Father Patrick Joseph Kennedy

Passed away suddenly Thursday, June 22, 2023, Father Patrick Joseph Kennedy aged 73 years. Fr Pat is pre-deceased by his parents Mary and Patrick Kennedy and Elizabeth and Nicholas Gushue, his sisters Catherine Kelly, Mary Connors, Sheila Rice, his brother Greg, his brother in laws Max Toope, Tom Connors, Paul Rice, his special friend Gordon Poyntz, his aunt Gen Dinn and deceased members of the McDonald family. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, his brothers and sisters Linda Toope (Max deceased), William (Judy) Kennedy, Bernard Kennedy and Theresa Kennedy, his brother-in-law Joe Kelly, his many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces, who loved their 'Uncle Paddy' so much. Also leaving to mourn, the McDonald family of Colliers, and his dear friends Mary and Gerry Penney and family, Rose Phillips, Bill Cole and the Hynes family. Fr. Pat was ordained a Catholic Priest in the Peterborough Diocese where he served as parish priest for many years.

He thoroughly enjoyed his frequent visits to his native Newfoundland, where his unceasing kindness to all and loyalty to his family, his love of history, poetry, drama and, of course, telling a wonderful story, filled every moment with passion, energy, and love. There was nobody quite like you Paddy Kennedy and while we mourn your passing we also know that our lives have been enriched beyond measure for having known you. Rest in Peace Father, brother, uncle, friend.

A celebration of Fr. Pat's life will be held at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kanejerrett-thornhill.ca for the Kennedy family.