Doug Kenny
Born: January 1, 1945
Died: February 24, 2018
Married:
Children: Dawn Stetz, Darlene Peryea, Winema Baker, Douglas Kenny
Doug Kenny was a musician, and the leader of band, The Persuaders.
Obituary from the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home
Douglas Kenny
Douglas Kenny, age 73, formerly of Saranac Lake and currently of Plattsburgh, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his home in Plattsburgh.
Born in Saranac Lake, New York on January 1, 1945, he was the son of Dennis and Margaret (Law) Kenny.
Doug was a lifelong musician who created and recorded his own music, mastered many instruments and was best known as a guitarist with a distinctive vocal style. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his devilish laugh and his endless passion for music. His music will continuously be reminisced by those who knew him.
He is survived by three daughters Dawn Stetz, Darlene Peryea and Winema Baker of Plattsburgh, one son Douglas Kenny, of Plattsburgh, two brothers Gary Kenny of Rochester and Dennis Kenny of Buffalo and one sister Theresa Meadows of Buffalo, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Dennis and Margaret (Law) Kenny.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. A memorial service will immediately follow at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in the spring.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise, November 21, 1968
$15,000 Bail Set for Local Man Charged With Marijuana Sale
Doug1as Kenny, 23, of 41 Prospect Ave., Saranac Lake is in Franklin County Jail on $l5,000 bail facing a charge of criminally selling a dangerous drug, marijuana, in the first degree which constitutes a felony.
Kenny's attorney, Wyngar Dugan of Saranac Lake, said today that "Kenny when he heard that the police were looking for him, voluntarily surrendered himself to the State Police through myself," and that the amount of marijuana allegedly sold is small.
He was then arrested at 8:30 p. m. Wednesday by State Trooper Paul Scapatici who with Trooper John Fountain is continuing the investigation.
Kenny was arraigned before acting Saranac Lake Police Justice Karl Greibsch and requested an examination. At the request of Assistant Franklin County District Attorney Joseph Duffy, Griebsch then set 7 p.m., Saturday for the preliminary hearing.
Dugan objected strenuously to the amount of bail calling it excessive and arguing that if his client had any intention of fleeing jurisdiction he would not have turned himself in.
However, today Duffy said "Bail is only to insure his appearance and I had information that led me to believe that it would have to be high to assure his appearance. You have to look at each case objectively."
Dugan said this morning that he was making an effort to secure money for the bail and also contemplating making a motion to have the amount of bail reduced.
As the matter stands now, two things could happen at the preliminary hearing: the charge could be dropped or Kenny could be ordered held for the grand jury which does not meet again until next spring.
In the latter case, the responsibility of raising, lowering or continuing bail would be with Franklin County Judge Ellsworth N. Lawrence.
Kenny, a graduate of Saranac Lake High School, was the leader of "The Persuaders," a rock and roll group that was popular with local young people several years ago. He is now with a new group which still uses The Persuaders name, and he gives guitar lessons…