FRANKLIN: David James Kennedy

David James Kennedy, born January 2, 1954, of Bellingham, Massachusetts, and a former resident of Franklin, died suddenly on March 22nd of heart failure. He was 71.

David was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Laura (Freedman) Kennedy. He is survived by three children, Dan (Kristyn) Kennedy, Andrew (Natalie) Kennedy, and Tom Kennedy; his siblings, Michael, Peter, and Janet; his grandchildren Jacoby, Riley, and Olive; his companion Linda, and many treasured nieces nephews, and friends.

David was born in Ottawa, Canada, and was the eldest son of Bartholomew and Margaret Diane Kennedy. His family moved numerous times throughout his childhood before settling in Massachusetts, where he lived the rest of his life. Ambitious from an early age, he started his own landscaping business in High School. After attending Babson College in Wellesley, MA, he began a long and eclectic career that spanned Sales, Environmental Remediation, and Drug and Alcohol testing.

With his beloved wife Laura, David was a devoted and enthusiastic parent to his three sons. Whether it was sports, music and art, or language studies, he supported his children’s interests and dreams. He consistently prioritized family and worked tirelessly to provide a stable home for them.

As a lifelong automobile enthusiast, David was often tinkering with, collecting, and admiring classic cars. He loved traveling to car shows and was always happy to help family and friends get their vehicle back on the road.

A Wake will be held on Thursday, March 27th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., Franklin, MA.

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 28th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church 130 South St.in Wrentham, MA.

Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Forever Home Rescue New England, an animal shelter in Medfield, MA.

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