Obituary: Terry Ann Kennedy

Terry Ann Kennedy, at 79

Terry Ann Kennedy of Norwell, formerly a longtime resident of Hull and Weymouth, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was 79.

She was born in Weymouth to Edna V. (Balf) and Terrence J. O’Hare. Ms. Kennedy was raised in Hull by her mother and stepfather, Eli Mistovich. In high school, she was a tremendous athlete and was offered college scholarships for being an amazing field hockey player. After high school, she worked as an administrative assistant at Boston University and then at Massa for many years.

Ms. Kennedy had two beautiful daughters, Kerry and Joanne, with her first husband of 15 years. She and her second husband, Joseph T. Kennedy, were married for 23 wonderful years before he passed. When they first met, Mr. Kennedy impressed her with his dance steps, and the rest is history. Terry and Joe were no strangers to a good time. They liked to go camping at Peters Pond Park in Sandwich, sharing great times with many close friends.

Ms. Kennedy’s greatest joy was her family. She loved spending time with them and adored her children and grandchildren. She always lent a helping hand to family and friends, whether by making meals, driving her grandchildren to school, or helping her daughters in any way she could. She enjoyed listening to Irish music, watching the Hallmark Channel and game shows, and completing word search puzzles. 

Ms. Kennedy lived life on her terms. Her feisty, fun-loving personality will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Kennedy. Devoted mother of Kerry Berlen and her husband, Vincent; Joanne Markunas and her husband, John; and stepmother of Joie Douglas and her husband, Mike. Loving sister of Susan Schoen and her late husband, Bob; Eli Mistovich Jr. and his wife, Linda; and Gary Mistovich and his wife, Kim. Adoring Nana of Christina Berlen, Nicholas Berlen, Anthony Berlen, Braden Douglas, Colby Douglas, and Peyton Douglas. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Thursday, April 25, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. The funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church. Burial will be at Hull Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in memory of Ms. Kennedy to a charity of one’s choice.