Obituary of Sarah Ann Kennedy

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah Anne Kennedy on May 25, 2026 at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.

Born in River Denys, Cape Breton, on March 5, 1932.  She was the second eldest of eleven children of Michael and Ena Mae (MacIsaac) Chisholm.

Sadie graduated from Teacher’s College and moved to Montreal to teach.  She returned to Nova Scotia to teach in a one room school house in Caledonia.  This is where she met Donnie Kennedy and they married in 1955.  Together they raised their eight children on the family dairy farm.

When her youngest child started school, Sadie took a secretary course and then began a 22 year career in Pathology at St Martha’s Regional Hospital. She loved her work and formed many lasting friendships.

Sadie was a devoted mother to Terry (Clare Cameron), Donald (Betty Oicle), Sandy (Olla Stewart), Barb (Wayne) Brown, Rose (Mike) Roberts, Gerard (Tracy MacDonald), Jackie (Donald MacDonald). She took great pride in her 13 grandchildren: Josh, Matthew (Melissa), and Nicholas Kennedy; Colin, Ryan (Sydney), and Trina Kennedy; Jill (Dylan) Scammell; Hannah, Madelyn (Zack), and Thomas (Sophia) Roberts; Bradley Kennedy (Emily); Christopher and Angus MacDonald and two great-grandchildren Rory and Charlotte Kennedy. She is also survived by her beloved sisters Margaret (late Lyle) Wilson and Anne Fougere; son-in-law Jim Caron, sisters-in-law: Bernadette Hendricken, and Jean Smith, Roberta and Irene Chisholm, brother-in-law Brian Wilkinson. 

She is predeceased by husband of 49 years Donnie, daughter Cathy (Jim Caron), grandchildren Luke Brown, Mark Kennedy and Connor MacDonald; brothers Archie (Sally), Martin (Irene), Michael (Roberta), and sisters: Isabel, Mary, Cecilia, Irene, Marie (Brian).

One of Sadie’s proudest accomplishments was helping build the Veterans Memorial in St. Andrews. The memorial honours the sacrifice of local soldiers who served in the many wars.

Sadie lived a life of service. She was a proud member of St Andrews CWL for more than 60 years and a founding member of St. Andrews  Oak and Owl Club. She also served on many boards, including the Credit Union and Parish Council, and helped launch the Credit Union school savings program.

Sadie lived a faith filled life and was a proud member of the St. Andrews Parish.

The family would like to thank the R.K. MacDonald Nursing for the excellent care during her time there. 

Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in St. Andrew's Church, St. Andrews. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to the St. Andrews Cemetery Fund or a charity of one’s choice.

"Whatever you give, you will always receive more in return."