Raymond Kennedy
With broken hearts, we, the family of Raymond Daniel Kennedy, regret to announce his passing on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Born August 14, 1958, in Sydney, he was the son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Burke) Kennedy.
At the age of 16, Raymond began working as a cutter for National Sea, where he worked for many years before moving on to Shell Sea Fish Plant. Raymond also worked for Rona, Crossroads Cape Breton and Pathways to Employment. In his younger years, Raymond could be found biking or jogging around Old Town and would often bike to Sydney and back. He was an avid Maple Leafs fan and enjoyed spending time in the gym working out. Raymond cherished the company of his cousin, Stephen Kennedy and many discussions revolved around the Bible. Being by the sea brought him great peace, whether it be fishing or swimming. He was a member of Stella Maris Parish, Louisbourg.
Raymond is survived by his daughters, Belinda Kennedy and her children, Benjamin and Ella; Cathy Kennedy and her children, Darryn and Chloe, all of Ontario; sister, Diane LeBlanc, Louisbourg; nieces, Shelley LeBlanc and Natasha Arsenault and their children; nephews, Robbie and Cory LeBlanc and his children.
Besides his parents, Raymond was predeceased by his grandparents, Richard and Catherine Kennedy, Louisbourg and Fred and Rose Burke, of Baleine, cousin, James Jr. “Jimmy” Kennedy, Louisbourg.
Funeral service will take place Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 2 p.m. in Sydney Memorial Chapel with Mr. Gary Grant officiating. Interment in Stella Maris Cemetery, Louisbourg at a later date.
Special thanks to Pathways to Employment and Crossroads Cape Breton for their continued support.
Memorials may be made to Mental Health, Crossroads Cape Breton or Pathways to Employment.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
