Joan Kennedy's Funeral: A Gathering of the Kennedy Clan
The Kennedy family gathered in Boston to bid farewell to Joan Bennett Kennedy, the first wife of late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, who passed away at 89.
Joan's legacy was marked by her struggles with addiction, her love of music, and her connection to the political dynasty.
It's no secret that she had a complicated life, you know, her troubles with alcohol. But for us she was our grandmother,said Edward Kennedy III, expressing his gratitude to the city of Boston for supporting her after her divorce in 1982.
- Dozens of Kennedy family members attended the Catholic Mass at St.
- Hundreds of people, including former U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy III and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., were present at the downtown service.
Author's summary: Joan Kennedy's funeral brought together the Kennedy clan.