Carol Grace Kennedy, at 76

Carol Grace (Cardoza) Kennedy passed on to God at the age 76 on Jan. 2, 2023. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Winthrop on Dec. 18, 1945 and grew up in Hanover. After her husband completed his military service, they moved to Hingham, and eventually settled in Hull.

Mrs. Kennedy was a stay-at-home, mother caring for her children, especially her son Michael, for whom she was a fierce advocate. Along with a few other parents, in 1985 she began a parent advocacy group in Hingham to ensure that children with disabilities would be allowed to participate in inclusion classrooms and be offered the same educational opportunities as typically developing children. After her son’s graduation from high school, she worked as a legal secretary for the Shapiro and Green law firm. Unfortunately, after she was diagnosed with multiple debilitating illnesses, she had to stop working, but continued to remain an advocate for people with disabilities.

Mrs. Kennedy was the daughter of the late Dr. Mathew E Cardoza II, and Grace (Cady) Cardoza.

In addition to her husband of 59 years, Michael L. Kennedy, she is survived by her three children, Lisa A Kennedy of Las Vegas, Michael R. Kennedy of Hull, and Megan G. Kennedy of Hull. She was the proud grandmother of Samuel, Jeffrey, and Brenton Porter, and Bryan Kennedy. She also had one great-grandson.

A prayer service will be held for family and close friends of Mrs. Kennedy on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.; visitation hours are from 1-3 p.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home, 45 East Water St.,  Rockland. Following the services, there will be a gathering to celebrate Mrs. Kennedy’s life at the hall of Trinity Episcopal Church, 3 Goddard Ave, Rockland.