A former Kincardine councillor and longtime local hockey supporter Doug Kennedy was posthumously honoured with a Coronation Medal bestowed by Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb.
Lobb recognized 20 community members during a ceremony held in Wingham on March 5.
Kennedy’s award was accepted by his widow Cathy.
He was nominated for his dedication to the community, including serving as general manager for the PJHL’s Kincardine Bulldogs for 25 years, and being involved in the sport of hockey in Kincardine for 50 years.
Kennedy also served six years on municipal council over two terms, until his passing in August 2024.
Full list of recipients:
– Andrew Charles Dykeman, business owner
– Bonnie Sitter, historian and author
– Captain Ryan F. McClinchey, Kinsmen and volunteer
– Chandrashekhar Tripathi, inclusivity advocate
– Commander Patrick H. Armstrong, Huron & Area Search & Rescue commander
– Donald McFadzean Dodds, lifelong volunteer
– Doug Kennedy, municipal councillor and Kincardine Bulldogs general manager
– Douglas Fines, entrepreneur and volunteer
– Dr. Maureen Oyaide-Ofenor, optometrist and mentor
– Dr. Tara Somerville, physician
– Jared Morley Petteplace, business owner
– Marianne Elizabeth Hogan, arts leader and mentor
– Matthew Digby, conservationist and volunteer
– Patrick O’Connor, volunteer and fundraiser
– Rick Shropshall, former Canadian Armed Forces officer and volunteer
– Robert Duncan McGregor, playwright and fundraiser
– Sergeant Laszlo Santha (Ret.) – Former Canadian Armed Forces Reserves officer and volunteer firefighter
– Steve Travale Sr., youth baseball coach and mentor
– Superintendent Paul James Thorne, veterans advocate and youth sports development
– Thomas Prout, environmental steward and volunteer
