Haverhill – Kenneth W. Barton, Jr., 51, passed away on January 6, 2016 at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley in Haverhill after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Haverhill, he was the son of Kenneth W. Barton, Sr. of Haverhill and the late Judith I. (Forisso) Barton. He attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a graduate of Whittier Tech, Class of 1982. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Gulf War. He was a jack of all trades and a talented mechanic. He was known as a great man who didn’t hesitate to help everyone he knew. He was as strong as an ox and as gentle as a lamb. He had a heart of gold. He lived life to the fullest and even with the highest hurdles in his path, jumped over them with all his might. He was a survivor and a fighter. He was a son, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle and a friend. Kenneth will be missed by all who knew him.Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Alicia A. Barton and her companion Brian Goutier his grandson, Murphy W. Barton of Haverhill his son, Austin J.W. Barton of Arkansas his sister, Kimberly A. Cunningham of Haverhill his father Kenneth W. Barton, Sr. of Haverhill a niece Kalyn Bonilla and her son Isaiah Bonilla of Haverhill and his companion, Maura Donovan of Haverhill. He was predeceased by his son, Corey Michael Barton.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, January 10th from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to Veterans North East Outreach, 65 Cedar Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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