AMHERST, MA. Kenneth (Ken) Isabelle, 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 4, 2023. Ken was born January 1, 1952 to the late Evelyn (Smith) and Eugene Isabelle.

He graduated from Granby High School in 1970 and worked for many years for the Town of Amherst Public Works Division before retiring as a supervisor in 2013.

Ken leaves his wife of 50 years Karen (Jenks) Isabelle their three children, Laura Isabelle Skowronek and her husband Steve, Mindy Isabelle and her husband Lamar Newsome and his

son Mike Isabelle. Ken also leaves seven grandchildren, Brittini Benton, Jill, Stephanie, and Nicholas Skowronek, Courtney-Shea Newsome, Alexis and Travis Isabelle. Two Great Grandchildren; Kylee Benton and A.J. Bell; Siblings, Dianne Isabelle, Kathy Isabelle and husband Tony Rebaudo, Judy Rohan and husband Dave, Jeff Isabelle and wife Beth,

Mother-in-Law Barbara Jenks.  Beloved Brother-in-Law Ron Gnatek, Cousin, best friend and partner in crime Maurice (Moe) Maheu and his wife Lynne. Cousin, Chris Maheu and her husband Bill Brinegar, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, woodworking and just tinkering with little projects. He and his son Mike restored a 31 Ford Coupe and built a Ford Cobra. Ken also restored a 1943 Chriscraft boat and handcrafted three wooden canoes, the first with his granddaughter Shea. There was always something to keep him busy in the garage.

He would be working on his grandson Travis’ mini bike or on a gun or two with his other grandson Nick. He and his Great granddaughter, Kylee built a dollhouse and he worked on projects or repairs for his daughters Laura and Mindy or any friends Like Carole and Steve that needed his expertise. His granddaughters Brittini, Jill, Stephanie, and Alexis would always turn to him to assist in various projects or problems that only “Grampy” could help with.

While Ken enjoyed projects in his garage or backyard, he always considered the time he spent with his family was priceless and the greatest joy in his life!

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ken was predecessed by his sister Donna Isabelle Gnatek in 2002.

Calling hours will be at Douglass Funeral Home in Amherst on Saturday August 12, 2023 from 1-4 pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to:

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute @ www.whoi.edu or The Hospice at Fisher Home.

http://www.fisherhome.org

Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com