It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Audrey Beatrice Kennedy at the age of 83 on January 15, 2013 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital. Audrey was born April 11, 1929 and raised in Standard, Alberta. In 1949 Audrey married Andrew Kennedy and in 1966 they moved to Salmon Arm where Audrey was the first person hired by Canada Manpower where she worked till her retirement in 1988. Audrey is pre-deceased by the love of her life Andy in 1999. She will be sadly missed by her children Andrea, Angela (Don Farquhar), Anita (George Bouchard), Andrew Dale (Cindy Turner), Allan Terrance (Brandi Fast). Her 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren all knew the love of a grandmother who lived her life for her family and friends. Audrey was the constant of their lives in an ever changing world.
An open house for Audrey was held on Saturday, June 19, 2013 where family and friends came together to honour and pay tribute to this special lady. On Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013 a Celebration of life service will be held at the family plot in Mt. Ida Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral Celebrant.
On line condolences may be sent to Audrey’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm, BC
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. The leaves and flowers may wither, The golden sun may set. But the ones who loved so dearly, Are the ones who won’t forget.