Carol Grace Kennedy

Carol Grace (Cardoza) Kennedy passed on to God at the age 76. Carol was born in Winthrop MA. She grew up in Hanover MA. After her husband completed his military service. They moved to Hingham eventually settling in Hull.  

Carol was a stay at home mother caring for her children, especially her son Michael who she was a fierce advocate for. Along with a few other parents she began a parent advocacy group in Hingham in 1985, to ensure that children with disabilities would be allowed to participate in inclusion classrooms and be offered the same educational opportunities as typically developing children. After her son’s graduation from High School she worked as a Legal Secretary for Shapiro and Green law firm. Unfortunately, after she was diagnosed with multiple debilitating illnesses she had to stop working but continued to remain an advocate for people with disabilities. 

Carol was the daughter of the late Dr. Mathew E Cardoza II, and Grace, (Cady) Cardoza. 

In addition to her husband of 59 years, Michael L. Kennedy, she is survived by her three children, Lisa A. Kennedy of Las Vegas, Michael R. Kennedy of Hull, and Megan G. Kennedy of Hull. The proud Grandmother of Samuel, Jeffrey and Brenton Porter, and Bryan Kennedy. She also had one great grandson. 

Service Information: A prayer service will be held for family and close friends of Carol from 12:30-1:00pm on Saturday, January 28th followed by visitation from 1:00-3:00pm at Sullivan Funeral Home, 45 East Water Street in Rockland, MA. Following the services there will be a gathering to celebrate Carol’s life at the hall of Trinity Episcopal Church located at 3 Goddard Ave in Rockland.