Rosemary Gugert Kennedy

1927 - 2020

Rosemary Gugert Kennedy, born May 31, 1927 in New Orleans, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020. Rosemary is survived by her sons Theodore Gugert Kennedy (Linda) and Kenneth Chew Kennedy, Jr. She was affectionately known as "Ro" by her grandchildren, Theodore Gugert Kennedy, Jr., Dylan Hall Kennedy, Stirling Anne Kennedy, Madison Kennedy and Kaitlin Kennedy. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Chew Kennedy, her daughter Wendy Anne Kennedy Monsted, and her parents Blanche and Theodore Gugert. Rosemary was a member of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rosemary, who loved tennis and attributed her ability to take her daily walks to her many hours spent on a court, was a lifelong member of New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club. She was a member of Le Petit Salon and The Orleans Club. She worked many years on the Christians Woman's Exchange Board and Milne Home for Women. She had a passion for music and teaching children. She graduated from Sweet Briar College with a music degree. Rosemary taught music at Louise S. McGehee School and private piano lessons for many years. She loved her students and enjoyed teaching them the love of music. She wrote and published Bach to Rock, An Introduction to Famous Composers and Their Music which allowed her to reach many students across the country. A private graveside service for immediate family will be held in Metairie Cemetery. The family invites you to share fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.