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