Michael J. "Turtle" McKernan's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2024 in Westerly, Rhode Island

Michael J. "Turtle" McKernan

January 30, 2024

Westerly, Rhode Island

Michael J. "Turtle" McKernan's obituary , Passed away on January 30, 2024 in Westerly, Rhode Island

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gaffney - Dolan Funeral Home

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Michael J. "Turtle" McKernan

January 30, 2024

Westerly, Rhode Island

Michael J. McKernan Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael J. McKernan (Westerly, Rhode Island), who passed away on January 30, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Shirley M. McKernan, (Kenyon) and Joseph B. McKernan, Sr.; and his brother Joseph B. McKernan, Jr. of Pawcatuck. He is survived by: his siblings, Janis L. McKernan-Markoff of Blackstone, MA, Jeffrey B. McKernan (Donna) of Concord, NC, Jay B. McKernan (Gail) of Groton, CT, Jody L. Roby of Westerly, RI and Jill L. LaPiana (Fred) of Myrtle Beach, SC; his sister-in-law Irene McKernan of Pawcatuck; his friends, Stephen and Lisa Johnson of Exeter, RI; and his niece Holly McKernan (Michael). He is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews and 28 great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in Michael's memory to: Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society, 230 Pine Street, Manchester, CT 06040.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gaffney - Dolan Funeral Home



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Feb 08

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Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home
59 Spruce St, Westerly, RI 02891

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Feb 09

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St. Michael Church
60 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379

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