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Oh Kevin, not a day will pass where you wont be on my mind. I feel blessed to have experienced such love and happiness with you in the few short years I could call you my person, along with a years worth of memories in our home.
When Kevin was home he was one of a few places.
His orange rocking chair - a chair I scavenged off marketplace and told him we were going to get the day of (both a bit rough from my birthday celebrations the night before). We drove an hour into Peterborough for this solid 1960’s couch and chair. A guy doing carpentry work in the basement (who looked like he should be on Cheech and Chong) tapped the couch and said “yep, they don’t make ‘em like this anymore”. I didn’t tell Kevin the ad said “VERY solid and heavy” - I don’t think I ever saw Kevin struggle to lift something before or after quite like he struggled to lift this couch out of a strangers basement. He looked at me mid struggle and said “NO MORE”. But of course there was more, it turned into one of our favourite things to do. Me finding things to make our house feel like home and us hopping in the truck, sometimes bringing Pig, and going for a drive. Kevin called them our adventures - we would cruise around the neighbourhood and pick out houses we admired, and talk about our dream of owning a home lakefront. So, Kevin claimed the chair as his own, and this is where he would eat snacks and tell me about his day or which neighbour he talked to that day.
That brings me to the next place I could find Kevin - somewhere in Kennedy Bay. Many nights were spent having bonfires at the open lot, going for walks with Pig down to the lake or out on the seadoos. If I got tired and went in early, Kevin would come and check on me every hour. The neighbours said it was always “gotta check on Trish”. At some point in the summer of 2023, Kevin started riding an old bike of Mike’s (I believe it was his daughters). It didn’t fit him at all, his knees were sticking straight out the sides, but he loved cruising up and down the street with the biggest smile on his face. One of the neighbours mentioned that’s how they could tell where Kevin was the night before, because he would leave it on the lawn of wherever we were and walk home - “oh, Kevin was at Jays last night”.
The kitchen. Kevin cooked for me every single day. He told me he loved being able to take care of me. I remember getting mad because he would use every possible dish he could, but I would give anything to have that sink full of dishes again. I wouldn’t get mad this time.
Finally, the yard. Whether it was tending to a fire or bbqing on the back porch. Kevin would be in crocs, his blue swim trunks with music blaring from the shop. The yard doesn’t feel the same without you, I don’t think it ever will feel the same without your laugh.
Kevin, I look for you everywhere. I wish I could have grown old with you, I wish I could have seen what our life would have been like together. I will carry you with me everywhere I go until I see you again. My “booba”, “punkin”, “baby”. I miss you, and I love you.
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Kevin we all became family when Kristy and Shane got married. You and your family welcomed us with open arms. As we have shared some xmas and birthdays together you were always the class clown, never a dull moment! Will always remember you wanted to be the winner of the best gift giver lol. Ok once or twice you won lol!! Kevin we will miss you so much, RIP. You will always be in our hearts ❤️ Jim and Debbie
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Kevy,
It has been so difficult to write in this book for Ryan and I, because we knew once we wrote in it that you were truly gone. We are not ready to accept that.
Finding the write words to say how we feel has been nothing short of a difficult task.
Thank you for being such an incredible brother, friend and uncle. We will never let the kids forget you. We will spend the rest of our lives missing you and cherishing every memory we have.
This is the speech we wrote for you and we hope you love it. Love you Kevy.
Hi Everyone,
For those who don't know, we are Kevin's brother and sister, Ryan and Kristy. We cannot thank you all enough for coming out and celebrating what an incredible person Kevin is.
It's incredible to see how many people Kevin's light has touched over his 32 years of life. Over the past two weeks, it has been incredible to hear stories, see pictures and videos of Kevin, yet it has also been heartbreaking, as we realized there will never be new ones.
While writing what I would say, I worried that I would be unable to sum up how great Kevin is in a speech and do his life justice using just words.
Kevin was born on July 9, 1991. He was the final piece of the Roffey puzzle, completing our family as five. From the moment he was born, he loved to keep our parents on their toes. He had a firecracker of a personality but also a heart of gold.
When Kevin was small, you never knew what the day with him would bring. Like the one day, when he woke up and decided he wanted to be called George, not Kevin. Let me tell you, for the entire day, he would not respond to Kevin, only George.
Or that Kevin had this habit of sprinting through our parents' door like he was in a race, only bothering to push the screen, popping it out every single time. It drove my mom crazy, but he would do it every time, no matter what she said. But this was Kevin, he lived his life on his own terms.
These terms weren’t limited to our house, Kevin hated school; he only attended for the social aspect. He loved to give his teachers a run for their money and probably had his own chair in the main office. During his time at Applecroft Elementary School, it was almost a routine for our Dad to be greeted by the Vice Principal at the end of the day and ready to chat about Kevin's latest shenanigans—like when he decided to turn the boys' bathroom into a spitball battleground. Despite these types of conversations, Kevin would not bat an eye, he would hop into the truck like nothing happened. Immediately switching gears to his usual "I'm starving, can we get a snack?" routine with Dad.
