Leila K. (Khoury) Kennan

Leila (Khoury) Kennan of Wrentham, formerly of Norwood passed away on July 6, 2020. She was 88 years old.

Leila was the dear and devoted wife of the late Herbert Kennan. Beloved mother of Marianne Connor of Wrentham. Loving grandmother of Nicholas and Nicole Connor of Wrentham. Dear sister of Assaad Khoury and Ikbal Najjar of Lebanon, as well as two late brothers and six late sisters. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Leila worked for many years at the Victoria Haven Nursing Home in Norwood, and was awarded the Secretary’s Award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for promoting a better quality of life and excellence of care to the residents. She was extremely proud of this accomplishment. Her interests included cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loved the family dog Polar so very much.

Leila's Funeral Service will be held Friday July 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 55 Emmonsdale Rd., WEST ROXBURY. There will be a visiting hour in the Church Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. COVID precautions in place at the Church: masks and social distancing required.

Leila will be laid to rest with her beloved Herbert at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Leila’s memory to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church (stgeorgeofboston.org) or to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (nof.org)

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