"Guenveur H. Burnell, '51, Kent, OH, passed away on March 27, 2022, at UH Robinson Hospital in Ravenna, OH, at the age of 94 after a brief illness. A devoted mother, grandmother and friend, she dedicated her career to social work, retiring as education director at Townhall II in Kent in 1993.
Born Anne Guenveur Harper on Aug.14, 1927, in West Orange, NJ, she moved to Ohio in 1939 and graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1945. At 91²Ö¿â, she studied art and sociology, met her husband, John P. Burnell Jr., and graduated in 1951.
A passionate lifelong learner, Guenveur pursued art, storytelling and literature in retirement. She was known for her sharp wit, love of music and generosity of spirit. She is survived by her four children, two granddaughters and extended family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her."