Eugene Kenneth Ketchen July 2, 1945 - May 15, 2026

Eugene Kenneth Ketchen, 80, of Oakland, Maine passed on May 15, 2026, of declining health at Gray Birch LTC in Augusta, Maine.

Eugene was born July 2, 1945, in Unity, Maine to Kenneth and Blanche (Mcdonald) Ketchen. He graduated from Williams High School. After school, he went to work with Maine Central Railroad as a Carman for 14 years. He worked for the State for a few years plowing snow before going to work at Bath Iron Works as a welder for 20 years before retiring.

As an adventurous outdoorsman, he was a member of the Maine Appalachian Mountain Club, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and the Mount Washington Observatory of New Hampshire. He also enjoyed taking his fourwheeler on trails all over Maine. His love of music took him to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut to see shows, especially Chubby Checker. He supported local sports teams, most frequently he could be found at Colby College cheering on the hockey teams. A lobster dinner down in Boothbay Harbor was his favorite meal.

Eugene was predeceased by his brother John, father Kenneth, and mother Blanche. He is survived by his daughter Amanda (Stephen) Farnett and granddaughter Meredith of Hampton, Virginia, his son Jonathan Ketchen of Clinton, Maine, and his brothers David (Myra) Ketchen of Oakland, Maine and Robert (Barbara) Ketchen of Mesa, Arizona.

Services and Burial at a date yet to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to the Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Chapter in memory of Eugene Ketchen.

A special thank you to the staff at Gray Birch LTC Pines Unit for taking excellent care of Eugene during his final days.