Sydney
They say that an obituary is a letter to the loved ones left behind. And for Howard Kenny, he had no shortage of those who loved him. On Thursday, March 10, 2022, Howard passed away surrounded by family, warm in his bed and held by his loving wife. He was and will always be immeasurably treasured.
In his final days, his home was a revolving door of visitors – friends and family coming together to make just one more memory to hold on to. And even after a week filled with laughter and tears, Irish songs, and comforting stories, we have all found ourselves praying for just ‘one more.’
But despite what we may wish, we take comfort in knowing we have a lifetime of memories to cherish, and that heaven became a little brighter today. Affectionately called Howie by those who loved him, we will remember him for his witty and sharp humour, his gentle nature and endearing stubbornness. How he took care of his family with warm words and ample encouragement. His family knew that they could always count on him to be found on the sidelines, in the stands, or wherever they needed him to be in their times of need.
Born in Halifax to Katherine (MacDonald) Kenny, he later moved to North Sydney where he began to build his life in a way that speaks to who he was as an individual. From his time coaching little league and minor hockey to being a salesman with Canada Packers and Hub Meat Packers – he was a hardworking man who encouraged his children to live with the same values and passion he demonstrated every day of his long and full life.
Through his guidance and support, Howard was an integral part of establishing a locally owned and operated family business – Kenny’s Pizza – which was a great source of pride for him.
As a long-standing member of the Seaview Golf Course, a life-long fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the St. Louis Cardinals, Howard was an avid sports enthusiast. If there was a statistic to be known, he knew it.
Above all, Howard was a strong, kind, loving and supportive father, husband, brother, grandfather, and friend. We will all miss him more than words can say.
Howard will be forever cherished in the hearts of: his devoted wife, Catherine (Sis) MacGillivary; daughter, Lorraine (Brian) Harris; sons, John (Elaine), Donald, and Michael (Shelly); grandchildren, Shantel (Nathan), Caitlin (Mariko), Josh (Robyn), Jenna (Kendall), Janelle (Ryan), Jordan (Meaghan), Aaron, and Megan (Johnny); sisters, Maureen (Jim) Doyle, and Dorothy (Albert) Sumarah; sisters-in-law, Mona MacDonald, Colleen (John) Dezagiacomo, and Elaine (Roddie, deceased) MacGillivary; brother-in-law, Elio Ianetti and daughters-in-law, Karen and Shannon.
Besides his mother, Howard was predeceased by his brothers, Donald, Lawrence and sisters, Lorraine and Mary.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 381 Whitney Avenue, Sydney, at 11a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022, with Father Dennis Lamey officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, at later date.
We are grateful to Dr. Siva Thanamayooran, Dr. Glen Worth, and the VON and Palliative Care Nurses and Doctors. A heartfelt thank you to Howard’s granddaughter, Jenna McNeil, who provided compassionate care to ensure his final days were both comfortable and peaceful.
Memorial donations in memory of Howard may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the VON.
In true Howie fashion, today it’s fitting that we end by saying, “Okay, say goodbye.”
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
To Catherine and Family. Sincere Condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time .
From: Sandy and Agnes Scott
Catherine & Family
Sorry to hear of Howard passing Will keep Him & the Family in my Prayers May God Bless all of you
From: Ada Hagen
So sorry for your loss.
From: Phyllis Adams
Our heartfelt condolences to Sis and all the family…I met Howie and Sis early on in my sales career and instantly knew they were an awesome couple…always so friendly and genuine…many years later if we met … always a smile and a chat…always a gentleman…Howie will be missed by so many…..rest in peace….
AnnMarie & Phillip Gibbons, Mira…
From: AnnMarie Gibbons
Oh Sis! So very sorry to hear of Howie’s passing. My heart hurts. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family. Hugs to you – I know your pain.
From: Brenda Philpott
Sis and Family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. We have wonderful memories of Howie over the years. He was a very special person
From: Frank & Carlotta BINNS
Jenna. And. Family. Our. Thoughts. And. Prayers. Are with. You. At. This. Difficult. Time. Cherish. Your. Memories. He is at peace. Now. One day you. Will. See. Him. Again. Take. Care. Of. Your. Mom. She. Will need you. My. Condolences. To all. The. Family. RIP. Howard
From: Anne. Marie. Desveaux
SO VERY sorry to hear of Howies passing.A TRUE GENTLEMAN.REST IN PEACE,SIR!
From: Joan C Macintosh
To Mike, Shelly and your family. We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. What a wonderfully full life he lived. We send our deepest condolences. Coleen and Allen
From: Coleen Moore-Hayes
I knew Howie back when he lived on Kytes Hill. Howie and I coached and managed the very first Grand Lake Road Expos Little League team He did all the driving around as I was only 16. I remember him as a kind person to all and fun guy to know.
My condolences to Howie’s family.
From: Rick MacDonald
So sorry for your loss May God bless you all … Howie was one of a kind always made you laugh!
From: Eileen and Allan Clarke
Howard was a personality plus person, always had time to chat and was a very witty person . Loved chatting with him and Sis at Tim’s or casino . He will be missed . He is in God’s hands now . R.I.P. My friend
From: Wayne Nichols
Catherine and family. So very sorry to hear of Howie’s passing Our love,thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this sad and difficult time. God bless
From: Walter and Shirley Wojick
So sorry for your loss. Howie was a gentleman and will be missed.
From: Tom Bond
My deepest condolences Sis & family on Howie’s passing. I remember well our working days at Canada Packers. Forever in your hearts!
From: Maureen Lynch
Dear Mike and Shelly….our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Hope all your memories of your Dad will help you during this very difficult time.
