Springwater: Kenneth G Barber (formerly Dwayne Charles Rose), formerly of Honeoye Falls, Tuesday April 23, 2013, at home at age 90. He was predeceased by his parents Genevieve Timmerman Rose and Charles Wilbur Rose, and step-father Gratten Barber, a brother Robert (Nelle) Rose and three sisters Carol (William) Burch, Sylvia (James) Wilson, and Jeanne (John) Churchfield.
Ken was also predeceased by his wife June Beeman Barber, the mother of their children, in 1984.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Eleanor Clark Barber, three sons, Craig (Kate) Barber, Geoffrey (Bonnie) Barber, Keith (Virginia) Barber, and daughter, Robin (Greg) Briggs, and three step-children, Gene (Beverly) Clark, David Clark and Linda (John) Schaefer; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews and six great grandchildren.
Ken was born in Bath, New York, on May 19, 1922, attended Bath schools and graduated from Haverling Highschool at age 17. Along with a few other graduates in his class he joined the army. His World War II tour in Europe included Normandy Beach and pivotal armed combat under the command of General George S. Patton. He continued his employment with the Army as a civilian, using his training and experience in the field of armor until his retirement at age 65.
Ken leaves many friends and relatives who will long remember his wonderful personality and loving manner.
He has requested that no formal service be held. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. A luncheon is planned for later this spring in his honor.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to LollyPop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. All arrangements have been personally attended to by Kevin W. Dougherty of Livonia, New York. To send a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My name is Julia Kilts. Ken was a close family friend of my parents and I grew up knowing him as Uncle Ken and his wife as my Aunt Ellie. We lost touch and I had this pressing feeling this week to get in touch with them. The phone number I had was disconnected and my emails got sent back. I turned to google, and just found out last night that Uncle Ken had passed. I don’t know who can see this comment, but I desperately want to get in touch with my Aunt Ellie. Anyone who can help me, my email is jlkilts24@yahoo.com. I am completely heartbroken and haven’t been able to stop crying. He was one of the kindest men I’ve ever known and I’m consumed with guilt for not getting in touch sooner.