KENNEDY, Jayla Rozelynn – age 4, it is with our broken hearts we announce the passing of our happy go lucky social butterfly, moonchild who passed away unexpectedly after a tragic house fire in Pubnico Head on January 7, 2018. Born in Yarmouth on June 19, 2013 she was a daughter of Joshua Renouf and Emma Kennedy (Phillip Prouty). Jayla was a true joy that could light up a room with her amazing presence. Always nurturing her baby dolls and her baby “brodder” Winston. She loved riding her bike, swimming, beach combing, dancing or “bugging her mommy” and loved playing with all her siblings and cousins. Jayla was happiest when she made others happy and will always be remembered for her beautiful and contagious smile. Jayla was predeceased by brother, Winston and step sister Mya in the tragic fire as well; and great grandfather Jerome Renouf. Besides her parents, Jayla is survived by her brothers, Joey and Colby; sisters, Amiah and Courtney; grandparents, Denise Kennedy and Rick (Maureen) Kennedy; Kimberly (Joseph) Dugas; great grandparents, Ervin and Amelia Olsen, Vivian and Edward Kennedy, Linda Hodder; uncles and aunts, Patrick, Ethan, Brittany, Jessica; and many cousins. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. A funeral service was held Tuesday, January 23 at 2 P.M. from Yarmouth Wesleyan Church, Pastor A.J Plazier officiated. Interment followed in Chegoggin Cemetery where she will forever hold in her arms her baby "brodder" Winston. Donations in memory may be made to the Pubnico Fire Relief Fund. Flowers, teddy bears, or dolls are welcome and will be donated to the I.W. K. or children in need. On-line condolences may be sent to: Sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank to the first responders, funeral homes, hospital staff and everyone near and far that has went above and beyond to help our families in this difficult time. It will not be forgotten.