Kenneth was born on 6th January 1931 to John Arthur Barnes and Emily Readett
in 19 Church Street, Great Harwood, Lancs, England. He was educated at St
Hubert’s Infant School, Great Harwood, Lancs, England; Junior School, RAF,
Halton, Bucks, England; St Hubert’s Elementary School, Great Harwood, Lancs,
England; Pro-Theological College, Brasted, Kent, England; Theological College,
Lichfield, Staffs, England; and Jaffrey, New Hampshire, USA.
He entered the Novitiate of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts in Cootehill
on 10th May 1959 and made his First Profession on 11th May 1960 in Sacred
Heart Chapel, Tanagh, Cootehill, Co Cavan. He studied at Our Lady Queen of
Peace, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, the USA from 1960-1966 and was Ordained on 19th
June 1966 in Immaculate Heart of Mary, Great Missenden, Bucks, England.
Appointments:
1966—1967 : St Aidan’s, East Acton – Ealing, London, England
1967—1969 : Pound Hill, Crawley, Sussex, England
1969—1986 : Sacred Hearts Convent, Epsom, Surrey, England
1986—2022 : Sacred Hearts Community, Ealing, London, England
Kenneth was predeceased by his brother John and sister-in-law Enid. Ken will be deeply missed by his brother Alan Keith, sister-in-law
Sheila and nephews Simon, Matthew and Andrew, wide circle of friends, and his
religious family.
We invite you to join us to celebrate the life of Father Kenneth Barnes
Funeral
Date: 11/02/2022Additional Info:
In line with current CV19 guidelines, mourners are requested to wear face masks and observe safe distancing policies. The church is regularly sanitized. Father Kenneth's funeral will be streamed live from the church at 10.00 on Friday 11th February. The stream can be accessed by clicking the invitation that will appear on this memorial site at least 48 hours ahead of the appointed time. If for any reason the stream is missed or interrupted, have no fear the funeral will be recorded simultaneously and can be accessed from the same invitation which will be available for at least 1 month.Additional Info:
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I was never fortunate to have known Kenneth. He has been in many family conversations and I was determined to find him although was hoping for happier news. He was the cousin of my Mum Cynthia and her siblings Valerie and Ian who grew up in Great Harwood. We even got the photo album out a few weeks ago. Sending my condolences to his family and friends.
A very kind man who always liked to chat with me about cooking. Sadly missed. RIP Fr Ken.
Nellie
Many, many hours of conversations, coffees and celebrations. You will be remembered with love, laughter and joy, just as you always made us feel. Rest in peace, Ken. Tito and Andrea xx
I recall my visit to Ealing in September and our chats together and how impressed I was by your interest in how the brothers you knew in the seminary and afterwards were doing and your patience and good humor in spite of being bedridden and in a lot of pain. May the Lord welcome you to the joy and tranquility of heaven. Columban SSCC
Fr. Ken, thank you for your warmth, kindness and love. You love of God was a lived experience in word and action. Rest in peace good man.
I say thank you, Barnesie baby — the times we worked as part of your “cooking crew” when the Sisters of the Love of God had a “day off” – Martin
Happy memories from Epsom. Rest in peace Ken
Rest-in peace, Kenneth. My memory if you is a kind hearted person
Very many happy memories of your years in Epsom, dear Kenneth; your kindness, caring and thoughtfulness will always be remembered by those of us who knew you in those days. May you rest in the peace you so deserve with our loving Lord and those who loved you on your earthly pilgrimage. Mary C. (Mary Brendan)
Visits to my uncle Ken since I can remember were a highlight of my visits to London. He is missed very much already.
Many Happy memories from Epsom. Rest in Peace. Ken
Thank you Ken for your kindness.
Had many a chat with him when I visited Eamon in Ealing..RIP Kenneth
Rest in Peace Ken. Thanks for all. Eamon, sscc
Many happy memories, Ken may you rest in peace and rise in glory!!