Dennis W. Burnett

Dennis William Burnett of Milton, Delaware and formerly of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on January 25, 2020 at his home.  He was 62 years old.

Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late Robert B. Burnett and the late Mary McDonaugh Burnett.

Dennis was the beloved father of 3 sons, Dennis W. Burnett Jr., Brooks Burnett (Erika) and Chester Burnett; 2 brothers, Robert B. Burnett, James B. Burnett (Susan) and one granddaughter, Elva  Also survived by 2 nieces and many close friends.

Den was a 1975 graduate of Kennett High School, an active member in the Sussex County Dart League, coached Piedmont youth baseball for 10 years in Hockessin, Delaware and umpired at countless sporting events.

Dennis retired from Chrysler Corporation in 2008 after 32 years of faithful service.  Following retirement, he was owner and operator of Lawn’s by Den.

A visitation will be from 9:00AM until 11:00AM with a funeral service at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the LONGWOOD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION of MATTHEW GENEREUX, INC., 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. 

Burial will follow the funeral service in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dennis' memory to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, www.sprc.org  

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