Thomas E. Kennedy III, passed away after a brief illness March 8, 2010, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Mass. Mr. Kennedy was born Feb. 20, 1924, in Cambridge, Mass., son of the late Thomas E. and Evelyn (LaCroix) Kennedy Jr. He was a resident of Francestown for over 23 years. Prior to this, he lived in several Massachusetts towns including Hingham, Scituate and Hanover. Mr. Kennedy was owner of Weston and Kennedy Concrete Products in Cohasset, Mass., and Kennedy TV and Sign Co. in Hanover. His interests included boating, outdoor life and playing chess. Members of his family include his wife of 65 years, Thelrese (Souther) Kennedy of Francestown; his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas E. and Kathleen Kennedy IV of Hanover; and his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia K. and Douglas Squires of Hanson, Mass. Also survived by five grandchildren, Renee and her husband Jamie Curtis, Douglas and his wife Nicole Kennedy, David, Brian and Abigail Squires; and six great-grandchildren, Curtis Kennedy, Zackary and Alexander Curtis, Mason, Hunter and Logan Kennedy. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, 147 North St., Hingham Square. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. For online guest book, visit www.downingchapel.com.