Walter L. Paynter

Walter L. Paynter, 91, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed at Jenner’s Pond in West Grove, PA on September 18, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Eleanor Spencer Paynter, a sister Myrna Fridy (Jere) also of West Grove, PA, and two sons, Lee Paynter (Joan Sacks) of Atglen, PA and Glenn Paynter (Susan) of Pittsford, NY. He is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Marian Paynter, and by one grandson, Eric Paynter.

Walt graduated from Kennett High School and Penn State University and was an electrical engineer for 38 years at Delmarva Power & Light.

The family expresses heartfelt thanks for the caring and skilled nursing he received from the Preston staff at Jenner’s Pond, and from Willow Tree Hospice.

Memorial donations may be given to the Jenner’s Pond Employee Scholarship Fund. Checks may be written to “Simpson Foundation” with “JPESF in memory of Walt Paynter” on the memo line. Please send checks to "The Simpson Foundation - 150 Monument Rd. Suite 202. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004"

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square, PA