With sadness for our loss but grateful for his long life we announce the passing of Thomas Moore Kennedy following a brief and serious illness. He left us gently and quietly, just as he lived his life. Tom turned 82 in August. Tom was born in Curling, Newfoundland, to Rose Anne Moore Kennedy and Francis Richard Kennedy on August 21, 1940. He was educated at St. Bonaventure’s College and Memorial University while growing up in St. John’s. He was a beloved pharmacist and community leader and practiced Pharmacy until his 77th year having counted millions of pills and delivering thousands of Rx. He touched so many lives with compassion and no judgement and supported the most vulnerable in our community. In 1997 Tom was awarded the Bowl of Hygeia for his life commitment to pharmacy and community. Presented to pharmacists in North America, it recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities and who take active roles in their communities. He worked in Labrador City and St. John’s and was the owner of Kennedy’s Family Drugs in Bay Bulls.
In 1962 he married Lorraine Martin. They loved each other for 42 years and raised five children and, shared the joy of seven grandchildren until her passing in 2004. So many memories from Maxse St., Bay Bulls and Port Blandford.
For the past 12 years Tom shared his life with his wife Mary Donovan. How lucky they each were to find love again. They shared a wonderful adventure together… travelling, golfing, gardening, and volunteer work in the company of family and wonderful friends.
Tom will be deeply missed by his children and their partners: Catherina Kennedy and Paul Kelly, Neysa Kennedy Dumas and Jean Claude Dumas, Tanya Kennedy Wall and Gordon Wall, Thomas and April Kennedy, Douglas Kennedy and Sarah Young, and son in law Garry Wall.
He loved his greatest joys, his grandchildren and their partners, with his entire heart: Ciaran Kelly, Kate Wall and Jesse Barker, Thomas Wall, Alexander Kennedy, Cameron Kennedy, Gavin Wall and Nikita Harvey, and Jack Kennedy and Abby Murphy.
Tom was loved and will be missed by Mary’s son, daughter and her partner, and grandchildren: Brian Donovan, Karen Donovan and Herb Ivany, and, grandchildren who knew him as Mr. Tom, Spencer Ivany and Madison Donovan.
One of nine children Tom was predeceased by his brothers Michael and Francis and brother-in-law Edward Fahey. He is dearly loved by his sisters and, brothers and sisters in law: Alice and John Abbott, Rosemary Fahey, Roberta Kennedy-Gillespie; Betty Lou and Patrick Kennedy, Marilyn Kennedy, Cathy and Bill O’Keefe, Tessie Kennedy, Tess Kennedy and Betty Lou Martin.
Tom was blessed in his life with the love and friendship of so many nieces and nephews and cousins in Canada and the United States. He was heartbroken at the passing of his niece Libby Abbott Holwell.
Tom’s message to Mary:
“People are lucky to love once in their lifetime. I am so happy to have found love twice.”
Tom’s family will welcome visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home on Freshwater Rd. on Monday, November 28 and Tuesday, November 29, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00pm. (please wear a mask)
A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, November 30, at The Basilica of St. John the Baptist at 11:00am.
Donations gratefully accepted in Tom’s name to: The Cardiac Care Program at the Health Care Foundation healthcarefoundation.ca/donate/support-local-cardiac-care/
Thank you to the medical staff of 4 West at St. Clare’s, especially Tori and Sherry. We will not forget your exemplary care and kindness.
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August 21 1940 to November 25 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Thomas Moore Kennedy August 21 1940 to November 25 2022..
Death notice for the town of: St-John’s, Province: T-N