James H Kenney, 86, of Buxton, passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1937 in Portland, ME. He attended Portland schools graduating from Portland High School and attended SMCTC for machine tool. James (Jim) worked for Fairchild Semiconductor as a Machinist for 43 years where he met his wife Joyce Kenney and they built their home together in Buxton. Jim volunteered with the South Portland High School Robotics team and was very proud to be part of that group. He attended many competitions with the students earning many ribbons and pins. He loved spending time at their camp on Boyd Lake, going to dances, motorcycle trips in their younger years, telling jokes and playing pranks. He especially loved Christmas time playing Santa and Mrs. Clause with his beloved wife Joyce. They would deck out the house with Christmas decorations each year and it was not unusual for them to have 23 Christmas trees. It was always a special time for our very large blended family. Jim is predeceased by his wife; Joyce M Kenney; parents; brother, Gerald (Jerry) Kenney; sisters, Janice Brigati and Judith (Judi) Dery He is survived by his children; Angela Allen, and her husband, Donnie, of Shapleigh, Mark Kenney, and his wife, Kim, of Buxton, Cathy Diffin, and her husband, Doug, of Robbinston; step children, Terry Hopkins, and his wife, Vicki, of Falmouth, Timmy Hopkins, and his partner, Sally, of Otisfield, Scott Hopkins, of Portland, Sam Hopkins, and his wife, Darlene, of Westbrook; grandchildren, Jaymis , Brittney, Dru, Megan, James, Katie, Airyn, Caitlin, Nicholas, Harris, Rachel, Wesley, Alexander, Eric, Chandler, Joshua, Samantha; great grandchildren, Haileigh, Alexander, Davian, Luna, Raife, Malcome, Freya, Shaelynn, Zaiden, Anthony; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2023 10:00 am to 12:00pm at Dolby, Blais, Segee Funeral Home 434 River Road, Windham with a funeral service starting at 12:00pm followed by a burial at Brooklawn Cemetery, 2002 Congress Street, Portland.