DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, FL - Rae F. Kennedy died at home on February 6, 2015 after a long full life. She was 96 years old. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward F., and her son, Bill Kennedy, of Princeton, New Jersey. She leaves her granddaughters, Kathy Kennedy and her husband, Jim Dykes of Williamsville, NY and Sheila Miles of Princeton, NJ; her great-grandchildren, Edward Dykes, Victoria Dykes, Timothy Miles, and James Miles; her daughter-in-law, Pat Kennedy; and nephew, Paul Sordoski. Rae was born in Schenectady, New York and was the daughter of Francis Baker and Maude Gaige. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and attended Mildred Elley Secretarial School. She worked at General Electric in Schenectady, New York, as a tracer during WWII and then as a Secretary. She worked as legal secretary, 1956-1962, and for the New York State Department of Conservation's Boating section, 1965-1976. Rae and Ed were married Christmas Day, December 1938. Together they bought a home, worked hard and raised Bill. In 1956 First Mate Rae and Captain Ed became active in boating and owned several yachts over the years. She was a member of the Schenectady Yacht Club from July 1956. She especially enjoyed dressing up for cocktail parties and dinner dances. She was a regular patron of The Imperial Dress Shop on State Street. She also enjoyed decorating their boats, giving each her own unique touches. Retirement took Rae and Ed to Florida in 1978. Most summers found Rae and Ed back in New York State. During her life with Ed, she enjoyed traveling within the United States, including Los Vegas and Hawaii, and internationally, to Hong Kong, England and Switzerland, as well as several cruises. An active bridge player, Rae had been a member of the Peninsula Women's Club and the Palmetto Club in Daytona Beach, Florida. Funeral services and burial will be held in Schenectady, New York. Condolences may be shared with the family through this online guestbook.