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Theodore Stanford Garnett VI, Beloved father, husband, son, brother and friend of many, in all walks of life, died on April 30th., 2026 at the age of 61 in Rosemont, PA He was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 25th., 1964 to Theodore S Garnett V and Mary (Polly) K Garnett. He was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield, PA and Delaware County Community College The majority of Theodore’s career was with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penndot); he retired in 2023 after 32 years. He was challenged and satisfied working with heavy equipment in service of keeping Delaware County roads and regional highways safe. He cared deeply about his crew members and loved working with the snowbox crew. During his twenties, Theodore served as a volunteer for Bryn Mawr Fire Company; this experience resulted in his lifelong respect and support for public safety organizations. He also volunteered with the Main Line Jaycees. He had many hobbies, including time spent riding bikes and taking beautiful photographs throughout his life, and later finding his favorite hobby, cars, especially any unique or hard to find cars. He attended hundreds of car shows with his family, and spent time at many car shops and dealerships, developing friendships with fellow car buffs, and instilling this love of cars in his children. Theodore never met a stranger, immediately engaging with anyone he met; everyone was Theodore’s friend. Many friends were made at Camp Greenbrier, through his work and Radnor Schools, and at the Rosemont Plaza. He loved animals, including all cats, even difficult ferile cats he adopted from outside as kittens. He especially loved the Maine Coon cats he raised with his family, including his newest baby, Leo. Theodore’s love for his family was evident, shown in times spent with them every day, doing regular home chores, errands, driving and watching movies. He was an enthusiastic supporter of his children’s activities and sports. He greatly enjoyed supporting their car restoration and car photography hobbies, and spending time with friends. He is survived by his wife, Janice Kyle (Swerdlow) Garnett, children, Ace and Theodore VII (Theo, Lucky), parents Theodore and Mary (Polly) Garnett, siblings Anne Garnett (Kevin Dougherty) and Maria Ward (Rett), nieces and nephews, Paige Dougherty Welsh (Jack), Courtney Dougherty (Nick Patel), Kevin Dougherty (Anna), Jane Ward, Everett Ward, and great nieces, Maddie and Camille Welsh. The celebration of Life for Theodore will be held Sunday, May 31 from 1 - 3:30 pm at The Saturday Club 117 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087. In memory of Theo, please don't wear dark colors.....only bright colors.....Hawaiian shirts or floral shirts. Memorial Contributions may be made in honor of Theodore’s memory to National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) https://donate.nami.org/give/197406?gad_source=1&#!/donation/checkout?utm_source=globalNav&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=DonationTracking&c_src=25ED or to the Camp Greenbrier Camper Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 585 Exmore, Virginia 23350.

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Theodore Stanford Garnett VI

September 25, 1964 - April 30, 2026