Kennedy Clan Gathers to Say Goodbye to Joan Kennedy
The first wife of the late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, Joan Bennett Kennedy, passed away at 89, leaving behind a complicated legacy marked by addiction, music, and political dynasty.
Dozens of Kennedy family members gathered in Boston to mourn her death at a Catholic Mass. Joan Kennedy was remembered for her struggles with alcohol, but also for her role as a grandmother and her contributions to the family's legacy.
It's no secret that she had a complicated life, you know, her troubles with alcohol. But for us, she was our grandmother.
Edward Kennedy III expressed gratitude to the city of Boston for supporting his grandmother during her rebuilding process after her divorce from Ted Kennedy in 1982.
- Hundreds attended the downtown service, including former U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy III.
- Current U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. served as a pallbearer.
Author's summary: Joan Kennedy's legacy marked by addiction and politics.
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