As the school year progressed, and March fast approached, my mothers look of angst began to show. This was because she knew the battle of shorts would soon be in the house. Once the weather got remotely sunnier and ever so slightly nicer. Kevin would fight with my mom every morning before school because he wanted to wear shorts. In his head, it was summer outside, yet only a few degrees above zero. To this day, Kevin would almost always wear shorts outside. This staple of attire developed slightly as he got older, with the addition of his Crocs.
Dinner time was important in our family; we always ate as a family at the table. It was always a very loud occasion with lots of talking, quoting movies, laughs and teasing, usually the teasing was of Kevin. He always had the worst insults; no matter how hard he tried, he would tell us that "ya well you eat cat litter". This would just give Ryan and I more ammo for teasing him. As he got older though, his comebacks improved drastically, like when we went to Vegas and we were on our way back from the Grand Canyon and I saw a sign and missed what it said, I asked "what did that sign say" and Kevin says with a straight face "it said tell your sister to shut up".
Growing up, Kevin and I loved watching wrestling on television with our Dad. We loved it so much, we would often have epic wrestling matches that would occur in the house, pool or our favourite spot, the trampoline. We found the trampoline to be the best because we could try out some high impact moves. Our wrestling matches knew no bounds and escalated to ladder matches and frog splashes or swanton bombs from the very top. Occasionally, I would allow Kevin to win. Although our matches were wild and insane, I have a feeling that when they occurred in the house our parents were not entertained, as it would often result in a large butt /head shaped hole in the drywall.
Like wrestling, Kevin had many passions in life. He loved baseball and played for multiple teams since he was young, he even helped coach our nephew Wyatt's tee ball last summer. I was fortunate that I had an opportunity to share these sports moments with Kevin, as we were close in age which allowed us to play on the same teams. As we became adults, we both played on a slow pitch team with our Dad, and between him, our cousin Kenny and myself, we developed a competition for who could hit the most homeruns in a season. Unfortunately for both Kenny and I, Kevin would win every year. The only time we had a chance was when Kevin hurt his back, causing pain when he swung, which resulted in him missing a few games; and you would be surprised to hear, we still lost.
Kevin had an itch that he could not scratch for anything that had a motor and would go fast. Every season he had a new machine, whether it be a snowmobile, 3 wheeler, dirt bike or a busted up golf cart. It got to the point, I could not tell what Kevin changed more, his underwear or to a new motorised machine. This thrill lifestyle Kevin lived was not only with machines, but with fire, he loved fire. He went through a phase where he would drive around and collect everyone's Christmas trees and bring them home to dry out. We would never cut them up and just toss them in the fire pit, hoping that we didn't burn anything down. For anyone that has never burned a dried out Christmas tree, let me tell you, they lite fast and have a huge flame. I believe it was the chaotic result that Kevin loved so much.
Kevin loved to dirt bike; he would always make a track in the farmer's field behind our house. I'll never forget the day my dad, Kevin, and I were in the house and we could hear something. When we looked out the window, there was a kid from down the street driving his field car in the farmer's field. Kevin was livid; he was pacing back and forth in the house ranting about how this kid was wrecking his dirt bike track that he worked so hard. After a little bit, he said to us that he was going up there to talk to the kid and tell him to knock it off. Well, a little while later Dad and I were like "where is Kevin?", so we walked up to the top of the hill and what do we see … Kevin is now driving the field car with a big grin on his face and his arm hanging out the window and being who he was he made a new friend that day.
Kevin's love for music started when he was young; he could play the trumpet, slide whistle, keyboard, and probably anything else he wanted to. Kevin had the talent of hearing a song and being able to replicate it on the keyboard. He was so proud of the fact he could play Mary had a Little Lamb at mach speed on the recorder and had even mastered a few songs on the slide whistle.
Kevin loved music from pretty much every genre; you could put almost any song on, and he would know it. We used to drive around in the Chevy Lumina blasting 50 cent like we were so cool and then suddenly switch it to Fernando by ABBA and start belting that out. All of this musical talent is what led to his role as the lead guitarist in our family Rock Band, which performed almost nightly for quite some time.
Kevin's youthful spirit made him an exceptional uncle. If any of the kids got a new toy, you could guarantee that Kevin would be right beside them playing. Kevin made it a personal mission to always get the kids the best gifts, whether it was for a birthday or Christmas, it needed to be the number one gift for that holiday. He was always up for an adventure with the kids whether it be going to a goat farm and carrying around a baby goat, Canada's Wonderland, where he took his niece Emmi on her very first roller coaster ride, tobogganing down the hill for hours, always carrying the sled up the hill. Kevin's zest for life enriched every moment he shared with the kids.
Only a year ago, Kevin bought his first house with his girlfriend Trish. I have never seen him so happy as he was with that house and the life they were building together. Kevin and Trish rescued their dog Piglet not long after moving in. Kevin loved Piglet immensely and spent most of his time at home cuddling her on the couch. Kevin couldn't wait to get home and be with Trish and Piglet. Trish, you were Kevin's person, he loved you so much. Thank you for making him so happy; you and Piglet gave him everything he wanted in life; you were his home.
Kevin used to call me and tell me all about his projects he had going on at his house and would send me pictures all the time of random things he was doing, like his Christmas lights, walls he had painted, his new glow-in-the-dark fish tank, or the axolotl that he wanted.
