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Ian Douglas KENNEDY

Ian KENNEDY Obituary

7.5.1948 - 10.7.2025

Ian passed away in Dunedin Hospital on Thursday, July 10, 2025, following a period of ill health. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Deborah and Craig, Leigh and Greg, and treasured grandad of Evie, Ethan and Lily. Beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Special thanks to the Vascular Team and staff of 4C at Dunedin Hospital for their exceptional care of Ian. As per Ian's wishes a cremation has been held. Ian's life will be celebrated with a memorial service on Saturday, August 9, at 2.30pm at the Southland Musicians Club, 33 Preston Street, Invercargill. Messages can be sent to 25 Ballantrae St, Wallacetown 9816.

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Published by Southland Times on Aug. 5, 2025.

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Alf Calvert

Yesterday

I am sorry to hear of Ian´s passing. We played at many functions and I always enjoyed his humour and great drumming. Another very good person gone. Condolences to his family. Alf Calvert

Mary McIntosh

August 5, 2025

Condolences to debs,Leigh and family and Ian's siblings .I was married to Ian for 10 years and had some fun times and remained friends even after we divorced .RIP you old buggar ,hope there is Bourbon and Jo cocker music Mary

Neil and Susan McDermott

August 5, 2025

To Leigh and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ian. We spent a lot of time together with the Hall of Fame
Another great musician gone
too soon.

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