OWLS HEAD — Kendall F. McLain, 67, died Jan. 23, 2013, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, following an extended illness.

Born in Rockland July 20, 1945, he was the son of Alpheus K. and Bernice A. Munro McLain. Kendall grew up in Thomaston, where he attended local schools and was a 1963 graduate of Thomaston High School. Prior to being drafted into the U.S. Army, he worked as a carpenter with his uncle, George McLain, and at Petroski's Filling Station, both in Thomaston. From 1965 to 1967, he served with the U.S. Army.

On July 23, 1966, he married Brenda M. Fogarty in Rockland. Following Kendall's honorable discharge from the military, the couple made their home in Thomaston. Since 1971, they have resided in Owls Head.

On Jan. 1, 2008, he retired as an operations clerk, after 40 years employment with Central Maine Power Company.

The consummate outdoorsman, he was happiest when hunting, or riding his four-wheeler. He particularly enjoyed spending time with friends and family at camp in Greenfield. Woodworking, building and repairing guns, and daily visits with his buddies at Torpaka's Gun Shop, were other favorite pastimes for Kendall. He was also an avid reader.

He was a long-time member of the American Legion in Waterville, and a life member of both the Rockland Lodge of Elks No. 1008 and Knox County Fish & Game Association. He was a proud member of the Eye of the Hawk Muzzle Loaders, Knox County Fish and Game Association and the National Rifle Association.

Other than his parents, Kendall was pre-deceased by his father-in-law, Robert H. Fogarty in 1982; a nephew, Douglas Mairs in 1971; and a cousin, Newell "Sonny" McLain in 2007. He is survived by his wife, Brenda, of 46 years; his son, Lance K. McLain of Owls Head; his daughter, Amy R. McLain and her companion, Matthew B. Nelson, of South Thomaston; his grandson, Andrew F. McLain of Owls Head; his sister, Paulette M. Thompson and her husband, Edgar, of Augusta; a special niece, Lisa B. Pinkham and her son, Kendall A. Pinkham, of Damariscotta; his mother-in-law, Helen Fogarty Wing; his sister-in-law, Marion I. Makie and her husband, Ronald, all of Owls Head; his brother-in-law, Robert C. Fogarty of Phoenix, Ariz.; as well as several uncles, aunts and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St. in Rockland, where a funeral service will be held the following day, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Inc., 51 U.S. Route One, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074, or to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330.

To share a memory or story with Kendall's family, visit his on-line Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.