When they first had moved into their home Kevin used to call me all the time about the cost of food, and we would always wonder how my parents could afford to feed him because that boy was born with hollow legs. I remember watching Kevin eat a mixing bowl full of cereal, but this was just to tie him over while his 4 waffles were cooking.
Kevin was a very social person; once you met him, you couldn't help but love him and want to be his friend. He had a personality that would draw people to him and was always the life of the party. It didn't matter where you went or who you talked to; someone always knew who Kevin was! He knew someone in every field of work. I could have told Kevin "I am looking for someone that breeds Armadillos, and Kevin would look at me and point with multiple fingers or food and say to me "I know a guy!" and sure enough he probably would. In fact, as we were preparing for his celebration of life, it came to our attention that Kevin knows… a funeral director.
I believe Kevin was able to have such an impact and befriend so many people because no matter who you were, he would not judge you. Kevin looked at everyone as having friendship potential.
Kevin's love for his family and friends knew no bounds. Whenever someone reached out for assistance, he was there without hesitation, ready to lend a hand, no questions asked. He took genuine pleasure in helping his friends with their various projects around the house, dedicating his time and effort selflessly. I can't count how many times I called him asking for help and he never hesitated to be there.
Life will never be the same in a world without his big goofy smile, loud booming voice, kind heart, and infectious personality.
We love you Kevin, may you continue to be a guiding light for those who needed you in the afterlife.
**Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you until we meet again**
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Kevin
Today we celebrated your life, a life that was way to short, so many people came to say fair well with heavy hearts, yet fully realizing the full potential of your light and just how deeply it effected each one of us.
Uncle Bob and I have known you all your life, we have always admired your zest, curiosity and courage for adventure, the hardest part now is we won’t be making any new memories with you. Uncle Bob will miss his golf games with you, baseball won’t be the same without you, we will miss, yet honour you at all the family gatherings and remember your laugh how it made us all laugh. I will forever miss you calling me “Auntie Tiny” you were such a joy to have around and we will miss you everyday for the rest of our days. Kevin we will cherish every memory, but just know our lives were that much brighter with you in it.
Today the tribute to you was perfectly done just the way you would have liked, you would have been so proud of your Mom, Dad, Ryan and Kristy for the way they put it all together. Your work buddies brought your work truck and that was awesome, as they drove it in honking just like you would have.
I believe we all silently were wishing it was you we’d see behind the wheel.
We love you now and always!
R.I.P Kevin
Love Uncle Bob, Auntie Tiny, Kenny, Jenny, Xavier, Tilliana, Anika,
Mystie, Andrew
Oakley, Asher
Xoxoxo
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Abby Smallwood posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
How incredibly sad we were to hear about Kevin. Such a bright, funny, warm, and personable student at Applecroft with an incredible sense of humour and an infectious smile. Gone far too soon. We are thinking of your family.
Abby Smallwood,
Jen TK and
Carrie Wierzbicki
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Roff, too many memories and stories to tell. I’ll miss hearing you answer my calls yelling “Billy” I’ll miss watching you rope a baseball. We walked step for step through life from working together on jobsites at 18 years old to working together at the Region. You helped me every chance you got with no hesitation and all you asked for was friendship. You were the loudest biggest presence, larger than life itself. I’ll miss so much about you my friend. I’ll never forget the time we spent together and I’ll cherish every memory I have of you. Love you my friend.
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I’ve tried to write this a million times, and it just is impossible to find the words.
I am incredibly grateful to have shared a relationship for multiple years with Kev.
He was wild, fearless, competitive, and could be heard a mile away. But more than that he was beyond caring and loving.
His infectious smile, his charm and love for life brightened everyone’s world.
Our lives may have went separate ways, but I am so glad that he found happiness.
I will forever remember our time together, and I send my love to all his family and friends.
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Shannon Angiers posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Kevin was such a wonderful hard working genuine person. He was so easy to be around with an unbelievable personality and beautiful smile. He was an incredible baseball player and was always there to lend a helping hand in any type of situation. I had the pleasure of spending a short period of time with him during summer 2021- we golfed, spent time outdoors and on the lake. He had just bought his motorcycle and it meant so much to him - he was very proud. Kevin absolutely adored his two nieces, nephew, his sister, brother, in laws and his parents and many close friends - including his work family at the region that he spoke about often. His family was his absolute world and he spoke about them constantly with such pride, it was like you knew them personally just from his stories. Rest in peace Kevin you will be so so missed.
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Craig Elliott posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Having spent a lot of time with you and your family growing up, the memories are endless. Wrestling matches on the trampoline, dirtbiking or paintballing in the field, swimming, bon fires, video games or listening to you and Ryan bicker. Through it all you always had a smile on your face and an energy that was a joy to simply be in the presence of. The world needs more soups like yours. Rest easy Kevin ~ "Scottie"
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Kevin..today was the day we celebrated your life..everyday I keep coming here to write and I can’t seem to find the words..my/our hearts ache and ache each and everyday..they say it gets easier as time passes I sure hope they are right..you were truly one of a kind Kevin, you had the biggest kindest heart..your life was taken way to soon but it will never ever be forgotten your spirit will forever live on..we were so blessed to have you by our side from saying I do…our family gatherings will be forever not the same but we will always honour you. This is not goodbye Kev, this is till we see eachother again, RIP love always..Jenny,kenny,Xavier, Tilliana,Annika and the Osborne family
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Kristy, Shane Emmi & Wyatt posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Kev,
You were my best friend, my go to person when I needed to talk. Since the phone call that night I have felt nothing but lost without you. The idea of doing the rest of my life without you literally crushes me.
