Howard Kennedy
1939-2021
We are saddened to announce the death of Howard Cameron
Kennedy, who passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on January 2,
2021 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, after a long
illness.
Born in Antigonish, NS, he was the eldest child and only son
of the late Colin A. and Jennie E. (Cameron) Kennedy. He was
predeceased by an infant sister, Mary Coline Kennedy, his son Stephen
Craig Kennedy, and his always kind stepmother, Ellen R.
« Nell » (Flemming) Kennedy.
Howard grew up in the North End of Halifax and graduated from
St. Patrick’s High school. He took one semester at St.
Mary’s University before joining the Royal Canadian Air Force as a
radar technician. While stationed in New Brunswick he met his future
wife, Marjorie MacDonald, who was also stationed there.
They were married November 25th, 1961 in the Air Force Chapel at RCAF
station St. Margaret’s, New Brunswick.
After leaving the Air Force, Howard and Marge moved to
Halifax where Howard took employment as a Technical Writer at Fairy
Aviation in Eastern Passage. He later accepted a position
as Technical Coordinator with Pratt & Whitney / United
Aircraft in Montreal. Later, Howard moved the family to
Lynn Lake, Manitoba to work in the Sherritt-Gordon Mines, where he
earned his certification as an Industrial Electrician.
Missing the Maritimes, the family moved back to the east coast. Howard
worked at the Canada Packers plant in Charlottetown, until it closed
in 1982. They then moved to Bridgewater, NS where he spent
the next twenty-one years working at Canexel Hardboard Plant at East
River, NS. In 2007, shortly after his retirement, he was diagnosed
with Multiple System Atrophy which robbed him of a well-earned
retirement. Howard was a quiet, hard-working man who enjoyed playing
the piano in his younger years, reading and the company of his family,
in particular in later years, the company of his
grandchildren.
Howard is survived by his wife Marge, his son Michael, his
daughter Heather Bar and son-in-law John, and his three grandchildren
Matthew, Gabrielle, and Jackson Bar, all of whom will miss their
« Garbie ». He is also survived by his
sisters, Ann Forgeron (Ken) and their family, and Karen Kennedy
(Kennie Mason).
Respecting his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral
at this time. A graveside service will be held at a later
date. Arrangements are under the direction of the R.A.
Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where online condolences may be
offered by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca
We wish to thank our family doctor, Dr. Timothy Riding, and
his receptionist, Jennifer (what a great team you are), as well as the
very kind nurses and doctors on the 4th floor at the South Shore
Regional Hospital. We couldn’t have asked for better
care.
Rest in Peace Howie, we will always love you.
19392021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Howard Kennedy 19392021..
Décès pour la Ville: Wileville, Province: Nova Scotia