John R. Kerr's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2026 in Plainfield, Connecticut

John R. Kerr

July 19, 1953 - January 24, 2026 (72 years old)

Plainfield, Connecticut

John R. Kerr's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2026 in Plainfield, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home

Share

John R. Kerr

July 19, 1953 - January 24, 2026 (72 years old)

Plainfield, Connecticut

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

John R. Kerr Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John R. Kerr (Plainfield, Connecticut), who passed away at the age of 72, on January 24, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John R. Kerr to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James R. Kerr and Evelyn M. Kerr (Merton). He is survived by: his significant other Catherine A. Kerr (Avitabile); his daughters, Melissa A. Robert (David Sapp) of Plainfield and Kristin M. Scaplen (Barry H. Scaplen Jr.) of Plainfield; his grandchildren, James C. Robert, Ashley E. Robert, Kaleb M. Scaplen and Kaia C. Scaplen; and his siblings, Scott J. Kerr of Wantage, NJ, David F. Kerr of Cotuit, MA, Christopher A Kerr of Branchville, NJ, Mary D. Margarum of Port St, Sally E. Wall of Vernon, NJ, Jaime E. Kerr of Vernon, NJ and Nina A. Kerr of Sparta, NJ. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, his lifelong friends and their children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of John R. Kerr.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer John R. Kerr’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Thu

Feb 05

Visitation

Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home
595 Norwich Rd, Plainfield, CT 06374

Fri

Feb 06

Mass of Christian Burial

St John Church
10 Railroad Ave, Plainfield, CT 06374

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize John R. Kerr and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original