Kevin Barker

Kevin Barker, 56, formerly of Bradford, passed away January 7, 2025 at the Kaplan House in Danvers after a brief illness. He was born in Haverhill on Nov. 12, 1968, son of Robert D. Barker and the late Cheryl (Murphy) Barker. Kevin enjoyed spending his time with family and his friends from his group home in Boxford after his busy work program during the week. He enjoyed thrift shopping, as well as his favorite antique stores. He enjoyed going out to eat, especially for pizza. Kevin collected & admired all types of jewelry that sparkled. Kevin was well liked & respected by all who he came in contact with. Besides his father Robert of Bradford, Kevin is survived by his sisters Stacey Upson and her husband Paul of Barrington, NH and Terri Lucas and her husband John of Rochester, NH; his auntie Patty and her husband Tom Flanagan of Haverhill. Kevin was predeceased by his nephew Joshua Frazier, and his father's fiancée Lisa M. Carter. At the family's request, private graveside services will be held in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Bradford – Haverhill. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/) To share a memory or for more information, please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kevin, please visit our floral store.