Whenever I talked about you I always raved how great you were. You would do anything, for anyone. Thank you for always being there when I needed help with the kids, my car, and house things.
You were nothing but an incredible brother to me growing up. We have so many memories that it is hard to choose just a few.
I will never forget all the times we would lose Monopoly to Ryan, and that we got so tired of losing to him that we would play in secret so we could lose to each other instead.
I could always count on you for a good time with black cat cherry bombs, whether it be we were blowing up moms tiger lillies or literally anything else we could think of, like my platform shoe.
Remember the day when I convinced you that your real name was Kevalaca, but because it was such a bad name mom and dad shortened it to Kevin. You were so sad thinking that was your real name, which eventually turned into a nickname for you. I also called you Beano for I don't know how long, I have no idea where I got that from!
When it came to Shane, you were nothing but accepting of him and even included him in yours and Ryan's insane ideas. Like when you guys thought it would be a good idea to shoot each other with the BB gun.
You were an incredible uncle, with nieces and nephews that loved you so much. The fact that you were a big kid at heart and always got down to their level to play with them. I am going to make a book for them with all your pictures so that they will always be able to look at Uncle Kevin.
I love that our last conversation was about the Axolotl, Leroy, that you wanted. Also, it turns out that they bite and I can't believe you wanted me and the kids to stick our hands in the tank to pet it!
I will miss sending mom joke meme's to you (yes, I know we share the same mom but they were great) and our on the way home phone calls to talk about random things we had going on in our lives.
We will forever miss you and I hope you are looking down us. We love you so much Kev.
Shane, Kristy, Emmiline & Wyatt
P.S. a message from Emmi and Wyatt, they want you to know they love you so much.
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Mom & Dad posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Son,
July 9, 1991 was the day you made us a family of 5. You completed our family and brought us so much joy and love.
There is so much we want to say but there are no words to tell you how much you mean to us. I know we told you we love you all the time, but I don't think we told you often enough how truly proud of you we are.
I hope you loved the party we threw for you, especially the "Kevin's". We figured you would have been right there taking pictures with them.
Ry, Dad and Ritchie polished up your bike and we had it inside and of course we started it up! Scared the crap out of a few people, but it was awesome, and you would have loved it!
The guys from the Depot brought the Vac truck, had the lights going and laid on the horn just like you did everyday when you got back to the yard. They even put K.R on the door, to say it was your truck.
Oh and The Ducks had an awesome patch designed for you and you would love it! It has a mullet, sunglasses, mustache and your smile! Oh and on May 8th the first game, dad and I will take sunburned vacation "Kevin" to that game. Can't you picture it, dad complaining about carrying 6'2 you from the parking lot to the diamond, telling me I'm to short to carry you.
Kevin, the people that you touched in your 32 years of life was amazing and dad and I had no idea how far this reached. It showed during this tough time we are going through, the people that reached out to tell us how much they loved you and what a great person and how much of an impact on them you made.
Dad is lost and not sure how he is going to get through this. He's so sad thinking of all the plans you guys made together, like fixing your boat and going fishing or landscaping the pool and so many other things. For dad, you and Ryan were his guys. Sunday family ball is not going to be quite the same without you.
As for me, I'm going to just miss the hell out of you. Oh the "debates" we had, that face, that smile, that quick laugh and the hug, that only you could give to make everything seem like it was going to be ok.
Kevvy boy, dad and I love you to the moon and back, we're going to miss you so much.
Love Mom and Dad xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
This is what Dad and I wrote to say about you, but as I said before there are no words to describe what you mean to us. xo
Al and I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support our family has received. There are no words to describe this devastating loss to our family.
We always thought we had more time, we didn’t realize that his story would end so soon.
This was one of the hardest things we have ever had to do, write down what we wanted to say about Kev. So this will probably come across as rambling, but there is so much to say and not enough words to describe how much he meant to the 4 of us.
As a parent, you hope your child is kind and caring and generally a good person, but the amount of people that have reached out and that know Kevin is truly amazing to us, we can’t believe how far his reach is and the people he touched. Several people asked us last night how do you know so and so as I’m good friends with them, it’s the Kevin connection.
We’ve been different places, not even in our area, most likely a food place of some sort where someone has said to us “are you Kevin Roffey’s parents”? Quite often we would pause, assess the situation and then say “maybe, why?” We were just never sure how or why that person would know Kev.
Growing up Kristy, Ryan and Kevin were close and the 3 of them were always doing things together and generally got along. But I do think it started at a young age, Kevin saying I’ll try it or I’ll go first and even then was probably something that wasn’t going to end well. As he grew up there were many trips to the hospital, it got to the point where Al and I had a good supply of steristrips and an assortment of bandages and we patched him up ourselves. We often joked he had his own parking space and chair in the Emergency waiting room at the Ajax hospital. We believe he was on a first name basis with the nurses and doctor’s there.
Kevin was a force. He was larger than life and one of the kindest, most generous and loving kid (for he will always be that to us) that we have the privilege to call our own.
