Shirley Kennedy

January 3, 2019

(nee Beaudoin) Entered peacefully into eternal rest with her family by her side on January 3, 2019 at 76 years of age. Beloved wife of Robert with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage. Dear mother of Patrick (Alison) Kennedy, Karen (Ross) Mitton, Anita Kennedy and Ken (Paulette) Kennedy. Daughter of the late Yvonne and Ronald Beaudoin. Treasured grandmother of Elisa (Trevor), J. Ross (Kristin), Samantha (Anthony), Katie (Ben), Sydney, Katlyn, Jessica (Severin), Thomas, William (Faith), Gavin and Steven. Great-grandmother of Shelby, Gabby, Brooklyn and Miranda. Sister of Doris (Joe) Kitka, Leonard (Olga) Beaudoin, Betty (Tony) Rosati and Jean (Mike) Sunderland. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Shirley was a registered nurse with Hotel-Dieu Hospital for her entire career and was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone. Cremation has taken place. Friends and family are invited to meet at St. Mary’s Parish (12048 County Road 34 in Maidstone) on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 after 10:30 a.m. followed by the funeral mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex entrusted with the arrangements. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com