Margarett Kennard

South Chatham...

Heaven became more enriched with the passing of Margarett Martin Kennard early Wednesday

morning Oct. 3rd. PK (as she is known by her family and friends) was the wife of the late

Spencer P. Kennard, Jr. and a Chatham and South Chatham resident since 1968. PK is blessed

with 2 sons, 5 grandchildren and so far 10 great-grandchildren!

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 5th 1923, PK graduated from Miami University (Ohio) and has

a Music Master degree from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She also studied at Berkshire

Music Center (Tanglewood ) in Lenox, Ma. At Lenox she met Spencer (a life-long educator) and

they married in Provincetown in 1949. Together their careers took them from Lenox to Saint

James, Long Island, to Maui, Hawaii and then back east until they retired in Chatham. PK's

musical interests started with the flute, but her passion for English Handbells brought her

much recognition and fulfillment. Besides teaching music, other career accomplishments include

Librarian at Lenox Prep School, and head Librarian for the Lenox town Library.

PK served on the vestry of St. Christopher's Church and was a board member of their Gift and

Consignment Shop, served on the Chatham Housing Authority and the Chatham Arts Funding

Council, was a member of the Creative Arts Center, and was active with the Council on Aging

and Meals on Wheels programs.

PK painted furniture in a "folkart" style and worked with stained glass. She also loved golden

retrievers.

PK is survived by brothers Marshall Martin (Charleston, SC) and Ryder Martin (Chatham) and

their wives Shirley and Margaret; sons Marshall (Plymouth) and Spencer (S.Chatham) and their

wives Donna and Elizabeth; Grandchildren (and spouse) Scott (Kathi), Barry (Amy), Stephanie

(Mike), Spencer (Amy) and Thomas (Catherine); Great grands: Connor, Meaghan, William ...

Katherine, Caroline, Claire ... Cecelia, Evelyn ... Ava ... and Tommy.

PK's life was full of love and giving. We will cherish our memories of her forever.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to the Special Olympics.