Kennedy Funeral Home - Essex

11/21/2025

(1959-2025)
Susan Gail TUCK SWEETMAN

It is with sadness, but in the confidence of our trust in the promises of Jesus Christ that Susan went home on October 28, 2025 to be with her heavenly family.

Susan will be lovingly remembered by her husband Brian R. Sweetman, sister-in-law Amy...

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11/19/2025

One Family. One Vision. One Community

Back in 2007, Jenn and I bought Kennedy Funeral Home from the Kennedy family. From that day forward, we’ve been proud to carry on its heritage as one of Essex County’s last fully local, single-family owned funeral and cremation companies. It’s just the two of us — no partners, no hidden investors — and that makes us a rare gem in Windsor-Essex.

Now, here’s why that matters. Today, most funeral homes and cremation companies in our area are either owned by large corporations or by multiple individuals. That’s very different from us. Kennedy Funeral Home is one of the few places where ownership rests with one family, one team, one vision. Jenn and I are the sole owners, and we’re right here, living and working in the same community we serve.

When we started, it really was a David versus Goliath story. We didn’t have the big financial backing that almost all of our competitors enjoy. What we did have was determination, hard work, and a commitment to families. And over time, that’s what made Kennedy Funeral Home a household name in Essex County.

Let me share something we’re especially proud of. We’ve always believed families deserve clarity and trust. That’s why we were the first funeral home in Essex County to publish all our pricing online — well before the Bereavement Authority of Ontario required funeral companies to do so. Transparency shouldn’t be optional; it should be the standard. And we were among the first in Ontario to stream funerals online (2008), so loved ones could be together even when distance kept them apart.

Here’s another difference. We don’t spend a lot on advertising. Instead, we rely on something more powerful: word of mouth. Families who experience our care often share their stories, and that’s how we’ve grown. Our team is known for being warm and welcoming — and that’s something you can’t buy, only live.

So, when people ask what makes Kennedy Funeral Home different, the answer is simple. We’re not just another funeral or cremation provider. We’re one family, serving families. And in Essex County where corporate or multi-partner ownership is becoming the norm, we remain proudly a single-family owned funeral home. That’s what makes us different, and that’s what makes all the difference.

11/18/2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Cammie, who left us peacefully at home on November 16, 2025, at the age of 56. Beloved daughter of Linda Bisson (late Don) and Doug Brackell. Loving and devoted mother of Jordan (Avery) and Dustin (Jaclyn). Treasured grandmother of Scarlett. C...

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11/17/2025

🌿 Choosing the Right Executor 🌿

When planning ahead, one of the most important decisions is choosing an executor—the person who will carry out your wishes.

The best executor isn’t about being “perfect.” It’s about someone who is: 💚 Trustworthy and fair 💚 Compassionate and patient 💚 Organized and comfortable with paperwork and finances 💚 Willing and available to help when the time comes

Sometimes that’s a family member, sometimes a close friend, and sometimes a professional. What matters most is finding someone who can balance trust, competence, and compassion. We recommend using the services of a professional to assist you in drafting your will.

11/13/2025

Meyer, Frieda Elizabeth (nee Baars)

Passed away peacefully at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington on November 12, 2025, at 102 years of age. Loving wife of the late Eric Meyer (1994). Cherished mother of Jutta (Martin) Bauer and Elizabeth (Tom) Knight. Treasured grandmother of Jeff Knight and ...

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11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Brown, Dorothy

Passed away on November 9, 2025 at the age of 76. Cherished wife of Robert Brown with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Loving mom of Steven Brown. Dear grandma of Alyssa. Predeceased by her parents Chester and Ruby Gunning, her sister Nancy and brother Wayne. Also remembe...

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11/06/2025

Essex is a town that remembers. We were honoured to work with the Royal Canadian Legion in Essex to highlight the new Veteran Banners—a lasting tribute to those who served.

10/29/2025

Langlois, Josephine

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2025, a day before her 97th birthday in Strathroy ON. Loving wife of the late Alphonse Langlois (2014). Cherished mother of Carol (Keith) Lumsden and Gail (Bill) Disher. Dear nana of Joelle (Jason), Sco...

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10/27/2025

Respectful, personal service that eases a difficult time. We strive to do it a little better.

10/27/2025

Martin, John

It is with great sadness that we share that John was welcomed home into the arms of his Saviour on October 26, 2025. Cherished husband of Lynne (Wolfe) with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Treasured father of Adam (in heaven since 1978), Leanne Charette (Marc) and Evan (Ang...

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10/25/2025

Lapain, Jack “John”

Passed away after brief illness at the Erie Shores Hospice with his family by his side on October 24, 2025, at 80 years of age. Son of the late Orville and Stella Lapain. Husband of Susan (nee Riberdy). Treasured father of John Lapain (Catharine), Carrie (David) Holden, D...

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