DOVER - Kevin S. Barry of Dover, formerly of Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach, Fla., died in peace with his family by his side in Dover on June 7, 2023.
Kevin was born in Manchester on April 8, 1950. He was the son of Michael Barry Sr. and Miriam Barry of Dover.
He attended St. Mary's Academy, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and Dover High. He worked in various places in this area, including Velcro in Somersworth and Kingston-Warren Corporation in Newfields.
In recent years he lived in Titusville, Fla. He worked at Jimmie Vickers Jeep Store on Merritt Island.
He is predeceased by his wife, Silvia Chagnon Barry, and his sister Sheila Barry Robinson.
He is survived by his sister, Nora Oschman and her husband, Dr. James Oschman, of Dover, his brother, Michael Barry Jr. and his wife Gail of Strafford, and his son, Timothy Childs of Kittery Point, Maine, as well as many cousins and friends.
Kevin will always be remembered as a fun-loving, good-hearted person, kind and generous to everyone. He always loved his Irish roots and Catholic heritage. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him-to know Kevin was to love him.
Kevin's wish was for everyone to celebrate life. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private at his request. Donations may be made to your charity of choice.
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