Robert F. KENERSON

KENERSON, Robert F. July 1, 1938 - September 6, 2025

Long-time Winchester resident, Bob Kenerson, passed away on September 6, after prolonged health issues.

Bob was a 1956 graduate of Wellesley High School, where he was an exchange student to Switzerland and a piano accompanist for the choral groups. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1960 and pursued a career in psychiatry, graduating from Boston University School of Medicine, class of 1965, which included time at London's University College Hospital and University of Utah affiliated hospitals. While completing his medical education, Bob also served in the Massachusetts National Guard, in which he was a Captain MC and commander of the 293rd Medical Detachment, stationed in Quincy, MA, and offered support to Fall River and Holyoke locations. He was honorably discharged in 1972.

Bob joined the psychiatric residency program at Harvard University, and continued to be associated with Harvard Medical School for 40 years, teaching in their residency program. He also joined the faculty of the Psychoanalytic Institute of New England, where he trained candidates for over 27 years. He was in private practice for 53 years and was on staff at Winchester Hospital. In 2007, Bob was recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a Life Fellow, an award for life achievement and "a significant contribution to the field of psychiatry."

Bob dedicated much of his free time to support the schools he cared about, serving as a trustee of Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, NH, for 45 years, organizing development efforts and class reunions for the Park School in Brookline, MA, where he spent his middle school years, and heading up Dartmouth '60s class scholarship program for undergraduates.

Bob had a great sense of family and enjoyment for life. Married to Ruth Hauswirth of Gstaad, Switzerland in 1966, they raised their four kids in Winchester, spending time in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, enjoying the changing seasons of New England, hiking, skiing, and creating many memorable family times. He was an avid golfer and was known as "Doc" at the nineteenth hole bar at Winchester Country Club.

Bob was predeceased by his wife and grandson, Jake Jerman. He leaves his four children: Andrea Racek (Kevin) of Burlington, VT, Dan Kenerson (Lynn) of Sugar Hill, NH, Julie Kenerson (Eric Jerman) of Arlington, MA and Lisa Weber (Lawton) of Brandon, VT; as well as six grandchildren: Alex and Matisse Racek, Aquene, Dan and Jed Kenerson and Lukas Jerman.

Services will be held at the Winchester Unitarian Church, on September 13, at 10:00 am. A private graveside moment will be held in the Wildwood Cemetery, in Winchester. The family thanks Bob's many medical professionals and care givers at Lahey Medical Center, Waterstone at Wellesley Assisted Living, Pro and Friends, and Good Shepherd Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to the Winchester Music School, the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Lane Funeral Home

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