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Heather Kennedy Obituary

Heather Elizabeth Kennedy

BARRINGTON - Heather Elizabeth Kennedy, 38, of Autumn Lane passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Heather was born on July 12, 1976, in Concord; the daughter of John and Robin (Fears) Donovan.

Heather received her Bachelor's Degree from UNH and she taught Spanish and Math at the Epsom Central School. She was an avid Red Sox fan, loved to travel, especially to Disney World, enjoyed reading and loved her cats; Yogi and Chance.

Heather is survived by her loving husband, Ryan Kennedy of Barrington; her parents, John and Robin Donovan of Chichester; her sister, Shannon Donovan of Warren, Vt.; her in-laws Neal and Nancy Kennedy of Dover and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family and friends may call from 12 p.m. (Noon) - 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Rd., Rt 4, Lee, N.H. Interment will be held in the spring. To sign our online guest book, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Jan. 10 to Jan. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Heather Kennedy

10 Entries

Carole Evans

January 31, 2015

Dear Ryan,
I was so sorry to read of your wife's recent death. At first, I didn't make the connection.
My former students have a very special place in my heart; especially those like you whose family I've known for years.
Sending my love and heartfelt sympathy,
Mrs. Evans (Grade 2 HSS)

Jennifer Wright

January 17, 2015

I just learned of the passing of someone I dearly loved. I only really knew her for about four months, so I don't know how it is that I loved her so dearly but she was that special. We had a math teaching course together and, with a third, Tim Eade, were a bit like the Three Musketeers. I like to think of myself as funny. If something funny pops into my head I just have to share it right then and there. My friends and family tolerate this brilliantly. Heather was the first person I've ever know who not only thought of the same jokes (word for word!) but was even faster at delivering them. We laughed all the time and we teased each other, mercilessly and with love. I was expecting my first baby then, and got quite busy with my student teaching after. Month after month I promised myself that I would stop by her family's ice cream shop or pick up the phone (despite my fear of calling people). This was the summer I told myself I was going to stop by and get her email address and make plans for coffee. I was going to do it. Four years had already slipped by.
This woman was phenomenal. Funny, bright, kind, and could have been a good friend and I could have been a good friend to her. Only I wasn't because I was just "too busy" with work and then the kids. I told myself that despite not really knowing how to make a friend as an adult--really, how do you do this? Is it like dating only for friends?--I was going to get over the shyness and find her. She was awesome and now I'll never have the chance to laugh with her again or to pass a look over a table and know yes, we both are thinking the same silly thing. That sort of connection is rare and special. It is valuable. We can't keep putting off connecting with people. I'm young(ish), yet I've seen two phenomenal women pass recently, and both were my age. These were people I knew I would see again "someday". People who probably never knew how much I thought of them because I never told them. I'm left sitting here just wishing I had made reconnecting a priority. We never know the impact we have on others; even a few short months with somebody can change their life. I am beyond heartbroken for her family and her husband and her students. I know she was the light of so many lives. If you care about someone, tell them, don't wait. Heather you were fantastic. Thanks for the laughter. You are dearly missed.

Mike and Bett Daley Crotto

January 16, 2015

Our heartfelt prayers, love and deepest sympathy to you, Ryan. We are so sorry for your loss. Mike and Bett

January 15, 2015

Ryan-Sorry we didn't know you but we knew Heather through Girl Scouts, I was her leader and shared Scouts with her mother. I always was impressed on how she wasn't afraid to try new things. We saw her in November with her mother at the craft fair at Coe Brown where I work. I'm glad we'll have that memory.
Our thought are with you she was too young.
Jim and Sue Murray of Chichester, NH

Rae Ann Wood

January 14, 2015

Ryan, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
The Wood Family

Lorraine Grassi

January 14, 2015

Ryan, my deepest sympathy.

Katie Smith-Russell

January 13, 2015

She was someone I always looked up too. Such a sweet soul

nancy & neal kennedy

January 13, 2015

For our beautiful daughter-in-law who will be loved and missed everyday.

Mary Lavallee

January 13, 2015

My deepest sympathy during your time of loss.

Darlene Donovan

January 10, 2015

John, Robin, Shannon,
Our saddest condolences bringing prayers, love, light and peace to you all. Heathers beautiful presence on Gods earth will be followed through the many generations of family and friends to come. Loving peace surrounds you, as is Heather as your new Angel. All our support and sympathy is with you. We love you very much. I

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