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KEVIN JOSEPH AITKENHEAD
Date of Passing: Sep 22, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKEVIN JOSEPH AITKENHEAD Passed away at the Toronto General Hospital after a long illness Saturday, September 22, 2012, at age 50. Kevin was predeceased by his father, William (Bill) Aitkenhead in 1999. Kevin is survived by his mother, Leola (nee Despins), his children Nicole Rosaline Aitkenhead and Thomas Kevin Aitkenhead, his siblings Michelle (Phil Cyrenne), Mark, Meiko Heartsong (Jazmyn Sharp), and Valerie (Jesse Schierholtz), and his nieces and nephews who he loved very much, Nicolas Cyrenne, Alex Cyrenne, Danielle Aitkenhead, Keira Aitkenhead, and Tyler Schierholtz. Kevin has a large extended family who will also miss him terribly. Kevin grew up in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. The family moved to Kitchener-Waterloo in 1982 where he stayed and raised his own family. As a young man, he worked for a time as a bartender at Chances R and thus started his social career in KW. From there, Kevin decided to go back to school and get training in air conditioning and refrigeration. His attention to detail served him well and he excelled as a mechanic. For the past 12 years, he has worked for the City of Kitchener. He enjoyed working for the City and had many friends there. He was very grateful for the kindness extended to him when he became very ill and was no longer able to continue working. He had lots of contact with people from work and still felt connected, which was very important to him. Kevin had a big heart and a generous spirit. When his children Nicole and Thomas were young, Kevin coached their various sports teams and cheered them on. He played hockey as a young man, loved going to his children's games over the years, and watching NHL games with friends who would drop by. Kevin deeply loved his family and treasured the times he had with them during annual road trips out west to Thunder Bay, LacLu, Whitemouth, Gimli and Winnipeg. He was rich in friends and was passionate about life, be it the Harley Davidson trips, the fishing crowd, his outdoors man friends in Thunder Bay, and the hockey friends. As family and friends, during his fight to live over the past year, we have learned many lessons from Kevin: Never Surrender. Do all that you can. Love People and Life. Kevin was accepted into the Organ Transplant Program in May this year. We want to thank his many friends, the physio team at the Freeport Hospital, his doctors in Kitchener, and the transplant team at the Toronto General Hospital for their dedication to helping Kevin. His courageous spirit lives on, inspiring all to never give up, and to be brave in spite of the odds. Kevin, we will always love you. As per Kevin's wishes there will be no visitation. A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, and recognizing his love of children, the family would suggest memorial donations to the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Foundation in Toronto, or a charity of your choice. As well, please register to Be a Donor! Visit www.henrywalser.com for Kevin's memorial.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 26, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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To Kevin & His Family I am very sad to hear of your passing Kevin. My condelences go out to your Mom and Brother and Sisters and to your children and close friends. I am so proud I had the opportunity to meet you and hang out with you in our much younger years. You were always so kind and cheerful when we visited. The summer we hung out with Cousin Laurie in the Pas in the late 1970's. Lots of fun and good memories. May you rest in peace. - Posted by: Donna Hauser (Cousin) on: Sep 30, 2012
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I became friends with Kevin in my high school years. Although he moved away from Thunder Bay in 1982, we kept in contact over the years. Kevin was and will always be a positive influence in my life. I always trusted his advice. When Kevin was traveling to and from east and west, he would stop in Thunder Bay. We would go fishing and visit with my family and friends. I looked forward to his visits. There was a lot to laugh about and good times were in abundance. My mother would always cook a huge meal and made sure Kevin got his fill. He didn’t seem to mind. Then he would get on his bike and make tracks. Then I would think to myself that he was more than just a friend, like a brother. Just before he passed away he sent me a text to let me know he was in the hospital and I am grateful I was able to tell him I love ya bro and hang in there. I didn’t think for one minute that I would never hear from him again. There is never enough time but I’m grateful to have had such a good friend as Kevin Aitkenhead. Sincere condolences to family and those who knew Kevin from: My parents Fred and Wallee DeAmicis My brothers Gino, Dean and Aldo DeAmicis Myself Rennie DeAmicis - Posted by: Rennie DeAmicis (High School friend Thunder Bay) on: Sep 26, 2012
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WHAT HAPPENS IN LAC-LU STAYS IN LAC-LU. ONLY CROSSED PATHS A FEW TIMES TRU THE YEARS, BUT YOU ARE FAMILY. GITTINS, HENDERSONS, AIKENHEADS...BELIEVE ME HAD A FEW WITH THAT CREW. WILL BE MISSED BUT ALWAYS REMEMBERED REMEMBER TO TELL THEM AT THE GATES WHITEMOUTH, ROCKS...CHEERS SCOTT/CHASE - Posted by: SCOTT/CHASE GITTINS (EXTENDED FAMILY) on: Sep 26, 2012