Kennedy Funeral Home - Essex

06/09/2026

Some things just belong to Essex — the water tower, Fun Fest, and the way this town looks after its own.

At Kennedy’s, every part of your loved one’s care happens right here in Essex. One home. One team. One community.

As the only fully locally owned and locally operated funeral and cremation company in the Municipality of Essex, every decision is made by people who live here, work here, and care deeply about this town.

Thank you for trusting us to look after your family with care that never leaves the community.

06/05/2026

Mills, Sharon (née McLean)

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on June 3, 2026 at 79 years of age. Beloved and devoted wife of Larry Mills, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Reunited with her cherished daughter Shelley Verbeek (Ri...

View Sharon Mills's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/05/2026

Myth: All funeral homes and cremation providers offer the same level of care.

Fact: What we do at Kennedy Funeral Home is different — and families feel it right away.

We’re the only one‑location, one‑team funeral home & cremation provider in Windsor/Essex.

Your loved one stays right here, with the same licensed professionals, from the first call to the final step.

No moving between buildings.
No being stored somewhere else.
No “your file is at the other location” moments.

Families tell us they appreciate:
• Consistency — the same people guiding them start to finish
• Clarity — one place, one process, no confusion
• Comfort — knowing exactly where their loved one is
• Care — handled by the team they chose, not by multiple people

This is what we do.
This is what we’re proud of.
This is why families trust us.

One location. One team. One standard of care.

06/02/2026

Ever wonder what “organized” really looks like in a funeral home?
At Kennedy Funeral Home, it starts with something simple:

One location. One team. One schedule. One standard of care.

When everything — and everyone — is under one roof, things don’t get lost, delayed, or accidentally scheduled “for next Tuesday instead of today.”

Here’s how we keep every service running smoothly (with a little humour, because life is heavy enough):

• One director guiding your family from start to finish
(No “Who was supposed to be at the cemetery?” moments.)

• Clear communication at every step
(If something needs to happen, we already know who’s doing it — and when.)

• No surprise fees or confusing add‑ons
(We don’t charge for things we forgot to do.)

• Real aftercare — not just a pamphlet
(We actually follow up. On purpose. And on time.)

• A team that knows your loved one’s story, not just their paperwork
(Because families deserve more than initials.)

Organization isn’t a buzzword here.
It’s the natural result of keeping everything — and everyone — in one place.

06/01/2026

Schinkel, Winnifred “Winny” (nee VanderVinne)

Passed away safe in the arms of Jesus, Winny Schinkel due to her faith in Jesus went to her heavenly home on May 30, 2026, at 90 years of age. Beloved wife of 67 years to Benjamin Schinkel. Loving mother of Ralph Schinkel (Georgina), late Elizabe...

View Winnifred "Winny" Schinkel's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/31/2026

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on May 30, 2026, at 74 years of age. Paula is now reunited with her beloved husband and best friend, Randy Tripp (2025), whose passing she carried close to her heart. Predeceased by her parents Jack D. Sweet (Betty) and Elsie Sweet and he...

View Paula Lynn Sweet-Tripp's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/30/2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nancy, who showed remarkable strength through many months of illness and hospital stays, and peacefully left us on May 29, 2026, at 72 years of age. Beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Betty Lee. Treasured sister of Lynn and her late husband Peter Basi...

View Nancy Ann Lee's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/29/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful moments at a funeral home don’t happen inside the building at all.

On a recent weekend, after we had closed for the day, a son sat quietly on the bench outside our doors. He stayed there for quite a while just thinking, breathing, remembering.

He told us earlier that it brought him comfort knowing his dad was right here in our care. Not across the County. Not in a facility he’d never see.

Here.
In Essex.
In this building.
In the community his dad called home.

For some families, that simple truth makes all the difference.
It means they can stop by, sit for a moment, and feel close even when they can’t be physically beside their loved one.

At Kennedy Funeral Home, your loved one stays with us from the moment they come into our care until the moment of final goodbye. One location. One team. One continuous line of dignity and attention.

If you ever have questions about how we care for your loved one, we’re always here to talk.

05/27/2026

"The Important Stuff Envelope”
Preplanning doesn’t have to be complicated. It can start with one envelope.

Grab any envelope and write on the front:
IMPORTANT STUFF — OPEN WHEN NEEDED

Inside, put:
• Your will
• Your insurance information
• The name of your executor
• A simple note with your funeral wishes
• A short list of important contacts
• A password list (or where to find it)

That’s it.

You don’t need a binder, a spreadsheet, or a colour‑coded system.
Just one envelope that your family can find when they need it.

And if you do hide it in the junk drawer…
at least tell someone which junk drawer.