We know you’ve all heard the Kevin stories in one way or another so you know he sure gave Al and I a run for our money, always testing us, always challenging us and always making us laugh.
One of Kev’s best friend said to me when he found out the news, it was so unbelievable because he knows Kevin and Kevin doesn’t die, I’ve seen him die and he always comes back from it.
I think we are all feeling the same way, because at some time or another, we’ve all been there with Kev.
There are so many memories and Kevin stories.
Thank you to everyone who has shared them with us or written in the tribute book. Please know how much comfort that has given us to hear about him.
He lived and enjoyed his life to the fullest.
Kevin was ALWAYS
- eating
- talking at volume 10 (he had no indoor voice)
- moving, he was rarely still
- negotiating or debating something
- laughing or joking or sending you jokes
- help you if you needed it
- rooted for the underdog
- stood up for what he believed in
- had your back
Kev was the least judgmental person I think we know and you always felt better than you did after being with him.
And then there’s the bear hug……. no one could hug like this kid, it was always come on, come on bring it in, with his two arms out wide and his fingers wiggling and it didn’t matter how you felt, if you wanted it or not you were getting it and he would hug you till you hugged him back.
I remember one time he said to me, probably after we had a one of our many “debates” ma, it works better if you put your arms around me and wouldn’t let go until I hugged him back.
It’s the little things you think of that will be no longer, like those phone calls where he called and say hey ma can you throw pops on, got a question for him or gotta tell him something. Pops, daddyo or mangola (no idea where that came from) were some of the names he came up with to call Al.
Or call to find out how one of my replacement body parts was, was I still going to aquafit, still stretching, he’d say have patience ma they take time to heal.
Who is going to call me ma or Shayrock, bruh or guy? Who is going to walk through the house with his work boots covered in mud saying “they’re clean ma, look” and he’d lift his foot up to show me the bottom.
He always said to us I got you Ma or I got you pops and we always took for granted that it would always be that way.
Al
When Kevin was growing up his main goal in life was to work with me. He was so happy when he finally got a job with The Region of Durham works department. Kevin loved his job especially when it came to plowing the roads in Pickering and Ajax after snowfalls. I remember Sharon and I were driving along highway 2 after a snowfall and here come the plows. Kevin drives by with his arm out the window with a huge smile on his face although if you knew Kevin he loved to drive anything with a motor. It was just a couple of weeks ago he called me and was very excited to tell me he got the job working the Vac truck, which you can see out in the parking lot brought here today to honour him by his good friend Bill Mclachlan. Sadly, he did not get the time to enjoy his new position. Over the years he would always call me or text me when something would happen at work. From crashing his dump truck into the overhead door frame because he forgot to lower the bucket, rescuing a crossing guard who was being attacked by a man with a garden rake or helping a lady in a car crash by the depot, to most recently the Region putting ladies feminine product machine in the men’s washroom. He even sent me a picture of it installed on the wall. He was quite worked up about that. His last text to me was on the day he passed which said do not call me on my work phone as I dropped it in the sewer main. I sure am going to miss these calls and text messages.
When we came home last Tuesday morning after it had happened, Sharon and I were sitting looking at each other and I remember Sharon saying I can’t get over how quiet the house is, Kev hasn’t lived here for over a year yet the silence was deafening that morning. Someone said to Sharon that the world is a lot more quiet now, and I think that says it all.
Sharon
I hope he knew how much he was loved, that “drive safe, let me know when you get there, do you need something to eat, put a coat on, crocs? Where’s your boots? you doing ok” was we love you.
Kevin would always say to us “I got this”, and oh Kevvy boy how we wish you “got this” one more time.
We’re not sure what a world without Kevin looks like, or how our family is going to handle it.
We’ve had a few people say to us, what I wouldn’t give to have just one more time or one more minute with Kev …………………… and we know exactly what they mean.
Kev, we knew you for your whole life and will remember you for the rest of ours.
Be at peace son and know how much you are loved and how much you will be missed.
Mom and Dad
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Kevin was my amazing, goofy, crazy cousin. The memories I have of him will be some of my most treasured. I will miss you forever my dear Kev. Love Dare
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Kevin
Today we celebrated your life, a life that was way to short, so many people came to say farewell with heavy hearts, yet fully realizing the full potential of your light and just how deeply it effected each one of us.
Uncle Bob and I have known you all your life, we have always admired your zest, curiosity and courage for adventure, the hardest part now is we won’t be making any new memories with you. Uncle Bob will miss his golf games with you, baseball won’t be the same without you, we will miss, yet honour you at all the family gatherings and remember your laugh how it made us all laugh. I will forever miss you calling me “Auntie Tiny” you were such a joy to have around and we will miss you everyday for the rest of our days. Kevin we will cherish every memory, but just know our lives were that much brighter with you in it.
Today the tribute to you was perfectly done just the way you would have liked, you would have been so proud of your Mom, Dad, Ryan and Kristy for the way they put it all together. Your work buddies brought your work truck and that was awesome, as they drove it in honking just like you would have.
I believe we all silently were wishing it was you we’d see behind the wheel.
We love you now and always!
