Name: Calling hours for Patricia A. Kennedy
Start: 2026-03-20T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-03-20T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home

Patricia A. Kennedy

Easthampton, MA - Patricia A. (Pepin) Kennedy, 91, passed away at Linda Manor in Northampton on March 12, 2026. Patti was born in Northampton on April 15, 1934, to Herve and Dorothy (Clapp) Pepin. She grew up in Easthampton, graduated from Easthampton High School, and went on to receive a B.S. degree in Education from Westfield State College. In 1957, Patti married her soulmate, George F. Kennedy, Jr., and they spent over 50 wonderful years together. Patti taught primary education in the Lexington school system and then returned to work in the public school system in Easthampton. Here, Patti and George joyfully raised their family, with unbounding love. For the last 25 years of her career, Patti acted as director of the Wee Care Nursery School, located at the Easthampton Congregational Church, where she was a member and gladly volunteered many hours. Patti was deeply committed to her community and gave freely of her time and talents. She was a member of the Helping Hand Society, and a Jayceette in the local Junior Chamber organization. Patti and George were very supportive of the Easthampton Hockey Association and its skaters. Many will remember Patti, Ruth and Babe manning the coffee table at the Williston Rink. Family meant the world to Patti and George, and they loved spending vacations in Wells and Goose Rocks Beach, ME, with friends and their multi-generation family. Sundays and holidays were also a very special time at the Kennedy home, where the family gathered to make many happy memories. Patricia joins George, now, who passed in 2010. She is going to be hugely missed by her children, David Kennedy and wife Sheila, in Easthampton, her son, John Kennedy and wife Sadie in GA, her daughter Patricia Dion and husband Michael, and her daughter Margaret Kennedy and her fiancé Alan Huot, all in Easthampton. Patti was predeceased by her brothers, Ronald and Neil Pepin, and her sister, Ruth Matthews. She was a generously loving Nana to five lucky grandkids, Jake, Hannah, Abbey, Chelsea, and Drew. She was also a great grandmother of three, and a devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews, and a true friend to many.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Linda Manor for their kind and compassionate care.

Calling hours will be at Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home, 7 Pleasant St, Easthampton, on Friday, March 20th from 3 to 5pm. A service will be held in the Easthampton Congregational Church on Saturday the 21st, at 11am. Burial will take place at a later time. Contributions in Patti's memory may be made to the Cooley Dickinson VNA and Hospice, or the Easthampton's Children's Library Fund.

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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Mar. 16, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Kennedy

17 Entries

Sandi Gawle

March 23, 2026

Patti and Family
I am so very sorry to hear of your mom´s passing.
She was a great lady, super friendly and always with a smile.
My most sincere condolences.

Stanley&Theresa Post

March 22, 2026

Sorry to hear of Patti´s passing! Just saying her name puts a smile on my face! She was such fun at the HockeyRink and anytime I bumped into her at Big E´s! Patti and George are smiling down on her loving family! Remember the good times! Patti was a special person for sure!!

Jackie Dibrindisi

March 22, 2026

Patti, sending heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. A mother's love will live in your heart forever.

Jim Welch

March 21, 2026

Patty was one of the most beautiful souls that has ever been.
R.I.P., my old friend

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C S BARRETT

March 20, 2026

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,

Steve Etkin

March 19, 2026

Dave, so sorry to hear about your Mom. You are both in my prayers....

Dawn (Laprade) Bates

March 18, 2026

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I have many happy memories of her as a child visiting your house. She was always so nice. Thinking of you and your families.

Julie Culhane

March 17, 2026

I remember Patti from her years at Wee Care. Those of us in the early childhood field worked cooperatively to make sure families & children had the best care and education. Patti´s devotion to her program was deep and professional. My condolences to her family.

Kay Politella

March 17, 2026

So sorry to see the obituary for Patty recently. Patty and George lived across the street from us on Clark Street. We all enjoyed their celebration of Halloween for many years , with their version of Oz! We are happy to lnow she and George are together again.
Kay and Mike Clark

Betsy Parnell

March 17, 2026

Please accept my deepest sympathies on your mother´s passing. She was one great lady who I´m sure is already missed.
Betsy Parnell

Richard Guistina

March 16, 2026

David,
To the best neighbor - Please know that you are in our thoughts at your mom's passing.
Rich and Ginny Guistina

Bridget Kugler (nurse at Linda Manor)

March 16, 2026

Sending my deepest sympathies to all Patti's family. I had the pleasure of taking care of her for the last three years. I fondly called her "lovey" when talking to her. She was one of the reason's that I loved to come to work. I will miss her smile, and the feistiness that she had. Thinking of all of you.

daphne phelps rn

March 16, 2026

i am so glad i had the pleasure and privilege of helping to take care of patty in her final years at linda manor. she will be greatly missed by all of the forestview staff.

John Dembek

March 16, 2026

Dear Patty,Meg,John and David my heart goes out to all of you along with my condolences and sympathy. I really enjoyed talking with your mother when I would come up to visit you and Michael. It's been a while since I've seen her but I know she will be missed by all. May peace be with you all.

Jane Nathan

March 16, 2026

Patti was the most gifted if all preschool teachers. She was my son´s teacher and not only taught him, but supported him in many ways. She was truly wonderful!

Trish Bachand

March 16, 2026

I remember your mother and mine (Pat Foley) getting together at our house for 'Jaycee Meetings', aka drinking coffee and gossiping back in the 60s. I'm sure Patti & George are out having a heavenly dinner together with my parents Pat & Jim Foley. So sorry for your loss.
Trish Foley Bachand

Joan Dion

March 15, 2026

I will miss you my friend until we meet again.Your now home with my captain.

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