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Claire Kennedy Obituary

Claire (Shufelt) Kennedy, a resident of Needham for 55 years, passed to the Greater life February 26, 2010 at her home in North Hill Needham. Claire was 96 years old. Beloved wife of Dr. Stephen J. Kennedy for 53 years she was mother to Stephen Charles Kennedy and James Lehr Kennedy. Claire taught 6th grade at the Carter School in Needham for 15 years where she touched many lives. Both Claire and Stephen were active members of the Carter Memorial Methodist Church in Needham. Claire was known for her love of flowers, her gentle kindness and always looking for the best in others. Her mind was strong to the last and she handled the infirmities of old age with a quiet dignity. She is survived by her sons James Lehr Kennedy, Stephen Charles Kennedy, daughter-in-law Betsy T. Kennedy, grandson Stephen A. Kennedy and his wife Heather Kennedy, granddaughter Nancy B. Kennedy, and great granddaughter Jamie Lynn Kennedy. The memorial service will be held Friday May 28th at 2:00pm at the Carter Memorial Church in Needham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd 2042 Beacon St Newton Massachusetts 02468-1431. To share a memory of Claire please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Needham Times from May 15 to May 22, 2010.

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chris phoenix

May 9, 2020

I was a student of Claire Kennedy when I attended Carter school in Needham 1958 she was one of the sweetest ladies in the world.

chris phoenix

January 7, 2011

I think Mrs Kenney was every ones favorite teacher I.i came from England in 1957 spent my first year in Brighton moving to Needham the following year .Mrs Kennedy was like having your mom or favorite aunt at school every day .My sympathy to the family God Bless

May 28, 2010

Mrs. Kennedy was one of my favorite teachers. Always sweet, gentle and caring of everyone. She will be missed and remembered by all. Heartfelt sympathy to her family... Sandra (Hartshorn) Hicks (Needham, MA)

May 18, 2010

I will always remember Mrs. Kennedy. Although she was not my teacher at the Carter School she was a gentle spirit there. I also remember her from the Carter church. She always happy to see and catch up on your life,. My sympathies to your family. Carol (Hartshorn) Tracy (Walpole, MA )

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