Barbara-Kenneally-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. - Merrimack

Barbara J. Kenneally

Dec 9, 1963 - Jul 29, 2025

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I'm so sorry for your loss!

My deepest condolence to you Sam and your family . I miss all my big brother texts already. She will be missed for sure .

Samantha, Ben, and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re in my prayers and thoughts ❤

Sending our heartfelt and sincere condolences from everyone at BG. We just loved Barb. We are sorry for your great loss.

Barbie and I were close as kids, and even though we hadn’t spoken in many years, I’ve always cherished those early memories. One that stands out is when her family came down to the Cape—she was just a baby, and we didn’t have a crib, so we gently tucked her into a dresser drawer to sleep. It was such a simple, loving moment that’s stayed with me all these years. Her unexpected passing is heartbreaking, and I send love and comfort to everyone who knew and loved her.

Barbara, you were a kindred spirit from the moment we met at BG.
It felt like we’d known each other our whole lives—like we grew up together.
You made the hard days lighter and the good days even better.

We shared belly laughs, inside jokes, quiet tears, and moments I’ll carry with me forever.
You had a way of making people feel seen, valued, and totally at ease—often with just a look or a perfectly timed one-liner.

I’ll miss you, my friend.
I’ll miss...

We miss you so much

Obituary

Barbara's Obituary

Barbara J. Kenneally, 61, of Greenville, NH and formerly of Amherst, NH, passed away on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 at Monadnock Hospital in Peterborough, NH.

Born in Cambridge, MA on December 9th, 1963, Barbara was one of four children to the late Albert and Irene (Barton) Dutton. For over 20 years, Barbara worked at Bishop Guertin High School as a baker in the cafeteria. In her free time, she enjoyed watching General Hospital and Big Brother. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She was pre-deceased by her husband, Jeremiah J. Kenneally, III on April 6th, 2016.

Barbara will be forever loved and remembered by her four children, Justin Dutton, Robert Kenneally and his wife Marlena, Ronald Dutton and Samantha and her husband Benjamin Suppa; nine grandchildren, Jake, Carley, Sammy, Kayden, Colton, Caris, Barrett, Gabe and Hunter. Barb had three siblings, Deborah and her husband Joe Lavin, Carol Linehan and Daniel Dutton and his wife Kay along with many nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation hours will be held at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack NH on Monday, August 11th, 2025 from 4 – 6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara’s memory can be made to the COPD Foundation, PO Box 160112 Miami, FL 33116-0112 or online at https://www.copdfoundation.org/Ways-to-Give/Donate/Donate-Now.aspx

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