Passed away after a short battle with cancer at the Health Sciences Centre on April 3, 2009 at the age of 78, predeceased by his wife Helene in May 2008. Kenneth was an internationally recognized research scientist, a potato breeder and was a member and provided leadership on many provincial, national and international committees. His devotion to and enthusiasm for his work has earned him the respect of friends and colleagues the world over. He leaves his family: sons Michael (Diana) and Andrew (Nancy) and daughters Valerie (Harold) and Oonagh (Michael), his five grandchildren Meghan, Evan, Nicholas, Matthew and Colin and his twin brother Bruce. All are welcome to join a celebration of Kenneth’s life at the MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mt. Scio Road on Monday April 6 between 4 and 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MUN Botanical Garden or Daffodil Place. The family wishes to thank Dr. Drover and the staff of 5 South B of the Health Sciences Centre for their kindness and care of Kenneth. To sign the online memorial guest book, please visit www.barretts.ca.