Kenneth M. Finch, 86, of Sidney Center, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his daughter Donna by his side.
He was born on Aug. 4, 1935, to Elwood and Marian (Empet) Finch in Sidney. He married the former Dorothy Dunshee on Nov. 20, 1954 in Sidney Center. He was a retired farmer and cattle dealer. He was a well known John Deere Tractor puller, with his 4320 A/K/A “Finch’s Fury.” He was an avid deer hunter. He will be remembered for riding his “John Deere Gator” around Sidney Center.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy, and six children and their families: Robin and Glen Galley, Sidney Center; Phyllis and Kenny Crandall, Mt. Upton; Patricia Finch and Tom Tubby, Kingston; Kenny and Donna Finch, Sidney Center; Roland “Fred” and Melanie Finch, Sidney Center, and Donna Velano and Zachary Cutting, Saugerties; grandchildren Jerry and Casey Galley, Cory Crandall, Brandy Chartier, Dylan Johnson, Jenn Umbra, Michael Finch, William Finch, Jordan Finch, Dakota Finch, TaShena Velano and Corbyn Velano; 30 great-grandchildren and one on the way; one great-great-grandchild on the way; sister Charlene Rutenber and Ken, Texas, brothers and sisters-in-law Donald “Pete” and Sue Finch, Unadilla; Warren “Duke” and Sonnie Finch, Florida; sister-in-law Carole A. Finch, Sidney Center and also several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Ernie and Gordon “Butch” Finch.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.wmaddenfh.com.
Arrangements by Westcott-Madden Funeral Home, 123 Main Street, Unadilla.
