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Glasford Francis, the primary founder of Kennedy\u2019s Club Ltd.<\/strong>, has died. His passing was announced by the company on Tuesday.<\/p>

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Francis died on Jan. 20, 2026. He was described as the patriarch of the Kennedy\u2019s Club family, whose vision, generosity and strong commitment to family laid the foundation for both the business and the lives it supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1962, Kennedy\u2019s Club grew under Francis\u2019 leadership into a longstanding and respected enterprise, becoming a familiar name in the local business community.<\/p>

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The company said Francis\u2019 legacy will continue through the values he instilled and the institution he built over more than six decades.<\/p>

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