Dena E. Kennedy

UXBRIDGE ... Dena E. Kennedy, 61, died Monday, December 7, in the Kindred Health Care Center, Westborough. She is survived by a son, Ryan Malley, of Northbridge, and a brother, Paul Kennedy, of Warwick, RI. She was predeceased by brothers, Walter Kennedy, and William Lemeshevsky,

Dena was born in Portsmouth, VA, June 27, 1954, the daughter of Joseph and Jean (Ferguson) Kennedy, and lived in Whitinsville most of her life, before moving to Uxbridge 10 years ago. She graduated from Northbridge High School in 1972.

She worked at Waters Company for 12 years, in computer operations, prior to retiring due to ill health.

Dena was a kind and compassionate friend, quick to laugh and enjoy life. She will be sorely missed by her many friends.

At Dena's request, there will be no public funeral services and no calling hours.