Shrewsbury – Richard E. “Dick” Kennedy, 85, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the youngest of eight children, born August 28, 1937 in Worcester to John and Lenna Kennedy.
He leaves his beloved wife of 62 years, Maxene A. Kennedy, who was not only his best friend but the love his life. Richard is also survived by his loving daughter, Pamela Kennedy-Lyons and her husband Michael of Northborough, his grandchildren, Heather Germain and her husband Jesse of Boylston, Anthony Lyons and his wife Alecia of Millbury, Kayleigh Kennedy of Northborough, and Tyler and Megan Kennedy of Southbridge, along with his daughter-in-law Colleen Kennedy of Southbridge. He was blessed to have three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Noah and Hannah Lyons. Richard also leaves behind his son Michael Kennedy of Worcester.
Dick was a member of the Shrewsbury High School class of 1955. He was a truck driver for General Automotive Company and worked as a postal contractor for many years. He was a former member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Shrewsbury Knights of Columbus Adelphi Council #4181.
In his spare time, Dick loved camping, fishing, kayaking, the beach, hiking, and traveling (but not on a plane). His biggest joy was spending time with his family. An avid fan of all New England sports teams, especially his beloved Patriots, we can still hear him yelling at the TV. He was a big kid at heart, who loved to play pranks on people. He loved startling people, laying on the horn as you where walking in front of the car. In the words of the great Dick Kennedy “AAHHH”!!!!
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a visitation period at the Chiampa Funeral Home, 5 Church Road, on the Common, Shrewsbury Center, on Monday, June 12, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Funeral home Service will follow. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.