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Catharine Kennedy Obituary

Catharine Ann Wilson Kennedy GOOSE CREEK - Cathy Kennedy of Goose Creek, South Carolina passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014. The family will receive family and friends Sunday, November 30, 2014 at HENRY J STUHRS, Northwood's Chapel from 3-4 pm. Memorial service will immediately follow. Cathy was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on April 24, 1934, daughter of the late Kenneth Paul Wilson and Margaret Marie Fasken Wilson. She is survived by sons Roy V. Kennedy, David W. and wife Donna W. Kennedy, John W. Kennedy, Brian P. and Teresa K. Kennedy and daughter Susan L. Kennedy all of Goose Creek, SC. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, her sister, Peggy Jackson, of Toronto, and her brother, Doug Wilson, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She was predeceased by her daughter, Dianne E. Kennedy, and daughter-in-law, Sandra Tucker Kennedy. Cathy retired from Dillard's Department Store after over twenty years of employment. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and preparing dinner with her family. She also was an avid lover of all animals. Mrs. Kennedy was surrounded by her family when she passed. Though gone, she will not be forgotten by all the lives she touched. She will be laid to rest with her parents at a family cemetery in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in her name to Charleston Animal Society. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2014.

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Allen Myers

December 9, 2014

Sorry to hear about your mom. She was fun to be around back in the day living on base and off base. Very good cook too.

Lynette Griffin

December 3, 2014

To Pat, Very sorry to read of your Mother's passing. May your happy memories honor her with all of the wonderful things she did for you.

Vivian Ripley

November 29, 2014

To Susan and the Kennedy Family...
I am saddened to learn of Mrs. Kennedy's passing. Even though our relationship was professional, we became friends, too. My prayer for each of you is that the Lord will be your comfort in these sad days.

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