Kenneth D. Warnock

Ken to his friends, still Kenny to his brothers and sister, left us suddenly on March 2, 2025. Born in Summit, NJ February 13, 1970, to Kenneth and Constance (Curtis) Warnock, the family returned to their Massachusetts roots when Ken was 9, making their home in Lynnfield. Ken was a 1988 graduate of Lynnfield High School, continuing his education at Cornell University where he studied Mechanical Engineering, and Northeastern University where he earned a Master's in Business Administration.
His engineering career began at Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering where he rose to the level of Vice President by the time he was 31. A career move to Medtronic provided new challenges as well as the opportunity to establish global Centers of Excellence in the life-saving field of medical catheters and other medical instruments. It also gave him a setting in which to mentor other engineers in a variety of medical equipment fields, a trait which also defined his parenting style as his children's interests evolved.
Ken held over twenty-five U.S. patents related to medical devices and manufacturing processes, but none matched the satisfaction he derived from being the father to his three children, Max, Ella, and Sam. Whether it was judging Max and his fellow students in Formula Electric and Hybrid Competitions at the New Hampshire Speedway, or supporting Ella in robotics competitions or nurturing Sam's love of baseball and golf, Ken was a hands-on participant in their interests and education- he served two terms on the Manchester Essex Regional School District Committee. He shared with his children his own love for the North Shore of Massachusetts, where he spent many summers with his grandparents in Gloucester and Rockport, and it's no surprise they are as comfortable on the water as they are on land. It is hard to imagine a type of vessel that was not tried by the Warnock family. All the while keeping a continuous supply of lobsters for friends and family.
In addition to his children, Ken is survived by his wife and partner in parenting Lynn (Smith), his siblings Russell Warnock (Ruth), Rosemary Weissman (Richard) and William Warnock (Laurie) and his nieces and nephews Scott, Bonnie, Kyle, Connor, Charlene, Catherine, Victoria, Katie, Jacob, Lukas and Finnian, and his little great nieces Grace and Emma. His warmth, creativity and infectious smile will be long remembered by those who knew him, and like the countless people for whom his work meant more time with their own loved ones, we are grateful to have shared his life.
A celebration of Ken's life will be held at a later date. If you would like to honor his memory, consider doing something kind for your community. Volunteer at an organization or help your neighbor with a backyard project. Ken's life was spent filling other people's lives with joy, so continue that mission in his honor.