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Kevin Kennedy Obituary

Name: Memorial Mass for Kevin Kennedy
Start: 2019-03-02T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

Granby-Kevin Kennedy, age 77, died peacefully the morning of February 23, 2019, with his wife by his side. A native of Bellows Falls, VT, he was the son of the late J. Emerson Kennedy and Elizabeth Claire (Moynihan) Kennedy. Kevin was a graduate of St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, MA and attended Boston College. He received his undergraduate degree from Castleton State College and a Master's of Education from Westfield State College. Kevin was a 37-year employee of the Chicopee School Department. He taught Social Studies at both Fairview and Bellamy Middle Schools for 22 years, before serving as Vice Principal at Bellamy for 15 additional years. He was elected to three terms as Vice-President of the Chicopee Education Association. He served on the CEA negotiation, grievance, scholarship and Red Cross Blood Drive committees. He will be forever missed by his wife of 51 years, Cynthia (Fontaine) Kennedy, and two children, Lynne Sullivan of Holyoke, MA and Patrick Kennedy of Chesterfield, NH along with his six grandchildren, Mackenzie, Evan, and Aidan Sullivan and Liam, Brynne, and Connor Kennedy. His sisters, Susan Kennedy of CT and Margaret Kennedy of VT, and brother, Mark Kennedy and his wife Sue of NH. A Memorial Mass will be on Saturday, March 2 at 11:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, please meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in West Cemetery. There are no calling hours and Beers and Story South Hadley Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to, Baystate VNA and Hospice, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01102. Please visit www.beersandstory.com to sign the online condolence register.

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Published by Brattleboro Reformer on Feb. 26, 2019.

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Irma Andujar

February 18, 2025

Mr.Kennedy, is was amazing! He cared about the students. He sat down and listened to us. We felt like we had a voice and he was there to listen. There has not been or will be another principal like.

Verna Lang (Adams)

March 14, 2019

Cindy and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your memories and God Bless You All.

Doreen Haggerty

February 28, 2019

Cindy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. Doreen Haggerty

mike fitch

February 28, 2019

sorry for your loss cindy let me know if i can help you in any way

Pat Gately

February 27, 2019

While he was a Social Studies teacher at Fairview Memorial and a Vice Principal at Bellamy School I had the pleasure of working with Kevin. I always enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor and respected him for the way he treated his staff and the students. He was a true professional who genuinely cared for the students and their best interests.
My condolences to his family for the loss of a great man. May you find peace.

February 27, 2019

News received on Saturday reflected a great loss for the Green Street Gang formed over 50 years ago at St. Charles School in Bellows Falls VT. The first member to leave us was my cousin Mo McAuliffe, now Kevin has gone home. The gang never had an elected leader, however Sr. Carmel, our principal placed Kevin into that prestigous position. We raised havocand were truly responsible for the fact the Nuns blessed themselves throught the day. Signing off for those who survive Frances Burns, Stanly Marino, Hungry Barret. Len McAuliffe

Patricia Olbrys

February 27, 2019

I worked with Mr. Kennedy at Bellamy School. He was always there for the students and willing to help them . Sorry for your lost.

Irma and Johnny

February 26, 2019

I'm sorry for your loss. Mr.Kennedy was the best principal ever! He was a down to earth person, very caring and thoughtful. We were fortunate to have him be a part of our life. Even after years of not seeing him when we reconnected again he was so genuine.It was a blessing to have him! He has a very wonderful kind wife. Our heart broke when we heard but he is in a better place. I just want to say he touched many lives in a positive way! He will be missed by all!

February 26, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Catherine O'Brien Davignon
Bellows Falls. VT

Sue Cray Durham

February 26, 2019

So sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. I have very fond memories of growing up next door to the Kennedy family on Hapgood St. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Kevin.

maura campbell

February 25, 2019

Cindy,
I have fond memories of meeting your husband "Special K". May the memories you made together, and the beautiful family you built together, surround you and bring comfort in the days ahead.

Love,
Maura

Mary Ann

February 25, 2019

I had Mr.Kennedy in 7th grade,for Social Studies, at the old Fairview Memorial school.He was everyone's favorite.He would always make learning a fun experience,with his great sense of humor.Nobody ever missed his class.May ✝God Bless You,
and keep you in his care,and May he Rest
in Peace.

Chris Hurlburt Ichton

February 24, 2019

Cindy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. But I am happy he is at peace. He was the best teacher and a great guy. Bless you all

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