On June 21, 2026, unexpectedly but peacefully, after a very brief illness, with family by his side; aged 78 years.
Dearly loved and missed husband of the late Lorraine, loved Dad of Chontal and Dom, Charlton and Hannah, adored Poppa of Kayleigh, Olivia, Cassie, Chris, Caleb, and Brodie, and loving Great Poppa to Louie. Special thanks for the team of ward 8C at Dunedin Hospital, Liam in particular, for keeping Kevin comfortable and dignified, and to Rhonda for her kind and loving friendship.
A service for Kevin will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 11am on Wednesday July 1, followed by private cremation. Messages to 76 Church Hill Road, Green Island, Dunedin 9076 or below where there is also a link to view the service.
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The service was held on 1 Jul 2026.
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Dear Chontal, Charlton and families. A beautiful service honouring a true gentleman. Kevin was deeply loved and respected. My condolences to you. Warm regards Marissa 💙
Dear Chontal and family Sending love, thinking of you all Love Brooke Xx
To Chontal, Charlton and Families. I was very sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. My thoughts are with you all. We had a lot of great nights when we were all together at Diane and Bills. Treasure the Memories. Pauline, Blake and Adam Douglass.
Uncle Kevin Go well on your new journey So many memories with you and aunty lorraine when you entrusted me for baby sitting duties with Chontal and Charlton ,of which we will keep between ourselves 😊 And i will always remember the conversation between us in the car along the greenIsland motorway as you drove me to my first marriage ,i should of listened lol kia kaha my uncle
Chontal & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sadly I only met Kevin a couple of times, but he struck me as being one of the best of us: a true gentle man.
Very sorry to hear of Kevins passing,we worked together at Hillside Railway Workshops as apprentice fitters a great guy & we all enjoyed his company.