JESSE D. KENNETT, 49 of Perham Road, died in an explosion while working at Black Magic Industries in Colebrook on May 14, 2010. Born in Lancaster, NH on June 21, 1960 one of ten children, to Bernard Kennett and the late Corinne (Rich) Kennett. He was a lifelong resident of the Groveton, Stratford and West Stewartstown areas. He was a member of the North Country ATV Club in Stratford and enjoyed 4-wheeling. Some of his favorite things to do were; cruisin'; camping; spending time in the woods; and visiting with family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife of thirty years Bethany "Bambi" (Maguire) Kennett of Stratford; daughter Jamie Boire and husband Ryan of West Stewartstown; his father Bernard Kennett of Lancaster; sister Jody Sweatt and husband Stewart of Rochester, NH; eight brothers John Kennett and wife Doris and James Kennett all of Florida; Jeff Kennett and wife Lee of Loudon, NH; Jerry Kennett and wife Martha of Brunswick, VT; Joel Kennett of Groveton; Jay Kennett of Alaska; Jules Kennett and wife Barbara of Colebrook; and Joseph "Roach" Kennett and wife Min of Groveton; Many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Jesse was predeceased by his mother Corinne on June 6, 1996. Memorial calling hours will be held on Friday, May 21 from 5-8 pm at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Aaron Cox of the Groveton United Methodist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made in Jesse's name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; New Hampshire Branch; 175 Ammon Dr. Suite 201; Manchester, NH 03103.