On Thursday, October 1, 2020 Mrs. Velma Kennedy of Wainwright, Alberta passed away at the Wainwright Health Centre at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her loving family; three children, Maryann Brown of Czar, Alberta, John Longmire of Wainwright, Monica Couillard of Wainwright; three step children, Travis (Belinda) Kennedy of Wainwright, Lance (Regina) Kennedy of Wainwright, Cindy (Darrin) Hill of Provost, Alberta; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; her mother, Jean Bond of Wainwright; one brother, Henry (Pauline) Bond of Wainwright; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ron Kennedy; son-in-law, Douglas Krause; her father, Raymond Bond. A Graveside service for Velma will be conducted on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM from the Wainwright Cemetery. If so desired the family suggests memorial contributions to the charity of the donors choice.