Kenneth R. Waite

Kenneth R. Waite, age 84, of Morrisville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.  Born in Altadena, CA, Mr. Waite lived in Bristol Township before moving to Morrisville 56 years ago.

Prior to his retirement in 1994, he was employed as a steam fitter with Local #9 Pipefitters Union for 33 years.  Mr. Waite enjoyed camping, and was a member of the Holiday Ramblers Camping Group.  His interests included wood carving and reading.  He especially loved his many trips to Disney World.  Ken found great joy in spending time with his large family.

Son of the late Everett Milton and Ara Patricia (Ryan) Waite, and father of the late David Mark Waite, he is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Gladys M. (Buck) Waite, 3 sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Joy Waite of Levittown, PA, Steven and Sheryll Waite of Morrisville, and Andrew and Donna Waite of Hillsborough, NJ, 4 daughters and sons-in-law Cynthia and Michael Macikanycz of Morrisville, Tracy and Joseph Duke of Langhorne, PA, Michele and Andrew Hines of Levittown, and Vicki and Dale Burkhart of Levittown, a brother James Jenter of Browns Mills, NJ, 2 sisters Ara Fleck of Smithville, TX and Michele Scott of Browns Mills, NJ, 20 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at 11 AM on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel, 41 W. Trenton Ave., Morrisville, PA.  The Reverend Shannon Waite-Hendricks will officiate.  His interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, PA.

Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM, and on Wednesday morning from 10-11 AM at the funeral chapel.