Obituaries AFDSNY’s, North Greece’s Kenneth B. Preston

It is with heavy hearts that the Board of Directors of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of NY(AFDSNY) must announce that our immediate pastPresident Kenneth B. Preston passed away on June 7, 2023, at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna Carter Preston; his children, Tammy (Jeffrey) Branagan and Todd (Jane Ellen) Preston; his grandchildren, Lauren and Alan Branagan and Natalie, Jack and Luke Preston; his brother, Eugene Preston; his brother-in-law, William (Donna) Carter; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Kenneth was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Adrianne Preston and by his brother, Edward Preston. Ken had retired from Eastman Kodak where he was a Department Manager. He was past-President of the North Greece Fire Department with over 60 years of active service in the departme nt. He was also past-President of the Monroe County Fire District Officers Association; pastPresident of the North Greece Exempts; and a North Greece Fire Department Commissioner for 32 years. He will be greatly missed by his family, his North Greece Fire Department family, his many friends and our association. Ken served as President of our association, but also as 1st and 2nd Vice President, and as a Director. He chaired and served on numerous AFDSNYcommittees. Ken was a dedicated and hard-working contributor to every volunteer organization that he participated in. We miss those efforts and contributions, but more importantly, we miss his fellowship, friendship and the kindness and caring he brought to all he worked with. Ken was a unifying force in our organization. Ken’s family has noted that donations can be made to the North Greece Fire Department, 1766 Latta Road, Rochester, NY14612 in Ken's honor. - Fire News photo provided