Kennedy Funeral Home - Essex

02/16/2026

When a family chooses Kennedy's, it’s never because we’re the biggest. It’s because we’re family‑owned, 100 % local, and genuinely here for the people of Essex County.

Families tell us they feel the difference the moment they walk in —
the calm, the clarity, the honesty.
No pressure.
No confusing packages.
No surprises.

Just real people helping real families through one of life’s hardest moments.

We take the time to listen.
We explain everything simply.
We honour every life with dignity, compassion, and transparency.

That’s why families choose Kennedy. And it’s why we’re proud to serve this community — one family at a time.

02/13/2026

People who appreciate our care and commitment often ask:
“Why don’t you have another location?”

Because we like knowing where the coffee is.
And the paperwork.
And your loved one.

Everything — and everyone — right where they belong.

02/13/2026

(nee VanderVeen)

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Anne at home surrounded by her loving family on February 12, 2026, at 74 years of age. Loving wife of Chris McKersie with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage. Dear mother of Jessica Vonk (Aaron), Kyle McKersie and Sa...

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02/09/2026

When a family calls Kennedy Funeral Home or our Caring Cremation company, their loved one is brought directly into our care at our single location. Our team handles the essential early steps onsite with clarity and compassion.

It’s a quiet comfort — knowing where your loved one is, and knowing they’re being cared for by the same steady hands from the very beginning.

02/06/2026

We're not fancy, we're familiar.

We don’t have a waterfall in the lobby.
We don’t have mood lighting or a concierge desk.
We don’t even have matching pens half the time.

But we do have something better:
A team that knows your name, listens when you talk, and doesn’t try to upsell you during one of life’s hardest moments.

We’re not fancy.
We’re familiar.
We’re the place your neighbour recommended, your cousin used, and your family trusts.

At Kennedy's, we keep things simple, honest, and human.
Because comfort doesn’t come from chandeliers — it comes from being treated like a person.

02/06/2026

MacAulay, Beverley Anne (nee Batley)
1940-2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Beverley MacAulay of Essex, Ontario, on February 3rd, 2026. Beverley was the eldest daughter of the late Peggy and Sterling Batley of Bury, Quebec. Loving wife of the late Donald M...

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02/04/2026

🌿 A Quiet Update I’m Proud to Share
Being a family‑owned funeral home has shaped the way I see this profession. When your name is on the sign, you feel every part of the work — the late nights, the small victories, the tough conversations, and the responsibility to take care of the people who take care of families.

Over the years, I’ve learned that the strength of a funeral home isn’t just in its reputation or its history. It’s in the team that shows up every day with compassion and pride. Supporting them has become one of the most meaningful parts of my work.

That’s why I’ve started offering a Culture & Staff Happiness Audit for funeral homes across Canada.

It’s built on the same values we live by here:
honesty, steadiness, simplicity, and genuine care for the people doing the work.

This isn’t a corporate program. It’s a human one — shaped by real experience, real conversations, and the belief that when your team feels supported, families feel it too.

If you’re an owner or manager who wants a healthier, more connected team, I’d be glad to help.
From one family‑run funeral home to another, we’re all trying to build places where people can do good work and feel good doing it.

Some of the most important improvements start with the values we’ve carried from the beginning.

02/04/2026

Boussey, Gerald
Passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026 with his family by his side at 94 at years of age. Dear husband of Madeleine with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage. Loving father of Michael, Susan (Al) McGuire, Laurie (Jim) McCamon, Janet (Randy) Lee and the late Jamie. Treasured ...

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02/02/2026

Sometimes families ask for something meaningful before they head home after making arrangements — a keepsake, a photo, or a small detail they want to be sure of. Because their loved one is here with us, onsite, we can take care of it right away.

Being together in one location means we can walk to the back, check with our own eyes, and give families the clarity or comfort they’re looking for before they even leave the building.

One place. One team. One steady standard of care.

🕊️ One location. One team. One family caring for yours.

01/29/2026

We’re a single‑location, family‑owned funeral home & cremation company.
No corporate maze. No complicated phone tree.
Just real people… and one coffee machine we all fight over.

Our team works together every day to care for families with dignity and clarity.

01/26/2026

Families deserve to know exactly who is caring for their loved one. At Kennedy Funeral Home, we’ve always believed that clarity and simplicity matter, especially during difficult times.

Everything we do is centered in one location, with one team and one family behind it. Our Caring Cremation Centre operates right here within Kennedy’s, supported by the same staff and the same commitment to dignity and care. Families can view our cremation prices directly on the Kennedy Funeral Home website, along with all of our service options, so they can make informed decisions with confidence.

We’re proud to offer a model that’s straightforward, local, and rooted in trust. When you walk through our doors, you know exactly who is caring for your family.

🕊️ Proudly family‑owned. Proudly Essex County.

01/26/2026

(nee Kaake)

Passed away unexpectedly at the Iler Lodge on January 20, 2026, at 85 years of age. Former spouse of the late Maurice Hurley. Loving mother of Dr. Sean Hurley (Geralynn Quinn-Hurley) and Joel Hurley. Dear grandmother of Maura Hurley and Quinn Hurley. Beloved sister of the ...

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