August 21, 1934 – July 22, 2021

One month shy of his 87 birthday, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at The Village of Taunton Mills after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

Beloved husband of the late Jean Kay.

Cherished father of Carolyn (Dean), Rick (Nancy), Murray (Gail) and Marilyn (Paul).

Predeceased by sons Larry and Ronald Kennedy.

Adored Grandpa of Adam, Laura, Brandon, Michelle, Andrew, Kathryn, Kristin, Evan and Dilon.

Loving Great-Grandpa to Kennedy, Wesley, Chloe, Sydney, Chelsea, Chase, Kenzie, Jaxton and three more on the way. Loved brother to Doris and the late Laurel and Marie.

Will be missed by brother-in-laws John and Clarence and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. The family would like to thank the staff of the Dunlop village at Taunton Mills for their tireless dedication, kindness, love and care of our dad.

Marcia was a great source of comfort to Carolyn and Marilyn in his last days and Tracy Scott, a personal friend of the family, provided ongoing support to Rick and dad throughout his time at the village.

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King St., West (905-721-1234) on Thursday July 29th, 2021 from 9:00 am until 10:15 am. Please use the link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/QacbzGo .

A private family Celebration of Life service will take place in the chapel at 10:30 am.

Donations may be made in memory of Earl, to the Canadian Parkinson’s Foundation.

Online condolences may be placed at oshawafuneralhome.com .