Obituary of Paul Kenworthy

PAUL W. KENWORTHY SR., 96, of HOWELL, died Sunday, May 11, at his residence. Mr. Kenworthy was born in Kearny and had lived in Oceanport and Colts Neck before moving to Howell 30 years ago. Mr. Kenworthy was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II in Central Europe as a staff sergeant for the 117th Calvary. He was a lifelong member of the Essex Troop of West Orange, as well as a member of the Monmouth County Steeple Chase Association. He also served on the Farmer Advisory Committee for Howell Township. Paul was an owner and trainer of thoroughbred horses, retiring 35 years ago. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Marie L. Kenworthy; a son and his companion, Paul W. Kenworthy Jr. and Maria Hinchcliff of Howell; two daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Stanley Baiga of Howell, and Beverly and Eugene Ketcham of Bluffton, S.C.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday until his funeral service at 8:30 p.m. at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township. Interment will be Thursday in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny, leaving from the funeral home at 10 a.m. At the request of the family, kindly omit flowers. For directions, information, or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.