From: Don and Joyce
Very sad to hear of Howie’s passing.
To All of you….. my heartfelt condolences.
So many great memories of Howie and fabulous family times; crazy conversations, laughter, food and the occasional cocktail.
May you all find comfort in your memories, now and always.
From: Lisa LeDrew
I am sorry to hear that Howie passed away. Howie coached me in Little League with the Athletics in the Pier in 1963 and we have been friends since. I saw him many times in the Northend while doing my walking tours and we always had time to chat. Howie was a respected man and always had a smile. My sincere condolences to Sister and the family. Rest in Peace Howie.
From: Jay Duguid
Sis, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember the happy, fun times we spent with Howie. Our love to you all…
From: Gordon and Sally Matheson
Sis and Family
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Howard. May your beautiful memories help you at this most difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Howie and Anne MacRury MacIntyre
Sis, Lorraine & Family
A devoted Husband & Father will be with you everyday in some way & never go away you will say “remember when Dad said”.
My thoughts are with you 🙏
Sincerely,
Gail Sampson
Sis and family,
Our deepest condolences on Uncle Howard’s passing. Our memories of Uncle Howard will always be of family moments, lots of laughter, and Howard telling us our golf swings were all wrong. He left an indelible impression on us as a man who led a good life, and who valued family above all.
All our love,
Mary Beth, Glenn, Ben, Greg, Aditi, and Camila
Mike and family my deepest condolences so sorry for your loss
sis and family:
My sincere condolences on Howard’s passing. May pleasant memories help to console you during these difficult times. You most certainly are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear sis our sincere condolences to you and your family,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, John and Judy cechetto
Dear Sis our condolences go out to you and all the family on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather Howie! Sending lots of hugs your way and we will be thinking of you today and in the days to come
Roma and Alllan Burgoyne
My heart is filled with sympathy and prayers to you Sis and family. May the love of family and friends be with you during this difficult time.
Doreen MacDonnell
Sis and family
Sincere sympathy on your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, may his soul rest in eternal peace.
Sis and Family My deepest condolences to you and your Family R.I.P Howie
Sending our sincerest condolences to Howie’s family. We will always remember his kind words and conversations. He was a pillar in the community. Fly high my friend with the angels to heavens gate. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Sincere condolences to the Kenny family on Howie’s passing. He was a great golfing buddy with a great talent at story telling and a wonderful sense of humour. Thanks for the memories Howie. God speed.
Dear Kenny Family:
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of Howie who was a lovely man.
David and I always enjoyed our chats when we would meet… especially baseball chats.
He will be missed
Sis and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Stan and Estelle
Sis and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Howie’s passing. He was a wonderful man. Heartfelt Condolences 🙏🏻💕
Diana ( Krszwda) MacDonald
Sis & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Howie’s passing. He was a wonderful man. Heartfelt condolences. 🙏🏻💕
So sorry to learn of Howie’s death. I lived on Kyte’s Hill and remember visiting so often. He and Sis were always so kind and welcoming when I would pop in. I then babysat when I got older. He really was a lovely person. Mom thought the world of him. My condolences to you all.
Lorraine, Brian and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sharon & Kenny MacLeod
Dear Catherine (Sis) and family,
Very sorry to hear of Howard’s death. I have good memories of him at my parent’s home on Coady St. , Barry’s parties, and even before that when he took me to see the Bill Lynch show when I lived on Style’s Lane as a little girl. Also when he and my father flew to Montreal after Lorraine’s death. Such a good and kind man. Sincerely, David, Janet & family.
Mike, Shelly & Family
We are so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our Condolences you and your Family.
Jim & Carleen Cabdelora
Sis and family my deepest condolence. R.I.P. Howard.
My deepest sympathy to Sis and Kenny family. R.I.P. Howard.
Mike,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Bert and Maurina Lewis
Sis, so sorry to hear of Howie’s passing. When I was a little kid he would dance with me at Elaine and Roddie’s New Years Eve partys. I always thought how he made me feel important at that age said a lot about his character. He was a good man.
Please accept my sincere condolences on Howard’s passing…
Sis and Family. Sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your loved one.May he Rest In Peace. Roddie and Judy.
deepest sympathy to. You sis and family. Howie was always friendly and willingly to talk when we met up. Good memories of the ball years., rip Howie
Sis and Family,
My deepest sympathy.
Howie will be sorely missed.
It has been a privilege to have known him .
Sincerely ,
Andrée Kelley .
Sorry for your loss of Howie, thinking of you
Dolly Quinn
Sis and family, so very sorry to hear of Howie’s passing. My sincere condolences to you all. Rest in Peace.
John and Mike and family. Very sorry for your loss.
Dear Mike and Shelly….our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May all your memories of your Dad bring you comfort at this very sad time.
Lorraine, Mike, Catherine and all the family. Condolences and my deepest sympathy on the passing of Howard.
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Kenny Family, during this time of profound loss.
Indeed , Howard was a charming & lovely man.
May you find comfort in his memory, as you navigate the difficult days to come.
Howard has left a great family legacy behind ,
A legacy any man would be deeply proud of.
Truly a Blessed Life.
Sending heartfelt prayers to all who love and miss him.
We Know both Howie and Wayne Sr. are enjoying a ‘good round’ in heaven above 😉
God Bless
Mike and Family, We are so very sorry to learn of the passing of your father.
We hope that all his beautiful memories help you get through the difficult times ahead. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Matty and Joanie MacDougall
Mike and Family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your father.
We hope your many memories bring you comfort at this time.
So sorry to hear of Howie’s passing, God Bless.