Kennedy Clan Gathers to Say Goodbye to Joan Kennedy
The first wife of the late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, Joan Bennett Kennedy, passed away at 89, leaving behind a complicated legacy marked by addiction, music, and a political dynasty.
Dozens of Kennedy family members gathered in Boston to mourn her death at a Catholic Mass. Joan Kennedy was remembered for her struggles with alcohol, but also for her role as a grandmother.
It's no secret that she had a complicated life, you know, her troubles with alcohol. But for us, she was our grandmother, said Edward Kennedy III.
Notable attendees at the service included former U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy III and current U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary was not mentioned as attending, however Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was mentioned as a pallbearer. The city of Boston was thanked for
embracing her when she was recreating herself and her lifeafter her divorce from Ted Kennedy in 1982.
Author's summary: Joan Kennedy's complicated legacy was remembered by her family.
- Age at death: 89
- Cause of death: reportedly died in her sleep
- Notable attendees: Edward Kennedy III, Joe Kennedy III, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.