Public goodbye complete, bipartisan coalition of friends, family gathers to celebrate Kennedy

BOSTON — In death as in life, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Friday brought together political rivals — this time to celebrate his ferocious sense of humor and unwavering dedication to family and country.

Political luminaries to pay tribute to Sen. Edward Kennedy at Boston service

BOSTON — Now that the public has said goodbye to Sen. Edward Kennedy, a who’s who of politics is converging on Boston for a private service featuring music, laughter and, in all likelihood, calls to grant Kennedy’s last political wish — health coverage for all Americans.

Officials close public viewing for Kennedy; preparations for evening service getting underway

BOSTON — Officials have closed the viewing for Sen. Edward Kennedy after he lay in repose for two days.

Thousands honor Kennedy at public viewing; preparations under way for private service

BOSTON — The last time Ginger Romano saw Sen. Edward Kennedy, she wasn’t at her best.

Crowds hundreds deep wait for chance to pay final respects to Sen. Kennedy in Boston

BOSTON — The last time Ginger Romano saw Sen. Edward Kennedy, she wasn’t at her best.

Rosemary Kennedy and Lobotomy

Rosemary-KennedyRosemary Kennedy (September 13, 1918 – January 7, 2005) was the younger sister of famous U.S. president John F. Kennedy. She was born in September 13, 1918, a year after her brother John. Rosemary Kennedy was the third child and first daughter of Joseph Patrick Kennedy and Rose Elizabeth Kennedy.

Death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver leaves 2 surviving Kennedy siblings

Joseph Kennedy, the millionaire businessman and one-time ambassador to Great Britain, and his wife, Rose, had nine children. Three became senators and one a president.

Spokesman: Eunice Kennedy Shriver in critical condition at Mass. hospital, family at her side

BARNSTABLE, Mass. —Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a sister of President John F. Kennedy and a longtime champion for the disabled, was in a Massachusetts hospital with family at her side.

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  • mcgeneral Jean Kennedy Smith attends funeral services for U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy in Boston
  • mcgeneral Vicki Reggie Kennedy her son Curran Racklin and Jean Kennedy Smith leave the funeral of U.S Senator Edward Kennedy at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston
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  • 1gailr @TeresaKopec Jean Kennedy Smith is widow of Steve Smith, who ran huge Merchandise Mart in Chicago for K. family. Also mother Willie Smith.
  • bitfiddler RT @TeresaKopec: Thanks for answer of Joan. (Bit inappropriate for her to be up front no)// Jean Kennedy smith, sister to ted
  • 1gailr @TeresaKopec That is Jean Kennedy Smith, Teddy's sister
  • 1gailr The blonde lady w short hair in front pew is Jean Kennedy Smith, Teddy's sister & the last of Joe & Rose's large family
  • murrownyc I watch Jean Kennedy Smith at the funeral mass -- now the last sibling and Kennedy matriarch -- and sense she understands her special role.
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