STAFFORD,
Kevin Vincent
Kevin Vincent Stafford passed peacefully from this world on
Thursday the 4th of January 2024, aged 74. A loving husband to his eternally devoted Sharon for 50 years, and the proud father of two daughters, Joanna and Elissa. He is survived by six grandchildren, Lachlan, Alannah, Tom, Dylan, Isabel and Amy.
We love you so much and miss you so deeply, but we are forever grateful that you battled through for so long and taught us so much. Thank you for being the rock of our family, our Daddy, our Pop, our Kev.
Kevin was born and raised in Preston, Melbourne, the beloved son of John and Mary, and he is now back in their warm embrace. Along with Aunty Monica, Uncle Kevin, Grandma Connie, Uncle Neville, Leo and Kath, and all his family whom he cherished so dearly.
He was a loving middle brother to Brendan and Gerard, and is very fondly remembered by their children Joseph, Anthony, Maree, Catherine, Stephen and Paul, and so many beautiful cousins and friends he held closely.
Kevin was a dedicated teacher working in Edenhope, Lavers Hill, Heywood and the Distance Education Centre in Melbourne. He met his kindred spirit Greg Parker in his early teaching days at Lavers Hill, and this amazing best friend stayed by his side to the very end.
Kevin loved and embraced life and people fully. Always intelligent, thoughtful, reflective and kind, he touched the hearts of so many. He always stayed connected, he batted for the underdog and cared for the environment. His faith nourished him. He had a wonderful sense of humour and knew how to have fun. He had a heart of gold and never ever gave up.
He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 37 and he will be remembered for his courage and determination as the disease progressed and affected him, his family and friends.
We are forever grateful to Kevin’s loyal and dedicated carers who worked so hard to keep him going and enhance his quality of life over the many many years.
The rock has rolled away for now but Kevin’s memory shall never fade. His gentle and loving soul will live in our hearts forever.
A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held on the 23rd of February 2024, starting with 2 pm mass held at St Paul’s Catholic Church, 562 Sydney Road, Coburg and moving on to 8 Matlock Street, Preston. We welcome all who knew Kevin to gather together and reflect on this very special man.