Gerard F. Kenneally age 77 of Canton passed away October 28th at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Dorchester, he graduated from English High School and the University of New Hampshire where he played baseball on the team that went to the College World Series. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era and worked for many years as a Probation Officer for Superior Court in Dedham before retiring in November of 2004. Gerard was an avid poet and lover of Irish Music and was the consummate family man, always quick with a smile and a kind word. He has lived in Canton for 39 years where he was President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, past president of the St. John School Assn, past president and coach for Canton Little League and was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Parish. He was also a member of the Boston Park League Hall of Fame and McKeon VFW Post in Dorchester. Beloved husband of Elaine M. (Sullivan). Father of Margaret O’Neil & her husband Paul of Stoughton, Timothy & his wife Kimberly of Foxboro, Terence & his wife Elizabeth of Arlington, Erin King & her husband Michael of Wrentham & Eileen Sharkey & her husband Brendan of Marshfield. Brother of Carol Carver of Marshfield, Virginia Dunn of NY, Maureen Ryan of Natick & the late George Kenneally. Also survived by 15 grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Tuesday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Wednesday morning at 10:30. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, W. Roxbury. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Vincent de Paul Society 700 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.