Ruth Beatrice (Swan) Kenney, age 98, died after a brief hospitalization and illness, on April 22, 2023. Ruth was born in Orange, Massachusetts in 1924, the daughter of Emil and Beatrice (Forster) Swan and graduated from Orange High School in 1942. She worked for the Town of Orange in the Treasurer's Office, before moving to Keene, NH in 1952 to work for the Markem Corporation.

In 1953 she married Ralph Kenney and after his retirement in 1975, they moved from Keene to York Beach, Maine, where they had vacationed for decades. After they built their new home on the Nubble, Ralph unfortunately passed away in 1976. Ruth then worked for local establishments (Harley Davidson Cycle World and York Harbor Reading Room) as the book-keeper. She also served as treasurer for the Union Congregational Church in York Beach for many years and briefly for the Flintlock Village Condo Association, in Wells.

She is survived by her son, Timothy and his wife Kerry, grandson Samuel and his wife Loralise LoDolce, and two beautiful great-grand-daughters, her step-daughter Charlotte Mann and husband Charlie, as well as many nieces and nephews and their wonderful families. She loved you all dearly, with a special wink to Janet Williams, for her loving care and support over the years.

At her request there will be no services, but planting tomatoes (her favorite crop to harvest), encouraged. Contributions in her name may be sent to the Union Congregational Church, P.O. Box 567, York Beach, Maine 03910, or donate on-line via the website. To leave online condolences please visit www.jspelkeyfuneralhome.com . Care for the Kenney family has been entrusted to the JS Pelkey & Son Funeral Home.