1923
2015
Marilynn Joanne Kenneally Born April 6, 1923, Baltimore, Maryland Died June 30, 2015, San Diego, California SAN DIEGO -- Marilynn Joanne Kenneally age 92 died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30th, in San Diego. Marilynn was born to William Gaither Carpenter, a railroad conductor and Hilda Kathleen Rowe in Baltimore, Maryland on April 6, 1923. During World War II, she worked at the Boston Gear Works as a lathe operator until her fiancé Frank V. Kenneally, returned from the Pacific Theater where he served as a Seabee and Navy diver. They were married in August 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts. After working briefly in the Boston Navy Yard her husband returned to active service and Marilynn became a Navy wife living all over the world. While living in San Diego, Marilynn worked for Bob Stall Chevrolet until she retired. Her husband retired from the Navy in San Diego as the Command Master Chief of Fleet Training Group and then worked for National Steel and Shipbuilding Corporation until his final retirement. In retirement, they traveled extensively visiting family and friends throughout the country. After her husband died in 1987, Marilynn continued to travel including a month long trip to China in her eighties. She was predeceased by her older sister, Hyla of Marshfield, Massachusetts. She is survived by her younger brother William Gaither Carpenter, Jr. of Marshfield, Massachusetts, her son Dennis M. Kenneally, Major General, United States Army (retired), his wife Lois, both of San Diego and her beloved rescued cat of ten years, "Kitty". The family expresses its sincere gratitude to the emergency and trauma staffs at Sharp Memorial Hospital, her physician of many years, Eva Leonard, MD, John Otis, MD, and Diana Kolokowsky, DDS. A graveside service, followed by interment with her husband, will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Greenwood Mortuary is handling final arrangements. Pastor Kenny Dodd of Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church will officiate. Contributions can be made in her name to: Uro-Oncology Research Fund in honor of Edwin Posadas, MD. www.csmc.edu/giving.
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Our condolence to the Kenneally family and our prayers on behalf of Marilynn Joanne Kenneally, from Steve and Yoli Brennen.
July 21, 2015
Our sincerest sympathy to the family and kitty for their loss.
"Twilight and evening bell, and after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell, when I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face.
When I have crost the bar."
Karen Kain
July 19, 2015
We were so sorry to learn of Marilynn's passing. She was very dear to us and we enjoyed her support, wit and hard work for many years in our club. We have missed her, but know that she has found peace and good health once again.
Sincerely,
Elsie Danner
Secretary
Brunswick Premier 200 Club
Brunswick Premier 200 Club
July 14, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I will miss my traveling companion of the last 20 or so years. We had so much fun being on the road. Love you Marilynn.
Joan Souza
Joan Souza
July 14, 2015
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