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Kennedy, Russel Carson (1912-2007)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Nov p. 29 Birth date: 1912 Apr 28 text of obituary: <center><h3>RUSSEL CARSON KENNEDY</h3></center> Russel Carson Kennedy died J...") |
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years travelling and working across Canada. |
years travelling and working across Canada. |
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Russel married Rachel Stevenson in 1950, and |
Russel married Rachel Stevenson in 1950, and |
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| − | they lived in Calgary, Harris, Sask., and |
+ | they lived in Calgary, Harris, Sask., and eventually Saskatoon. There he cut ice blocks out of |
| − | ally Saskatoon. There he cut ice blocks out of |
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the South Saskatchewan River and worked in |
the South Saskatchewan River and worked in |
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maintenance for 16 years for the provincial |
maintenance for 16 years for the provincial |
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He is mourned by Rachel; children Ruth, Lois, |
He is mourned by Rachel; children Ruth, Lois, |
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Samuel (Vi), and Peggy (Clifford) Dirkson; 6 |
Samuel (Vi), and Peggy (Clifford) Dirkson; 6 |
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| − | grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 3 |
+ | grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 3 siblings. The memorial service was July 30 at West |
| − | lings. The memorial service was July 30 at West |
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Portal Church, Saskatoon. |
Portal Church, Saskatoon. |
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Latest revision as of 16:23, 22 July 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Nov p. 29
Birth date: 1912 Apr 28
text of obituary:
RUSSEL CARSON KENNEDY
Russel Carson Kennedy died July 26 at age 95. He was born in April 28, 1912 in Wapella, Sask. and went to school in Rocanville, Sask. He spent many years travelling and working across Canada. Russel married Rachel Stevenson in 1950, and they lived in Calgary, Harris, Sask., and eventually Saskatoon. There he cut ice blocks out of the South Saskatchewan River and worked in maintenance for 16 years for the provincial government. He enjoyed motorcycles, flying, and building furniture for friends and relatives. He is mourned by Rachel; children Ruth, Lois, Samuel (Vi), and Peggy (Clifford) Dirkson; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 3 siblings. The memorial service was July 30 at West Portal Church, Saskatoon.
