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Kenneth C. "Ken" Barnett Sr.

1931 - 2018

Kenneth C. "Ken" Barnett Sr. obituary, 1931-2018, Exton, Formerly Of Wayne

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

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Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Kenneth Barnett Obituary

Kenneth C. “Ken” Barnett, Sr., of Exton, PA and formerly of Wayne, PA passed away on March 22, 2018. Born in New York, NY in 1931, he was the son of the late Julian “Jay” Lester and Phyllis (nee McKay) Barnett. Ken was the beloved husband of the late Martha Bell (nee White) Barnett; loving father of Debra Arnold (the late Franklin), Gail O’Neill (Sean), Martha Stephens (Scott), and Ken, Jr. (Heather Cooke); devoted grandfather of Melinda, Beth, William, Emily, Leah, Mattie, Trevor, Charlie, Jake, and Sam; also survived by his twin brother, Theodore Arnold “Ted” Barnett (Ruth) and 7 great-grandchildren. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Willow Tree Hospice, 616 E. Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348, would be appreciated. Arr. by The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000. Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily Local News from Mar. 23 to Mar. 25, 2018.

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Carole holliday

March 27, 2018

Emily, Gail and family! Thinking of you at this time! I didn't know him but I wish that I had reading what a unique and charismatic person that he was when remembered by your friends! Peace!

Denise Schmidt

March 26, 2018

My deepest sympathy to everyone. He was a good man, and quite a character.

Cynthia Hall

March 26, 2018

Growing up in Glenhardie Farms, I spent many happy hours with my best friend Debbie at the Barnett house. In my childhood I called Ken "Mr. Barnett", and I always remember his cheerful "Hello, CYN-thia" that he would great me with.

In adulthood I called him Ken, and really got to know his personality and infectious sense of humor in the hours he spent with my father John, playing golf, and enjoying the "19th Hole" after a round on the course. One time he went to Hilton Head with my father, my close friend Steve and me for a week of golfing. I don't think I ever enjoyed the game more than on that vacation. Ken's upbeat personality made even the most grueling round fun. His friendship with my father was unique, as he consistently teased my Dad in the most fun way, and got him to lighten up and relax when he would get on his high horse about something. I learned a lot from Ken, about how to interact with people and bring out the best in them. It was an honor to have him speak at my Dad's memorial service in 2007. He was my Dad's best friend, and buddy.

Debbie, Gail, Ken Jr., and Marfy I hope you know what a positive influence your Dad had on all who knew him. He truly spread joy wherever he went. I'm sorry I didn't get to see him again before his passing, but I will forever remember him in the warmest part of my heart.

Sincerely,
Cyndy Hall

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