Richard C. "Rick" Kennedy, age 59, died Saturday after a battle with cancer. He was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, former employee of the M. Conley Company and was a member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Survived by his father, Richard R. Kennedy. Preceded in death by his mother, Miriam L. Kennedy and step-mother, Alice Kennedy. Friends may call Wednesday from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist with the Very Reverend John Sheridan, STL-Rector as celebrant. Burial in Saint John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist.