Kevin S Hadley, 70, passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) on July 31, 2026 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH. 

Kevin was born July 7, 1956 in Bellows Falls, VT to Ken and Janice (Blake) Hadley. At age 10, after his father died from ALS, the family moved to North Springfield, VT. 

Kevin loved sports, especially playing baseball from Little League in North Springfield through high school. He was a stand out on both the Cosmos baseball and football teams. More importantly was his enthusiasm for the games and his unwavering loyalty to his teammates. He graduated in 1974 from Springfield High School. 

Kevin was an avid Red Sox fan from the time he was a young boy watching the game on TV with his gramp. He was also a big fan of John Wayne; easily reciting lines from all his movies. 

Kevin worked at Green Mountain Cabins in Chester, VT for a few years before he and his friend, the late John Hall, purchased an old fixer-upper Chevy van. They headed west in 1979, visiting National Parks. 

He attended Vermont Technical College and received his Mechanical Engineering degree in 1984. Soon after he was recruited by AT&T/Bell Labs in North Andover, MA where his career morphed into micro electronic sales. This work sent him around the US and overseas. He retired at the age of 59 from a Global Tech Company that manufactured optical communication components. 

In 1980 Kevin married Nancy Hadley from Springfield, VT. They both shared a passion for travel while focusing on their careers. In 1992 they welcomed the birth of their son, Kenny. Over the years they resided in Exeter and Newfields, NH. They enjoyed traveling, boating, beach and family gatherings. Tragedy struck in 2017 when their son Kenny succumbed to ALS. 

A year later, Kevin and Nancy moved to Beaufort, SC where they resided for six years. However, they missed the four seasons and their families. They returned to New England, settling in Keene, NH in 2024. Soon thereafter, Kevin was diagnosed with ALS. He was fortunate to be part of a study & research group that offers a treatment to slow the progression of this dreadful, debilitating disease. He received a monthly injection at DHMC under the care of neurologist, Dr. Elijah Stommel. 

He leaves behind his wife Nancy after 45 years, Kenny (predeceased), sister Marcia Fontaine, niece Morgan Fontaine and brother Colin (Joanne) and many cousins, extended family and friends. 

Nancy would like to thank the incredible and compassionate care he received from the staff at Cheshire Medical. Including, Dr. El Chami. 

A celebration of his life will be held August 23rd from 12pm to 5pm at Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the DHMC ALS Research Center or the ALS.orgAssociation.

 Arrangements are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home, Chapel, and Crematories. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com