Mary Kennedy

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mary Florence Kennedy (O’Hagan) at Hotel-Dieu St. Joseph Hospital on March 11th, 2020.

Born in Grand Falls, NB on December 25th, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Eva (Morrissey) O’Hagan. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years, Ronald Kennedy. Mary leaves behind her sons Larry (Brenda), Randy (Katrena), Carter (Karen) and Allison (Rhonda) Kennedy; her grandchildren Andrew (Lori), Matt, Nicole (Kirk), Jill (Lachlan), Kelan (Billie Jo), Zoe (Ian), Brad (Jordon), Carson (Samantha), Hilary (Kevin), Bryan and Sean (Rowan) and 11 great-grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her siblings Harold O’Hagan, Avis Van Slack, Stella Toner, June Moodie, Darrell O’Hagan and Roland O’Hagan.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also predeceased by her grandson, Jeran Kennedy and siblings Hayden, Robert, James, Bertha O’Hagan and Caroline Ricard.

After graduating from high school, Mary went on to become a school teacher. She taught at schools in Lake Edward and Dover Hill. After moving to Bairdsville on the family farm, Mary worked very hard at raising her sons as well as caring for her in-laws and Aunt Etta. Mary and Ronald were always known for their hard work ethic and passed this value on to their sons and grandchildren. Throughout her life, Mary was a long-time member of the CWL and the Women’s Institute of Bairdsville.

In their later years, Ronald and Mary took on the art of quilting together. Mary was also an amazing knitter. Her grandchildren have fond memories of picking out a pair of knitted socks every Christmas and they each have a handmade quilt made with love by their grandparents.

Mary and Ronald loved to get together with their family at the log cabin in Beaconsfield every Thanksgiving where Mary would provide a full turkey dinner without any electricity. One of their favourite activities was attending Auction 45 card games at different community halls throughout Victoria County. Mary continued to play cards up until her final days at the Victoria Villa.

The Kennedy family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Victoria Villa for Mary’s excellent care in her last year of life.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2 pm from St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church. Father Gilbert Doddatto celebrated, assisted by Father Curtis Sappier. Interment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date.

Music for the service was by Carol Andersen. The eulogy was given by Mary's granddaughter, Nicole McCarthy.

Pallbearers were Kelan Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy, Brad Kennedy, Andrew Kennedy, Ian Golder, Luke Curran, Lachlan McIntosh, Kevin Welsh, and Kirk McCarthy.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover, NB.