Kenneth "KC" Tracy, 58, formerly of Rutland, passed away Wednesday, March 4th 2009 after a long illness. KC is survived by his three children, Kenneth C. Tracy Jr. and his wife Edris, William M. Tracy and his wife Antoinette, Christine M. Anderson and her husband Todd; his former wife Linda (Tracy) Vuona all of Rutland; his mother, Emily (Plummer) Newton, of Oxford; a brother John Tracy of Kenosha Wisconsin, three sisters, Barbara St. Jean of Oxford, Beth Wilson of Worcester, Susan St. Jean and her husband Dennis of Augusta Maine; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Todd Jr., Emily, William, Cloe, Gianna, Brayden and Dakota; two brothers, Harold and William Tracy pre deceased him. Kenneth was born in Bangor, Maine, his father was the late Harold Tracy. He grew up in Bangor, lived many years in Worcester before moving to Rutland 5 year ago. KC worked more than 10 years as circulation manager for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. He enjoyed the outdoors; loved to Fish, hike and all things outdoors. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will be private. A period of calling hours will be held Friday, March 6th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Blaire House Long Term Care Facility, 116 Houghton St. 01604.