Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy, 76 of Vermilion, died Thursday, January 27, 2005 in Community Health Partners West after a four year illness. He was born November 20, 1928 in Elyria, Ohio and has been a Vermilion resident for the past 17 years, moving from North Olmsted. He graduated from North Eaton High School and Oberlin College. He was a member of North Eaton Church of Christ. Mr. Kennedy had been the business manager for Spitzer Motor City, Brookpark for 32 years. He was a social member of VFW #7576, Vermilion and volunteered for their fish fries for many years. He enjoyed horse back riding, boating, traveling and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Carol (nee Schneider) Kennedy; 2 sons, Kirk Douglas Kennedy of North Olmsted and Bradley L. Kennedy of Wellington; 2 daughters, Darlene K. Kennedy of Vermilion, and Judy Carol Helmuth of Orrville; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Kennedy of Elyria. Preceding him in death were his parents, Leon and Marguerite Mabel (nee Tattersall) Kennedy; a brother, Jack Kennedy; and a sister, Shirley Kennedy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermilion Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7576, 7576 Poorman Road, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Private services will be held. Online condolences may be made to www.riddlefuneralhome.com.