Obituaries of NOVEMBER 1982 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.

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Submitted by: Chris Tidwell
Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La.
Nov 15, 1982

Francis Kennedy

Francis J. Kennedy, 72, a native of Scranton, Penn. and a resident of
Thibodaux for many years, died 8 a.m. today after a lengthy illness.

He was employed with the teaching profession for over 45 years, and
organized the first Distributive Education program in Lafourche Parish
at Thibodaux High School. He was later instrumental in establishing this
program at Central and South Lafourche High Schools and also, in
publicizing these programs throughout the state.

Upon his retirement in 1975, he continued as a substitute teacher in all
subjects, and counseled individuals and secured job placements for
students. In May of 1982, he was employed by the Lafourche Parish
Council on Aging as Job Placement Specialist in the Senior Community
Service Employment Program to find employment for senior citizens age 55
and over, in an area covering seven parishes, Terrebonne included.

Mr. Kennedy was also a member of many organizations, such as, the
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce; Rotary Club; Lions Club; director for the
first Tourism Seminar at Lafourche parish; and the American Council on
Alcoholism problems, among others.

He is survived by his wife, Lorena Fort Kennedy; a brother, John G.
Kennedy of Fort Pierce, Fla.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Andrews Kennedy; his
parents, Delia McManmon Kennedy and Michael Martin Kennedy; six
brothers, Paul R., Joseph T., Richard A., James, Patrick and Thomas
Kennedy; and three sisters, Bridget, Mary and Elizabeth Kennedy.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are
preferred.

Landry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.