Obituary of Gordon Thomas Kennedy

May 30, 1950 – Toronto, Ontario
December 26, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Gord Kennedy, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, in his home at the age of 70 years.

Gord was born in Toronto, ON on May 30, 1950. He moved to Calgary with his family as a young boy and attended high school in Bowness. Gord later met and married Rita (nee Ruck) and together they had one daughter Crystal Kennedy.

Gord was a very passionate man who was always ready for his next adventure. Whether it be driving across the country or spending his summers camping and fishing with family, friends or literally anyone who wanted to go fishing. He was such a people’s person; he fought for the underdog because he always saw the good in others. Gord was generous, even when he had nothing he always had something to give to others. The light of his life was his only daughter Crystal. He was the most amazing Dad and best friend to her.

Gord was well known in the automobile industry as he spent over forty years wheeling and dealing in Calgary. He will be fondly remembered by all those who had the privilege to know him.

Gord is survived by his wife Rita, daughter Crystal, sisters, Julie (Marv) Keyser, Barb Kennedy, Christine (Al) Davies, Sheila Kennedy; and brother Robbie (Sue) Kennedy of Calgary. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Doug.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North Calgary, AB) on Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB), on Friday, January 29, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. All others are invited to join Gord’s service streamed live on his obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com on the day of the service.

Crystal will also be holding a Celebration of Life for Gord on Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Stanley Park at noon. Please join Rita and Crystal and share your stories and favourite memories. It will help heal our hearts to hear all the ways Gord has touched your lives. Please contact Crystal at 403-620-8573 or chkennedy@shaw.ca  to let her know that you would like to attend. 

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes in Gord’s name may be made directly to the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society, 5000 – 11 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2Y5, Telephone: (403) 253-2059. Gord believed no one should go hungry. If you had the pleasure of eating at his table you would know this. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Gord’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Gordon Kennedy, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.