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Kenneth Barnes Obituary
Kenneth L. Barnes, 78, a resident of Hartford for over 50 years passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at his home. He was born in Jamaica, W.I., son of the late St. Ledger Barnes and Ethlin Martin. He was a graduate of Kingston Technical School where he studied engineering, worked with Millers Brothers and Alcan in Jamaica and migrated to the United States in the 1960's. He worked for Colt Firearms and then H.O. Penn (Caterpillar) for 37 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Church of God in West Hartford, the West Indian Social Club and the Masons Excelsior Lodge #3. Kenneth also affectionately known to many, as Brother Ken was a generous and selfless man, he always put others' needs before his and always kept his friends and family in his prayers. He will always be remembered for his listening skills, sage advice and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his sons Warren "Bobby" Barnes of Hartford and Christopher Barnes of Hartford; his daughters Sharon Barnes and her husband Carlton of Queens, NY and Kordel Moore and her husband Steve of Kingsland, GA; his brothers Eric, Everton, Hepburn and Lloyd Barnes; his sisters Ophrine Madden, Angela Cummings, Iris Stewart and Olive Simmonds; his daughter-in-law Lynette Barnes; and eleven loving grandchildren. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his son Mario Barnes and Colin Barnes; and his sisters Lila Barnes Marshall and Vidalin Barnes. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 18, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave, Windsor, CT. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 19, with an hour of visitation between 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a service beginning at 11 a.m. at the First Cathedral, 1151 Blue Hills Ave Bloomfield, CT, with a burial to conclude at Mt. View Cemetery, Bloomfield. Kenneth's family would like to extend an invitation to join them immediately after the committal service for a repast which will be held at The West Indian Club, 3349 Main Street, Hartford, CT. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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Sonja Marshall
December 26, 2021
Missing you
Jonathan Mullings
March 13, 2019
Memories didnt leave like people do, its just like yesterday. My your soul rest in perfect peace my brother
Lurline Mullings
March 4, 2019
Brother ken although it's been four years we still think about you, we miss you.
Princess Bowen
March 17, 2015
My sincere condolence to Bro. Ken'family
Princess Bowen
March 17, 2015
Words cannot take away the pain and loss you are experiencing, but I can pray that God Will give you the strength to cope.
March 17, 2015
To the Branes & Simmonds family - on behalf of the Leckey family my heart felt symthaies in the passing of Ken.A gentle giant that walked amongst us and a standard bearer for many. 'We are on a journey, fellow pilgrims on the road; We are here to help each walk the mile and bear the load. I will hold the Christ-light for you in the night-time of your fears; I will hold my hand out to you, speak the peace you long to hear". Respectfully Dee Flowers
March 17, 2015
May loving memories of your love one help you to cope and may you find peace and comfort in knowing that God is near to all who call on his name, Psalm 145:18
Jonathan mullings
March 17, 2015
Condolence to brother Barnes family
Lurline Mullings
March 17, 2015
Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us they live on in the kindness they shared and the love they brought into our lives. Bro.Ken was a kind and loving person and one who loves to pray.my condolence to the family.
Beverly McKoy
March 16, 2015
To the Barnes and Simmonds family: My deepest sympathies. RIP COUS.
Min Bevon Malcolm
March 14, 2015
To The Family
Our condolences in the passing of Bro Barnes..Our prayers are with you in this time of bereavement.. May the God of love and comfort be with you all.
Candece perry
March 14, 2015
I am very sorry to hear this news. Mr. Barnes will always be on our hearts. He was such a kind and loving man! He will truly be missed. -Lowe Family
Patricia Coleman
March 12, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Barnes. I last saw him last Easter Sunday. He was such a good man. Lynette and the rest of the Barnes Family, He is now in Paradise.
He was all smiles at the baby shower
Julie Corrado
March 11, 2015
Mr. Barnes will be in my thoughts forever, always remembering his encouraging words and his contagious smile. His optimistic thoughts and the views he has on life. He will be tremendously missed by his friends and family, and always in our hearts.
Jenny Simons
March 11, 2015
To the family of Ken Barnes, we are so sorry to hear that brother Ken is no longer with us. We know that he was a God fearing man and is now resting in the arms of God. No need for you to shed tears of sorrow, only for the joy of knowing that he is with the Lord. His life is a testimony of a saint and we will all miss him dearly. May you all find comfort knowing that this was a life well lived and he will be truly missed by many. Ken, sleep on and take your rest, we loved you dearly but God loved you best. Until we meet again, may you soul rest in peace.
From Evadne Weir and family
March 11, 2015
You have our deepest sympathies. May the God of "Loyal Love" comfort the family during this time of sorrow. Psalms 119:76
March 10, 2015
We are sorry to hear of the loss of Ken and extend heartfelt condolences to family and friends. May your treasured memories warm your heart and give you peace during this difficult time.
Cynthia Jones-Watson
March 10, 2015
Christopher, Bobby, Cherry and Family,
There are no words to express how I'm feeling right now. I met Ken through my husband Elliott. If ever there was a man to enter into Heaven, Ken is truly that man. I have never heard him speak an evil word about anyone, even when they had treated him badly. Whenever he called the house he would always say "hi Elliott and how is Cynt". Going out to breakfast with him on a Saturday morning was always a nice day. We will miss him dearly but are at peace knowing that he's in a better place. No one can do him wrong anymore.
Jennifer Stephens
March 10, 2015
Bro. Ken,
Words can not describe how much you are missed
by my family and I. Your powerful prayers for others
will surely be missed. May your soul rest in peace.
Jennifer Stephens
Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.
March 10, 2015
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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