Multiple generations of the Kennedy Family gathered on Monday, November 29 to praise and thank God for the gift of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Rose Mary Kennedy. The mother of: Sharon (Daniel) Cousineau; Karen Kennedy (Joe Whinery); Patricia (Kenneth) Cousino, Timothy, Joseph (Wendy) ; Kevin (Kathleen Pitton), Robert (Cindy), Marie Kennedy (Jeff Gutschow) and Michael (d.) and Theresa (d). Rose Mary is also survived by 36 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
Nina Margaret Kirkadly, served in the United States Army as a Captain; this experience fine-tuned her attention to detail, her self confidence and strong leadership ability. She enjoyed travelling especially to Indian River and throughout the Upper Peninsula, grateful for the outdoors. Throughout her life she valued time spent fly fishing. She was creatively gifted, expressing herself through her painting and drawing. Following completion of studies, she graduated from Marygrove College and eventually taught music at Cantrick Middle School in Monroe.
A motto that Richard Charles Drouillard embraced in life was “Pay it Forward.” Blessed with many gifts, Dick never hesitated to help another person or community in need. His life was in service to others; helping his family, those with whom he worked and the community in which he lived. Dick worked as a nuclear supervisor at Fermi I and II. Additionally, he was a member of the Fire Department, an EMT and a mechanic while serving in the US Army. Active in the lives of his children, Dick was an assistant leader for the Boy Scout troop that of his oldest son, Vincent, was involved with. With his youngest son, Ricky, who valued his father’s opinion, he enjoyed the hobby of collecting knives and guns.