Oct 11 2010
Ian Kennedy sad news
Ian Kennedy passed away yesterday morning after a long and painful illness.
A true “Ian day” with clear blue sky and a lovely sailing breeze was a fitting tribute from the weather.
I knew Ian in his post sailing days and enjoyed many times with him catching the sunshine and peace in a lovely part of the world being Thorpe Bay Beach and that is how i shall hold my memories.
Ian being one of the longest serving members of Thorpe Bay Yacht Club always took a very keen interest in its affairs and was alway able to help with the history of members and events.
Thoughts are with the family and especially Margaret who has seen far too much pain and suffering and been a real saint.
once funeral details are known i shall let you know.
Peter Thompson Commodore
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Our sincerest condolences to Margaret, Lindsey, Mat and all the Family.
A great man who will be sorely missed.
May he be at peace and back sailing through the sky’s.
Regards and Love,
Wayne and Candy. x
Some 16 yrs ago when I joined the club I knew very few members but I have never forgotten that one person in particular immediately made me feel very welcome and at home with his natural friendliness, charm and banter and he was always an asset in any conversation.
Laterly, Ian was in my view a very brave man even allowing for the tremendous love and support of his family, especially Margaret.
There is little that can be said to bring comfort at this early time of loss for those who were the closest to him but may I say that at the very least you must all be as proud of him as he was undoubtedly all of you.
Glenn.
Sincere condolencies to Margaret and the family.
Robin & Jane
Our condoleces to Margaret and the rest of the family. A great man who was a very valued member of our community, who will be sorely missed.
Nick and Karen
Always had a smile, always said hello, always enthusiastic about sailing.
Ian will be sorely missed.
Margaret and Family please except our condolences.
love
Spratty and Tracey
I remember Ian with fondness. I remember he always wore his sailing shoes, even when he went to work! He had loads of friends. On the water, he was always sportsmanlike. He was great company because he always put you at ease.
Ian will be having his funeral service on monday 25th October at 11am,
Holy Trinity Church,
Southchurch blvd,
Southend
SS2 4XA
Family flowers only please,
Donations to Fair Havens Hospice at Home. c/o F.P Guiver & Sons. 641 Southchurch Road. SS1 2PN. 01702 467426
Following celebration at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club SS1 3NW,
Please can we ask all yacht club members to park within the field so leaving space for others at the clubhouse.
Peter,