Kirkland L. Fain was born September 1, 1943 in Derby, CT, to the late William and Gertrude Fain. Kirkland passed / transitioned on May 12, 2022.
Named by his eldest sister, Kirkland was the first to graduate college (West Virginia State University) where he earned his baccalaureate degree, He earned a Master’s Degree from Southern CT College. He was a teacher in the New Haven and Hartford, CT school systems for 40 years.
He was predeceased by his siblings Tommy Lee Fain, Rev. Pearl Stanley and Sigbee Lewis.
He leaves to cherish his memory a sister, The Rev. Dorothy M. Kennedy; nieces: Patricia K. Solomon, Beverly K. Parler and D. Katherine Chambers; nephews: Brad Stanley, Brian Fain and Christopher Fain; special first cousin Barrett Jackson; as well as a host of other family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:00A.M. at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the West Virginia State University Foundation.
To: Dot, Pat, Brad and family
So sorry to hear of Kirks passing.
We had many good laughs together and I will always remember those times.
May He Rest In Peace. May God be with you all in your time of sorrow.🙏🏿
I am very saddened to learn of Kirkland’s passing. We attended WCSU in the early 1960s. I graduated in 1964 and Kirkland graduated in 1965. For many years we sent Christmas cards to each other. A few years ago, I was unable to get an address when one mailing was returned. He always spoke of growing up in Ansonia, CT. So I thought perhaps he had retired and moved back to Ansonia. At any rate, we were good friends in college and I am sorry about his passing. My prayers and condolences to his sister and other family members.
Cleovis Scott (WVSU, 1964)
Detroit, MI
Mr. Fain was my sixth grade teacher at John C Clark school in Hartford Connecticut. He symbolized strength, confidence and perseverance.. He definitely did not play games when it came learning and respect. He was a father figure someone we looked up to and were able model after for success. I remember him being a huge fan of science, and his words to this day still shine bright on my path to enlightenment .. My condolences to a Great Man and Teacher Mr Fain we love you and you will be missed..🙏🏿🥹
Mr Fain was a great man and to learning he did not play he was a great mentor and a great teacher my condolences are with the family R.IP You will be missed.