Mary Friend, Age 64, of Seminole, FL, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Sunday, March 15, 2020.
Mary was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, before relocating with her family to Seminole, FL in 1994. She worked as an executive assistant.
She was known for her incredible inner strength, sharp intellect, creativity, sense of humor, generosity, kindness, and love of animals. Mary was a warm, loving woman whose welcoming nature, bright smile, and infectious laughter brought happiness to so many. She will be most remembered for her intense and unwavering devotion to family and friends. Mary will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Mary was preceded in death by her son, Matthew G. Friend. She is survived by her husband, Thomas R. Friend, her daughters Jessica M. Friend and Lauren A. Friend, her brothers Joseph P. Kennedy, Michael M. Kennedy, Timothy J. Kennedy Anthony S. Kennedy, John W. Kennedy, and Paul C. Kennedy, her sisters Jennie K. Reikowsky, and Elizabeth L. Kennedy, a vast network of extended family and friends, and cherished pets Baxter, Winnie, Little Girl, and Tully.
A memorial service will take place on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 12pm at Serenity Funeral Home.
