Clare Marie Kennedy's Obituary
Clare Marie Kennedy, 36, passed away at the Mease Countryside Hospital, in Safety Harbor, Florida, on December 24th, 2024. Clare was born in Queens, New York, on April 21st, 1988, the daughter of Orla Kennedy-Haagensen and the late Daniel Delaney; second father Harlow Haagensen. Clare was the 3rd of 3 children.
Clare is survived by her mother Orla Kennedy-Haagensen, father Harlow Haagensen, her two beloved daughters Ava & Emma, and her partner of 11 years John.
Clare attended Bradley Gardens Primary School (Bridgewater, NJ), Eisenhower Middle School (Bridgewater, NJ), Somerset VoTech (Bridgewater, NJ) where she earned a license in cosmetology, and was currently attending Keiser University (Clearwater, FL). Clare was doing exceedingly well at Keiser, and would have graduated with her nursing degree, but it wasn't meant to be.
Clare worked as a recruiter in Human Resources while attending nursing school & was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church (Clearwater, FL). Clare was very close to her family, spending lots of time with her 2 daughters Ava & Emma and her partner John. Family gatherings & holiday traditions were very important to her. She enjoyed shopping, documentaries, makeup, and rock music. "One More Light" by Linkin Park was one of her favorite songs. Clare adored animals, had a great sense of humor, and was extremely loving & compassionate.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association or a local animal shelter.
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