R.I.P Kevin
Love Uncle Bob, Auntie Tiny, Kenny, Jenny, Xavier, Tilliana, Anika,
Mystie, Andrew
Oakley, Asher
Xoxoxo
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I’ll forever cherish those late night calls from Kevin needing a ride home from Portly and trying to wrangle
him up to his front door and our parking lot coffee catch ups to chat about life.
It was a privilege to call Kevin a friend , my parents were big fans of his and always made it a point to let me know that “they saw Roffey at the diamond” because he always went out of his way to say hi to them. Such an incredible guy and phenomenal baseball player.
When I lost my dad last year , Kevin was one of the first ones to send his condolences. My heart aches for the Roffey family , his friends and loved ones. Send my deepest condolences and love.
Rest easy Kevin, you are so missed.
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Brian, Sylvia & Spencer,Alise, Serena,RJ and Brice are sorry for your loss.
Hugs and kisses to you all
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Roffey,
I'll never forget our high school Italy trip getting lost in foreign cities looking for bars our teachers couldn't find.
I'll never forget the old dually showing up overloaded with skids knowing it was going to be a great night having a fire at the pit.
I'll never forget trying to send you to orbit with derby car airbags.
I'll never forget the smell of strawberry two stroke while crashing through snow drifts in the fields behind your parents house on 80's beater snowmobiles.
I'll never forget going to get matching tattoos and you being scared to tell your parents even though you were almost 30.
I'll never forget the way you lived your life, you lit up every place you went and just wanted everyone to have a good time. Always looking forward and enjoying every moment.
The stories are endless and there are some that maybe shouldn't be repeated but I'll carry them with me forever. I am grateful that I could call you a friend for the past 15 years. You were a guy I knew that no matter what time it was or what was happening you would be on your way full throttle if I needed you. You may be gone but your memory will live forever.
Love ya big guy
- uncle Peddie
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Roff will be dearly missed by all his friends!
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Kevin, growing up, for the most part, it was you, Kristy and I. Where we lived we had to come up with different ways to play with each other and entertain ourselves. I have so many great memories of us playing outside, ditch walking, go karting, riding our bicycles (to and from work, and you being there when I had an epic wipeout). Some of my favourite things that we would do is wrestle on the trampoline, golf in the backyard and pool baseball.
It was amazing to see you grow and develop. I was always astounded of how athletic you were, and that you also did not have to work for your abs. Baseball will not be the same without you, I have no one to razz about getting upset over an ump call.
Kev, you were an amazing uncle to Lisbon, Emmi and Wyatt. They are fortunate to have had you in there life, regardless of how short it may have been. The look you would give them was nothing but pure joy and love.
You were always nonjudgmental, easy going and welcomed Wellesley into our family.
Wellesley, Lisbon and I will forever miss you and there is an empty void that your loud booming voice has left.
Kev, although we may have fought and had some differences through life, we always worked through them, and I am fortunate to have had you as a brother. We are and always will be that, brothers!
Love you Kevin, I know where ever you are, you are helping others, riding motorcycles and crushing homeruns!
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Kevy,
It has been so difficult to write in this book for Ryan and I, because we knew once we wrote in it that you were truly gone. We are not ready to accept that.
Finding the right words to say how we feel has been nothing short of a difficult task.
Thank you for being such an incredible brother, friend and uncle. We will never let the kids forget you. We will spend the rest of our lives missing you and cherishing every memory we have.
This is the speech we wrote for you and we hope you love it. Love you Kevy.
Hi Everyone,
For those who don't know, we are Kevin's brother and sister, Ryan and Kristy. We cannot thank you all enough for coming out and celebrating what an incredible person Kevin is.
It's incredible to see how many people Kevin's light has touched over his 32 years of life. Over the past two weeks, it has been incredible to hear stories, see pictures and videos of Kevin, yet it has also been heartbreaking, as we realized there will never be new ones.
While writing what I would say, I worried that I would be unable to sum up how great Kevin is in a speech and do his life justice using just words.
Kevin was born on July 9, 1991. He was the final piece of the Roffey puzzle, completing our family as five. From the moment he was born, he loved to keep our parents on their toes. He had a firecracker of a personality but also a heart of gold.
When Kevin was small, you never knew what the day with him would bring. Like the one day, when he woke up and decided he wanted to be called George, not Kevin. Let me tell you, for the entire day, he would not respond to Kevin, only George.
Or that Kevin had this habit of sprinting through our parents' door like he was in a race, only bothering to push the screen, popping it out every single time. It drove my mom crazy, but he would do it every time, no matter what she said. But this was Kevin, he lived his life on his own terms.
These terms weren’t limited to our house, Kevin hated school; he only attended for the social aspect. He loved to give his teachers a run for their money and probably had his own chair in the main office. During his time at Applecroft Elementary School, it was almost a routine for our Dad to be greeted by the Vice Principal at the end of the day and ready to chat about Kevin's latest shenanigans—like when he decided to turn the boys' bathroom into a spitball battleground. Despite these types of conversations, Kevin would not bat an eye, he would hop into the truck like nothing happened. Immediately switching gears to his usual "I'm starving, can we get a snack?" routine with Dad.
