​Evelyn Kennedy of Ripley dies in her 100th year

Evelyn Bernice Kennedy (née Reid) of Ripley and formerly of Teeswater, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, with family by her side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, in her 100th year.

Loving mother of Cathy (Doug) Mowbray, Brenda (Monty) Edgar, Reid (Debbie) Kennedy, Launa (Len) Voisin, Linda (Brent) Shields, and John (Ronda) Kennedy.

Missed by nine grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, with two more expected in March.
 
Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Betty Kennedy; brother-in-law, Jack Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her husband, Colin Kennedy (2001); parents, Hazel (née Vance) Reid Keyes and Laurence Reid; stepfather, Elwin Keyes; sister, Shirley Hall; brother, Jim Keyes; and in-laws, Catherine (Mike) Weiss, Hugh Kennedy, Stewart (Marjorie) Kennedy, Adam (Betty) Kennedy, Doug (Anita) Kennedy, John Lewis Kennedy (infant), Jessie (Pat) Clancy and Ron (Pete) Kennedy.

Evelyn started her adult life as a hairdresser in Ripley before marrying Colin. She continued with this career for many years in Teeswater before going to work as a receptionist for Dr. Phil Leahy, and later Dr. Marie Gear.

She and Colin loved to travel and visited many parts of the world. She was quite adventurous, swimming with the dolphins, hot-air ballooning, para-sailing and visiting the Grand Canyon, all in her last 20 years of life.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from 4-8 p.m., at the Tiffin Funeral Home, Teeswater, where the funeral will be held Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 11 a.m., with Ann Maycock officiating.

Spring interment, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Teeswater.

Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society or the Teeswater Medical Centre, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.