LEO THOMAS KENNEDY
September 2, 2023
Leo Thomas Kennedy – of Woburn, died peacefully, September 2nd, surrounded by his family at the age of seventy-eight. Beloved husband of forty – nine years to Karen (Kilmartin) Kennedy. Loving father of Krista Groenwoldt, her husband Chad of N. Chelmsford and Brian Kennedy, his wife Michelle of Rochester England Dear brother of John “Jack” Kennedy, his wife Jan of Pepperell. Cherished grandfather of Braedan and Kian Groenwoldt. Leo is also survived by many loving nieces, grand-nieces, and cousins. A Funeral Mass will take place, Monday, September 11th at 11 a.m., in St. Eulalia Parish, 50 Ridge St., Winchester, MA. Interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects prior to the Mass from 9:00-10:30 a.m., in the Lynch- Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leo’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, House of Hope, 812 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01854 or to the Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant Street, Woburn, MA 01801.
Leo Thomas Kennedy – of Woburn, died peacefully, September 2nd, surrounded by his family at the age of seventy-eight. Beloved husband of forty – nine years to Karen (Kilmartin) Kennedy. Loving father of Krista Groenwoldt, her husband Chad of N. Chelmsford and Brian Kennedy, his wife Michelle of Rochester England Dear brother of John “Jack” Kennedy, his wife Jan of Pepperell. Cherished grandfather of Braedan and Kian Groenwoldt. Leo is also survived by many loving nieces, grand-nieces, and cousins. A Funeral Mass will take place, Monday, September 11th at 11 a.m., in St. Eulalia Parish, 50 Ridge St., Winchester, MA. Interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects prior to the Mass from 9:00-10:30 a.m., in the Lynch- Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leo’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, House of Hope, 812 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01854 or to the Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant Street, Woburn, MA 01801.
A Funeral Mass will take place, Monday, September 11th at 11 a.m., in St. Eulalia Parish, 50 Ridge St., Winchester, MA. Interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects prior to the Mass from 9:00-10:30 a.m., in the Lynch- Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leo’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, House of Hope, 812 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01854 or to the Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant Street, Woburn, MA 01801.
Dear Kennedy family, I feel terrible that I was unavailable for todays services to memorialize such a nice man and great neighbor. Leo has found his new spiritual body, perfect with no sorry and no pain. Condolences to the whole family left behind to love one another as he loved them! God bless
I just heard an out Leo’s passing it am truly sorry – my prays are with you Karen and your family
We are so sorry we can’t be there in person to pay our respects to Leo, but will be thinking of Karen, Krista, Brian, Chad, Michelle, Braedan and Kian, as you lay Leo to rest. He was such a kind, gentle person and we were so lucky to get to know him over the years. Always the first to offer assistance and the last to seek attention. He welcomed us into his Family and home and we will miss his warm smile and humour. We will forever treasure the memories made and remember him with Love.
So sad to hear about Leo’s passing. My heart breaks 💔 for Karen, Krista, Brian and Grandkids. He was my Dad’s Dearest cousin and a truly wonderful man and member of our extended family. He was much loved and will be greatly missed.
I worked with the wonderful Leo for more than 10 years and remained friends with him and Karen for many more. This is a loss for all of his colleagues. He was more patient and selfless towards us than the job required. He was smart and gentle in urging us toward best practices. We learned from him and are all the better for having received his tutelage and kindness. May he rest in peace.
Sending love and prayers to Karen, Krista and Brian that they will embrace the strength and love Leo had for his beloved family.
Leo was my friend of 61 years, a companion in celebrating Life’s joys, a rock steady support in times of struggle. My love and prayers go out to Karen, Krista, Brian and all the family. Leo will be missed. May God be good to him.