Ruth M. Kennedy
Ruth M. Kennedy, 68, of North Fort Myers, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. She was born Aug. 2, 1941, in Boston, to William and Eleanor Horan Meaney.
She moved to the area in 1998, coming from Massachusetts. She was a communicant of St. Therese Catholic Church in North Fort Myers.
She was an accomplished artist specializing in watercolors. She enjoyed traveling and shopping and was a member of the “red hats.” Her family said she was a very giving person who was always doing for others.
She is survived by her loving family including her husband, Joe Kennedy; children, Jennifer Kennedy and Greg (Cathleen) Kennedy; grandchildren, Sara and Ryan; uncle, William Horan; and many loving cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. today at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 S.W. Pine Island Road. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 20115 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers. Entombment will follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in her name be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway.