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Amos Doc Kentfield

  • March 27, 1931 - June 14, 2012
  • Ellington, Connecticut
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“Kathy our sympathy to you and the boys and their families. We really didn't get to know Amos but each time we saw him he always had a big smile on...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Evelyn and Wayne Reiske - Vernon, CT

“I am so sorry for your loss. Amos holds a dear place in my heart and played a big role in the development of my faith. May he rest in peace. Love...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Heather Robertson Thorn - Raynham, MA

“Semper Fidelis, Doc. Put in a good word for me with the Man. I know He'll listen to you. Mac ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: R. H. McDonald - CT

“To the entire Kentfield family- A final testament to a mans' life is the legacy he leaves; along with Mom, Amos raised 3 great sons, which I have had...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Harold Israel - Bloomfield, CT

“Kathy, so very sorry to hear of Amos's passing. When I worked with you at The Savings Bank of Rockville many years ago I can remember Amos coming...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Jody Spielman - Ellington, CT

“Kathy, So sorry to read of Amos's passing. God will help you through it. Annie ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Annie Ferry Quish Torrance - CT

“I always picture Mr. Kentfield with that beautiful smile and a witty little joke or saying. He always wanted to talk to us and know how we were...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Marie Guidotti Nolan - Lakeville, MA


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Amos "Doc" Kentfield, 81, of Ellington, beloved husband of fifty-seven years to Katherine (Polansky) Kentfield, went home to his Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Amos was born on March 27, 1931, in Gouverneur, NY. He was the youngest child of John and Ada Kentfield. Upon graduating from Gouverneur High School, Amos enlisted in the Navy and served as a medical corpsman during the Korean Conflict, earning his nickname of "Doc". After being discharged from the Navy he graduated from Paul Smith's College. Amos then moved to Connecticut where met his beloved wife, Kathy, on a blind date and they were married on June 11, 1955. They moved to Rockville and raised their family of three sons, of whom Amos was especially proud. After retiring from a long career in sales, Amos and Kathy split their time between their homes in Rockville and Ocala, Florida, and moved to Ellington in 2005. Amos was a life member of VFW Post 2083. He was a longtime member of Rockville United Methodist Church, where he served his Lord in many capacities including lay speaker and choir member. Amos drew his strength from his faith, family and fellowship. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, John and Kathie Kentfield of Rockville, Brian and Kim Kentfield of Vernon, and daughter-in-law Jill Kentfield of Ellington. He also leaves his grandson Matthew Kentfield and his wife Amanda and their son Brady, all of Concord, NC; his granddaughter Kori Kentfield Durham and her husband Tycen of Indianapolis, IN; his grandson Jonathan Kentfield of Rockville; and his grandson Kyle Marquis of Ellington. He will be missed by his extended family. Amos was predeceased by his cherished son, Mark and his sisters, Ethel Sweet and Doris Lau. Services will be held at the Rockville United Methodist Church, 142 Grove Street, Rockville, on Saturday, June 23, 2012. His family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Internment with military honors will follow in Ellington Center Cemetery. Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rockville United Methodist Church. As Amos often said, "When the good Lord says 'Come forth', you don't go fifth."