Coventry Family Mourns Loss of Father, Husband and Friend

COVENTRY, RI—The devastated friends and family of Keith Denton are remembering the husband, father and friend who loved to fix cars.

Denton, 39, died on Jan. 30 after he was pinned under a car he was working on outside a garage where he rented space with his brother.

Family members described Denton as a loving, hard-working man who had a penchant for fixing things. He worked as a mechanic at Bald Hill Dodge in Warwick for several years, according to his obituary.

He leaves behind a wife, two children, a brother and sister and many friends who shared his passion for cars, trucks, four-wheelers and motorcycles.

“He was a simple, fun loving man who loved his children, wife and autos,” the family said.

The family is asking for help to pay for Denton’s funeral services. A YouCaring page has been established to raise $5,000.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday at the Gorton-Menard Funeral Home and Crematory at 721 Washington St., Coventry.

“I hope everyone gets a chance to come say good-bye to a great son, brother, husband, uncle and friend,” said Denton’s mother, Kathy Denton Kilcrease. “Keithy I will miss you more then words can say. R.I.P.