Clinton Douglas Kennedy

Born April 30, 1941, Clint's life was marked by fishing, billiards and being absolutely reliable when called upon for assistance while defined by the many places he called home and the many, many people he called friend.

The first place he called home was his birthplace in New Glascow, Nova Scotia. In the first of several cross-country relocations, he moved from New Glascow to Drumheller, Alberta in 1947.  Admittedly, as he was 6 years old, he had very little input in the decision to uproot the family.  Upon arriving in Drumheller, his father, Charles, secured employment at the Atlas Coal Mining Company while his mother, Annie, tended to domestic affairs.  Clint's childhood was subsequently spent amongst the hills and hoodoos of the area. Sadly, some hoodoos fell victim to the capricious nature of the mischievous young man and did not survive the experience.  In 1957 Clint's father was killed in a mining accident leading Clint to make the decision to do what every young man of his era did and move to Toronto.

Toronto was where Clint found his destiny taking up the honourable vocation of truck driver and catching the eye of a pretty Toronto theatre worker named Diane Monteith.  Through equal amounts of charm and persistence Clint succeeded in courting the young lady and in 1966 they were wed and welcomed their first child into the world, Michael Clinton.  In 1967 they introduced baby Michael to his brother Kirk Carmen and he had a family.  In 1969, the decision was made to relocate just a little way down the highway to Hamilton where he raised his family until 1988.

 By 1988 both his children had come of age and, sadly, his marriage had ended.  Those conditions gave him the fortuitous opportunity to shift his focus from successfully raising two boys to taking care of his ailing mother.  To this end he relocated one last time.

While in Hamilton he had met and begun a relationship with the person who would become his final partner, Linda Lane.  Together they moved to Crowsnest Pass, Alberta where his mother was being cared for and created a home.  Clint truly blossomed during his time in Crowsnest Pass.  He made an astounding number of friends, pursued his passion for billiards and helping out where he could.  He had been able to retire on his own terms at the age of 44 allowing him to live out his life on his own terms.

Sadly, his happy story came, as it inevitably does for all, to an end on March 16, 2025 at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre, Blairmore, Alberta after a long battle with cancer.  He is predeceased by Linda and survived by Diane, the mother of his children; his two sons, Michael and Kirk; and the many lives he touched and the people who called him friend.

With respect for Clint’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.  Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

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