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Thursa KENNEDY Obituary

KENNEDY,
Thursa Margaret:
30932 Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd.) T.M. Kennedy, RRC, RNZNC. Paul Harris Fellow. Peacefully with her family, on Saturday, 6 January 2018, at Hospice Southland. Loved daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Kennedy, loved sister and sister-in-law of Ken* and Gay*, Kay and Greg Blackburn, Donald and Catherine, Tui and Geoff Pasco, Peter*, David, Ian, Wendy Creurer, Sue and Paul Golding; much loved Aunt and Great-Aunt.
R.I.P
Rosary will be held in St Patrick's Church, Rimu Street, at 7.00pm on Wednesday, 10 January. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary's Basilica, Tyne Street, at 1.30pm on Thursday, 11 January, followed by committal service at the Southland Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland may be left at the Church. Messages to 58 Tramway Road, Invercargill 9812.
(* denotes deceased)
Respectfully cared for by J Fraser and Sons Ltd F.D.A.N.Z.
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Published by Southland Times from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2018.

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So sorry to read of Thursa's passing. I first worked with Charge Nurse Kennedy in Ward 1 Kew Hospital in the late 60's before she joined the RNZNC. She inspired me to join the Nursing Corps also, we both worked at Waiouru Hospital in the early 70's. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Heather Blackmoore (Cpl McIntyre RNZNC)

January 26, 2018

So Sorry to read of Thursa's Death, our prayers, sympathy and condolences are with Tui and family

Robert and Kay Price

January 12, 2018

Sorry to hear of Matron Kennedys passing. As mentioned by others, a fair task master and ended up in military hospitals where she was the matron and I happened to be a patient at the time. RIP Matron and god bless and regards to the family.
Alan (Archie)Dawson, WO1 RNZ Signals (retired)

January 11, 2018

We knew Thursa for many years both in the military and as civilians. She was a favourite with our 2 sons, and was great during the many medical emergencies our family managed, especially in Waiouru! She was greatly respected everywhere she worked. We send her family our love and deepest sympathy.

Patrick and Dawn Nolan

January 10, 2018

Very sorry to hear of Thursa's death. Happy memories of time in Kew Hospital when she was nursing there and socialising in the 50's and early 60's.

Dave Kerr

January 10, 2018

A very sad day. Had the pleasure of working with Matron Kennedy at Waiouru Hospital, 75/77. A strict and fair matron and a great teacher and mentor, R.I.P. Matron Kennedy. Robert McIntosh (NSW)

January 9, 2018

Sad to hear that Thursa has passed on. I had the pleasure of working with her at Burnham Camp Hospital and even though I was a lowly medic, she still took the time to look out for me as well as all of the others under her command. She was one of my inspirations for becoming a Registered Nurse. I am grateful to have met her and for the influence she had on my life.

Geoff Crowhurst

January 9, 2018

I was sad to learn of Thursa's passing she was a wonderful lady who I was priviledged to live and work with while on exchange from UK to NZ. She then sponsored my immigration to NZ where I spent many happy years. RIP Thursa

Val Coleman

January 8, 2018

I was sad to hear of Thursa's passing. We had some good long talks when I was writing the RNZNC history. She told me a lot about herself.

My thoughts are with her family and I thank her for sharing her story with me and the support she gave me.

Regards
Sherayl McNabb
Historian RNZNC

Sherayl McNabb

January 8, 2018

Gone from out sight but never from our hearts. Thank you Thursa for your support and guidance when I joined the RNZNC as a new nursing officer.
My thoughts are with all the family.
regards Brenda Baker (nee Burton, RNZNC)

January 8, 2018

Am saddened by the news of Matron Kennedys death.
She was my boss for three years whilst working at Waiouru base hospital.
A tough but fair boss, wonderfull memories.

murray rouse

January 8, 2018

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