Obituary of Addelyn Grace Kennedy
Woodstock, CT - Addelyn Grace Kennedy passed away peacefully in the arms of her mother and father on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born at 10:14 am and went to heaven at 9:27 pm the same day. Addelyn was the daughter of Sean and Shannon (Vayo) Kennedy and the little sister to her proud big brothers, Maverick (4) and Declan (2) of Woodstock, CT.
She is survived by her loving family of grandparents Michael and Laurie Kennedy of Holland, MA, Robert Vayo of Auburn, MA, and Dawn Vayo of Grafton, MA; great grandparents Ronald and Dorothy Croke of Holland, MA, Theresa Kennedy of Chicopee, MA, and Paul and Evelyn Loud of Fort Myers, FL; Uncle Andrew Vayo of Auburn, MA, and uncles and aunties Christopher and Kristen Kennedy of Auburn, MA, Thomas and Samantha Kennedy of West Brookfield, MA, and Eric and Sarah Kennedy of Brimfield, MA; and her cousins Fiona, Sadie, Cole, Landon, Kade, Lilah, and Asher. She will also be missed dearly by many other extended family and friends.
Addelyn was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 halfway through Shannon’s pregnancy. Sean and Shannon chose life for Addelyn and made the best of the time they had with her. Although Addelyn’s life was short, she was able to meet her big brothers and grandparents, and received nothing but love
and snuggles during her short time here.
Addelyn’s parents would like to thank the UMass Memorial Hospital staff for the empathy and compassion they had for the family throughout the entire journey.
Memorial donations in Addelyn’s memory may be made to UMass Memorial Hospital’s NICU as follows: UMass Memorial Health, Office of Philanthropy, Care of NICU, One Biotech, Suite 301, 365 Plantation Street, Worcester MA 01605, or online at donate.umassmemorial.org.
Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. A Celebration of Life will take place at 10:00 am at High Pointe Church 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson CT on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Burial will take place privately at a later date. Leave a message of love and support at smithandwalkerfh.com