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 strength in recreating her life after her divorce from Ted Kennedy in 1982.
It's no secret that she had a complicated life, you know, her troubles with alcohol. But for us she was our grandmother.
Edward Kennedy III expressed gratitude to the city of Boston for embracing his grandmother during her time of need. The funeral was attended by hundreds, including former U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy III and current U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who served as a pallbearer.
Author's summary: Joan Kennedy remembered for complicated legacy.
- Joan Bennett Kennedy passed away at 89
- Complicated legacy marked by addiction, music, and political dynasty
- Kennedy family gathered in Boston for Catholic Mass