KENNEDY, GERALD W. - The death of Gerald W. Kennedy occurred on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at Ridgewood Veterans' Wing, Saint John. He was 84. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late John Murray Kennedy and Mary Margaret (Caples) Kennedy, and husband of the late Ruth (Housen) Kennedy. During World War II, he served his country as a member of The First Special Service Force (Devil's Brigade). Later, he was a firefighter in Saint John and CFB Gagetown. After his retirement, he served as a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. Survived by two sons, Blake (Maureen) Kennedy of Rusagonis, and Kevin (Lisa) Kennedy of Barrie, ON; one daughter, Joanne (Lee) Boyer of Grand Bay-Westfield; son-in-law Rick Demmings of Fredericton; sisters Theresa (Bert) MacDonald of Oromocto and Connie Smith of Saint John. He was a beloved "Bumpy" to his 10 grandchildren, Aaron (Karen) Kennedy, Sarah Kennedy, Scott (Becky) Curran, Mark Curran, Brent Curran, Lindsey Kennedy, Kadey Kennedy, Chelsey Kennedy, Keenan Kennedy and Mollie Kennedy; and five great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Ethan, Landen, Caleb and Julia. Predeceased by his parents, his wife, son Jerdy, daughter Eileen Kennedy-Demmings, brother Murray Kennedy, and sisters Eileen "Kitty" Philips and Helen "Honey" Cook. Resting at Castle Fallsview Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John (634-1701). Visitation will be held today (Monday, Oct. 24), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Waterloo St., Saint John. Interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ridgewood Veterans' Wing's Comfort Fund, or the charity of the donor's choice, would be appreciated by the family. The family invites you to sign the book of condolences at: www.obituariestoday.com