As the school year progressed, and March fast approached, my mothers look of angst began to show. This was because she knew the battle of shorts would soon be in the house. Once the weather got remotely sunnier and ever so slightly nicer. Kevin would fight with my mom every morning before school because he wanted to wear shorts. In his head, it was summer outside, yet only a few degrees above zero. To this day, Kevin would almost always wear shorts outside. This staple of attire developed slightly as he got older, with the addition of his Crocs.
Dinner time was important in our family; we always ate as a family at the table. It was always a very loud occasion with lots of talking, quoting movies, laughs and teasing, usually the teasing was of Kevin. He always had the worst insults; no matter how hard he tried, he would tell us that "ya well you eat cat litter". This would just give Ryan and I more ammo for teasing him. As he got older though, his comebacks improved drastically, like when we went to Vegas and we were on our way back from the Grand Canyon and I saw a sign and missed what it said, I asked "what did that sign say" and Kevin says with a straight face "it said tell your sister to shut up".
Growing up, Kevin and I loved watching wrestling on television with our Dad. We loved it so much, we would often have epic wrestling matches that would occur in the house, pool or our favourite spot, the trampoline. We found the trampoline to be the best because we could try out some high impact moves. Our wrestling matches knew no bounds and escalated to ladder matches and frog splashes or swanton bombs from the very top. Occasionally, I would allow Kevin to win. Although our matches were wild and insane, I have a feeling that when they occurred in the house our parents were not entertained, as it would often result in a large butt /head shaped hole in the drywall.
Like wrestling, Kevin had many passions in life. He loved baseball and played for multiple teams since he was young, he even helped coach our nephew Wyatt's tee ball last summer. I was fortunate that I had an opportunity to share these sports moments with Kevin, as we were close in age which allowed us to play on the same teams. As we became adults, we both played on a slow pitch team with our Dad, and between him, our cousin Kenny and myself, we developed a competition for who could hit the most homeruns in a season. Unfortunately for both Kenny and I, Kevin would win every year. The only time we had a chance was when Kevin hurt his back, causing pain when he swung, which resulted in him missing a few games; and you would be surprised to hear, we still lost.
Kevin had an itch that he could not scratch for anything that had a motor and would go fast. Every season he had a new machine, whether it be a snowmobile, 3 wheeler, dirt bike or a busted up golf cart. It got to the point, I could not tell what Kevin changed more, his underwear or to a new motorised machine. This thrill lifestyle Kevin lived was not only with machines, but with fire, he loved fire. He went through a phase where he would drive around and collect everyone's Christmas trees and bring them home to dry out. We would never cut them up and just toss them in the fire pit, hoping that we didn't burn anything down. For anyone that has never burned a dried out Christmas tree, let me tell you, they lite fast and have a huge flame. I believe it was the chaotic result that Kevin loved so much.
Kevin loved to dirt bike; he would always make a track in the farmer's field behind our house. I'll never forget the day my dad, Kevin, and I were in the house and we could hear something. When we looked out the window, there was a kid from down the street driving his field car in the farmer's field. Kevin was livid; he was pacing back and forth in the house ranting about how this kid was wrecking his dirt bike track that he worked so hard. After a little bit, he said to us that he was going up there to talk to the kid and tell him to knock it off. Well, a little while later Dad and I were like "where is Kevin?", so we walked up to the top of the hill and what do we see … Kevin is now driving the field car with a big grin on his face and his arm hanging out the window and being who he was he made a new friend that day.
Kevin's love for music started when he was young; he could play the trumpet, slide whistle, keyboard, and probably anything else he wanted to. Kevin had the talent of hearing a song and being able to replicate it on the keyboard. He was so proud of the fact he could play Mary had a Little Lamb at mach speed on the recorder and had even mastered a few songs on the slide whistle.
Kevin loved music from pretty much every genre; you could put almost any song on, and he would know it. We used to drive around in the Chevy Lumina blasting 50 cent like we were so cool and then suddenly switch it to Fernando by ABBA and start belting that out. All of this musical talent is what led to his role as the lead guitarist in our family Rock Band, which performed almost nightly for quite some time.
Kevin's youthful spirit made him an exceptional uncle. If any of the kids got a new toy, you could guarantee that Kevin would be right beside them playing. Kevin made it a personal mission to always get the kids the best gifts, whether it was for a birthday or Christmas, it needed to be the number one gift for that holiday. He was always up for an adventure with the kids whether it be going to a goat farm and carrying around a baby goat, Canada's Wonderland, where he took his niece Emmi on her very first roller coaster ride, tobogganing down the hill for hours, always carrying the sled up the hill. Kevin's zest for life enriched every moment he shared with the kids.
Only a year ago, Kevin bought his first house with his girlfriend Trish. I have never seen him so happy as he was with that house and the life they were building together. Kevin and Trish rescued their dog Piglet not long after moving in. Kevin loved Piglet immensely and spent most of his time at home cuddling her on the couch. Kevin couldn't wait to get home and be with Trish and Piglet. Trish, you were Kevin's person, he loved you so much. Thank you for making him so happy; you and Piglet gave him everything he wanted in life; you were his home.
Kevin used to call me and tell me all about his projects he had going on at his house and would send me pictures all the time of random things he was doing, like his Christmas lights, walls he had painted, his new glow-in-the-dark fish tank, or the axolotl that he wanted.
