Haverhill – Judithann (Barrett) Kennedy, 78, passed away May 14, 2020 at Baker Katz Skilled Nursing in Haverhill.
Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late John T. Barrett Jr. and Shirley M. (Whiting) Barrett. She was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1960. Judithann was employed for many years as a bookkeeper at Partners Healthcare until her retirement. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Judy was known for her wonderful sense of humor and her infectious laugh. She was well loved by those who got to know her. Judy was an avid animal lover, it didn’t matter what type of animal she loved them all. She spent a great deal of time when her children were young raising orphaned rabbits when the family dog came upon and attempted to “play” with the mother rabbits. Judy also loved to travel with her late husband Charles Kennedy, Hawaii was her favorite place followed by California and Las Vegas. Prior to moving into Baker Katz she also loved to spend time with her daughter Terry at Foxwoods, she’d send Terry on her way with a $20 bill and instructions to stay away as she was a jinx.
Judithann is survived by her daughter, Terry. Kennedy; step daughters, Christine Kennedy and Kathy Eaton; her grandchildren, James Kordis, Kaleena Kordis, William Fitzpatrick, Richard Alas-Chavez, John Russell Jr, Cody Russell, Daniel Caggiula, Courtney Caggiula, Jessica Bartlett, Brandon Bartlett, Charles LaFrazia, Leonard Eaton, Jr. Daniel Eaton and Joseph Eaton; her great grandchildren, Autumn Ferreira, Charlotte Ferreira, Caleb Fitzpatrick, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Serenity Rose Russell; a great grandchild, Oliver Alas-Chavez; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles H. Russell, her second husband, Charles T. Kennedy, sons, John H. Russell and David S. Russell, daughter Cheryl L. Russell and a brother, John T. Barrett III.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Jessica Hamel says
May 15, 2020 at 3:24 pmWhile I did not know Judy, by knowing her daughter terry I know that she Must have been an amazing women. I send my sincerest condolences to the family not only from myself but from terry’s Uhc family. We’re all thinking of you
Dave Taylor says
May 17, 2020 at 8:00 pmTerry, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know how close you both were. Her obituary was beautifully written and describes her perfectly. One of the last times I saw her and you together was at my folks house, during a barbecue, that the entire Whiting family attended years ago. I can remember her cheerful disposition and how happy she always seemed to be. Please know you’ll be in my prayers.
Patricia Papineau says
May 18, 2020 at 2:40 pmTerry, I am so sorry for your loss, Judy was a very sweet, kind person and Uncle Charlie loved her dearly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Love,
Patty Kennedy Papineau