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Florence Kennedy Obituary
Born in Westerly, on July 15, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Winifred Rose (Couch) Kennedy.
Florence was a life-long resident of Westerly, living in the house she was born in at 34 Clark St. until moving to the Elms in 2005.
Miss Kennedy was a graduate of Westerly High School and from the Rhode Island College with a teaching degree in 1943. She taught elementary school in Westerly for many years before her retirement.
Florence was a life-time member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday school served as the church treasurer for many years and sang in the church choir.
Miss Kennedy is survived by three nephews, Gordon Kennedy of Boston, Mass.; and Scott and John Bruce, who both live in Alabama. She will be sadly missed by her special friend Joann Spurley and her family. She was predeceased by her brother; Fred Kennedy, and her nephew, Eric Kennedy.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, Feb. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St. Westerly, R.I. Funeral service Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in River Bend Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 10 Park Ave. Westerly, RI 02891.
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Memories and Condolences
for Florence Kennedy
Jeffrey Svihla
February 25, 2014
My family knew Florence through Grace UMC and knew her to be a kind and gentle soul. My two boys still remember picking her up at the Elms and hearing the stories of earlier times in Westerly and of her times teaching the many children she had in her classes. God bless you Florence.
The Svihla family
February 25, 2014
My family knew Florence through Grace UMC and knew her to be a kind and gentle soul. My boys still remember picking her up on Sundays from the Elms to attend services and recount her many stories of her teaching career and the earlier times of Westerly. God bless you Florence, you had such a positive effect on so many you people.
The Svihla family, Westerly, RI
Nancy & Bob Turco
February 24, 2014
Miss Kennedy taught our daughters; she was a wonderful teacher and person.
February 24, 2014
To Ms. Kennedy Family
I am honored to have know Ms. Kennedy. I attended the two classroom school in the Village of White Rock. Helen McCarthy taught 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade all in one room. Ms. Kennedy taught 4th
5th and 6th grade. The classes were small so each teacher was able to spend valuable time with each child.
Two better teacher could not be found and I know they left foot prints for many students to follow. I later retired as a Police Lieutenant in Westerly and often ran into her in Town. Rest in peace Ms. Kennedy you will not be forgotten.
Lt. Ret. Byron Brown WPD
February 24, 2014
Miss Kennedy.
A lovely woman with a warm and giving heart..
Rena Harrison Fullerton
February 23, 2014
To Florence's Family, We knew Florence from the Grace Methodist Church and also my mother, Hilda Harrison, was a friend of hers for years. Our thoughts at prayers are with you at this time. She was a special lady. God Bless, Rena and Bruce Fullerton
Gloria Russell
February 23, 2014
Florence was a fine lady and a distinguished educator.
Gloria Russell
February 22, 2014
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