Herbert Kennedy

Hello I am hoping someone will read this and recognise the name of my father Herbert Kennedy. He was born in February 1920 and passed away at the age of 38. I was only five at the time and my brother 12. He served in the British Army. I only have one picture of him and he is in his army uniform. I have beautiful but short memories of him as a caring father and a hard worker. He was working for the Council in Haslingden Lancashire when he suffered a heart attack and died.

He married Vera Boardman in September 1945. She was born in Lancashire England and that is where they were married.

They had three children from the marriage, myself Margaret Ann Kennedy (26/02/1953), my sister Sandra (born 1950 died at the age of 9 months) and my brother Patrick Michael Kennedy (08/01/1947).

Unfortunately after my father died my brother and I were sent to Australia as my maternal grandmother was unable to look after us due to illness and my mother had no interest in us.

I have returned to England twice during this time ( I am now 61 years old) and have visited my dad's grave. It was during one of these visits that I managed to get my father's death certificate. This stated that he was born in Castleblaney.

I am coming to visit Ireland in June 2015 and look forward to visiting the place where he was born.

I have very clear memories of my father's funeral where his brothers attended. I do not think I had met them until that time. Their names were Pat and Matt Kennedy and there was also a sister named Florrie.

I would love to hear from anyone that may know of my dad or his family.

Thanks

Margaret