he was a master landscaper and nurseryman, assisting his many customers with his honest workmanship and meticulous care of their properties and gardens. Ken enjoyed his outdoor projects and hard work, rising early each day to get started, whether working for a customer or a chore he wanted to accomplish for himself.
Ken was a member of the NYS Nurserymen Association and the NYS Arborist Association, was a former league bowler, and loved to “snowbird” for many years to Inverness, FL, with Janet when the weather up north turned cold.
Ken is survived by three sons and a daughter, Ken Jr., Rick Sr., Jeff, and Penny, daughters-in-law; Peg, Marie and Judy, a son-in-law, Ed Kepner, seven grandchildren; Stacy Connors, Kyle Brownell, Danielle Brownell, Keith Kepner, Sileata Eppinette, Brian Meadows, and Kevin Meadows, three great grandchildren; Quinn Lilac, Ava Connors, and Lukas Lilac and a sister, Shirley Cottrell. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by three grandchildren, Kristin Kepner, Richard Brownell Jr., and Damon Eppinette, three brothers; Milton, Charles and Malcolm (Buck) and two sisters, Helen Filkins and Gladys Goodermote.
A private graveside service for Ken will be held at Warren Cemetery in Pittstown at the convenience of his family. There will be no public calling.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the charity of your choice or, if you prefer, please plant a tree or flowering shrub in your yard or give one to a friend to plant in their yard, in memory of Kenneth E. Brownell Sr.