Kennedy Funeral Home - Essex

10/12/2026

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Terry with his family by his side on October 12, 2026, at 90 years of age. Devoted husband of 66 years to Margaret (nee Westwood). Loving father of Susan McAuley (Rob), Simon Crawley, Andrew Crawley and Tim Crawley (Jamie). Cherished grandpa of K...

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10/12/2026

It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Peter de Vries on October 8, 2026. Peter was the beloved son of the late Hendrick and Maria de Vries, and a devoted husband to Eleanore, with whom he shared 10 wonderful years of marriage. He was the cherished so...

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10/07/2026

There is a big difference between a business that just has an office in town, and a home that has been part of the fabric of Essex for generations.

At Kennedy Funeral Home, our roots here aren’t a marketing strategy, they are our way of life. When your family needs us, you aren't dealing with a rotating schedule or a corporate script. You are sitting down with people who live right here in the community, shop at the same local spots, and care deeply about doing things the right way.

Whether you are looking to plan ahead, arrange a traditional gathering, or design a simple, meaningful cremation tribute, everything is handled right here under one roof, by our family, for yours.

Our door is always open if you want to sit down and talk things through.
📞 Reach out anytime at 519-776-7378

10/06/2026

Passed away surrounded by the love of his family in Windsor on October 5, 2026, at 89 years of age. Loving husband of Marie (nee Meloche) with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage. Loving father of Bill, Sue, Mike, Linda Vanroon (Nick), Vince (Erin), Bernadette and Ida. Treasured grandpa of 11 gr...

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10/06/2026

(nee Santarossa)

Passed away peacefully in Windsor surrounded by the love of her family on October 6, 2026, at 76 years of age. Daughter of the late Gisberto and Madeline Santarossa. Daughter-in-law of the late Bruce and Edna Jamieson. Beloved wife of Rick with whom she celebrated 56 years o...

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10/05/2026

With heavy hearts we announce Tom’s passing with his family at his side on October 4, 2026, at 64 years of age. Son of the late Harold and Mary Jesso. Son-in-law of Dianne and the late Raymond Desjardins. Beloved spouse of Lisa Birrell. Treasured father of Kevin, Jesse (Diana) and the late Shawn. St...

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10/02/2026

100% Online Arrangements are now available, from the comfort of home.

Families can now make every funeral or cremation decision online. View all products, see prices, get a total and arrange at your own pace with the same honest, family‑owned care Essex County has trusted for generations.
Click this link to check it out: https://sympathyplan.com/guest/158a365b-950a-4756-8f96-041f393f19ef?viewAs=fhAdmin

10/01/2026

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 29, 2026, at 83 years of age. Loving and devoted husband of Joan Krieger. Treasured father of Janine Krieger; Glenn and Peggy Krieger; Denise and Chris Richards and reunited in Heaven with Gregory Krieger (2025). Cherished Papa of Delan...

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09/30/2026

Buyer Beware: Always add up what you’re actually paying.

Some prepaid funeral insurance plans run 10–15 years… and when families finally total the cost, they nearly fall off a chair.

We used to offer prepaid insurance plans years ago.
We stopped, because families told us the long payment terms and premiums made everything way more complicated than it needed to be.

At Kennedy Funeral Home, every prepaid plan is:
Up to 36 months
0% interest
No inflated insurance costs
Guaranteed pricing

No decade‑long payment plan for something that should be straightforward.

Care Over Transaction. 519-776-7378

09/29/2026

(nee Emery)

Passed away peacefully at the Sun Parlour Home in Leamington with her family by her side on September 26, 2026, at 85 years of age. Loving wife of the late John (2018). Devoted and loving mother of Grace Knutson (Merle), Joy Pierce, Wendy Pierce, David Pierce (Jayne), and Tim Pie...

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