When they first had moved into their home Kevin used to call me all the time about the cost of food, and we would always wonder how my parents could afford to feed him because that boy was born with hollow legs. I remember watching Kevin eat a mixing bowl full of cereal, but this was just to tie him over while his 4 waffles were cooking.
Kevin was a very social person; once you met him, you couldn't help but love him and want to be his friend. He had a personality that would draw people to him and was always the life of the party. It didn't matter where you went or who you talked to; someone always knew who Kevin was! He knew someone in every field of work. I could have told Kevin "I am looking for someone that breeds Armadillos, and Kevin would look at me and point with multiple fingers or food and say to me "I know a guy!" and sure enough he probably would. In fact, as we were preparing for his celebration of life, it came to our attention that Kevin knows… a funeral director.
I believe Kevin was able to have such an impact and befriend so many people because no matter who you were, he would not judge you. Kevin looked at everyone as having friendship potential.
Kevin's love for his family and friends knew no bounds. Whenever someone reached out for assistance, he was there without hesitation, ready to lend a hand, no questions asked. He took genuine pleasure in helping his friends with their various projects around the house, dedicating his time and effort selflessly. I can't count how many times I called him asking for help and he never hesitated to be there.
Life will never be the same in a world without his big goofy smile, loud booming voice, kind heart, and infectious personality.
We love you Kevin, may you continue to be a guiding light for those who needed you in the afterlife.
**Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you until we meet again**
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Kevin, to know you was to love you, and though your time here was far too short, I'm thankful to have known you for the entirety of your life. Your energy was a light that shined on everyone around you; I'll forever remember & miss your huge smile, loud laugh and joyful presence.
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Our hearts ache at the loss of Kevin, who left a significant mark on our lives with his hilarity, abundant affection, and selflessness. We will forever cherish the joy he brought as a son-in-law.
"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday"
Love always,
Betty & Dean
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Kevin. My baby cousin! Words cannot describe how devastated I am that you are gone! I am going to miss the big goofy grin that was always on your face! When I think of you it’s always with that big smile! I will always remember the fun days at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, hanging out on “our couch” at the family doo or when Grandpa brought you up to our cottage! One of my favourite memories of you was at my wedding. You came over to me (before dinner) and with your big smile you told me how amazing my wedding was and that you not only ate your candy apple thank you gift but also everyone else’s at your table. You also admitted to almost burning the table up with a candle incident. Another great memory was the time you dressed up as Santa for all the kids at Christmas! My mom had bought a budget suit but you pulled it off great! Must have been all those family doos you went to! You learned from the best! The world will never be the same without you! You will be forever missed!
Love you Kev and may you forever rest in peace!
Xoxoxo
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Lindsay Belanger posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2024
To the Roffey family,
Words can’t describe how incredibly sorry we are for your loss. Kevin always lit up the room and was such a kind soul. *Passes mic to Kyle*
Kevin and the Roffey family represent some of my most cherished childhood memories. fireworks, wrestling on the trampoline, swimming and goofing around, it’s tough to put into words how important his friendship was to me.
We’re thinking of you all during this difficult time and sending all love and strength.
Love,
Kyle, Lindsay & Rowan
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Sean Nestor posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Deepest condolences from Jeanie, Logan, Kiera, and Sean. We will alway remember Thanksgivings as a child with Kevin at great Uncle Steve’s cottage and seeing him at the family doo. He will be missed dearly.
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While I may not have many 1-on-1 Kevin stories, I can say all of my experiences being around him are one of a kind. You could always tell when the Roffeys were around - it was always warmer, brighter, and more friendly a place, and Kevin was certainly unmissable. A compliment or zinger overheard here, a great chirp there.
I do have one memory where Kevin had made the same impression to those around me, via the grape vine of guests at my wedding. Now, like all best wedding stories that get to the bride, this story was relayed after the fact and through many people after much wine and time. However, I heard that Kevin, allegedly, was wandering the tables post-dinner, asking if anyone wanted to give up their wedding favours (custom sugar cookies) because he enjoyed them. Perhaps it was supposed to be a covert op, but ultimately, if it's true, but either way, it's a fun way for me (and several of my loved friends and family) to remember him by.
All my love to the Roffeys and those close to them.
P.s. they were really good cookies, I respect the hustle.
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Carol Drumm posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Sending our deepest condolences to Al, Sharon and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Brian & Carol Drumm
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Jordan posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
I remember tearing it up in the back yard and pool. Swinging on that punching bag. Great time's when we were kids. Sending condolences and love.
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Mike Nestor posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
I fondly remember giving Kevin a wedgie on the front lawn at our house as they were leaving the annual Family Do. It was a beauty! I think his voice raised an octave or two! I can also remember worrying about payback from both Kevin and Ryan as they got older and much bigger!
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Dear Trish, Sharon, Alan and family, we are so saddened at the loss of Kevin and as the pain you all are experiencing. We hope that these memorial donations may assist someone else who is experiencing a dark time in their life.
With love, Bruce, Gaylia and Deanna
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Bev and Remi posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Our heart felt condolences to Sharon, Al and to all of Kevin’s Family and Friends.
Love Bev and Remi XO
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Steve and Debbie Roffey posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Kevin made us feel special when he greeted us at the Roffey family Christmas do. Uncle Steve how you doing. Aunt Debbie so nice to see you again. The warmth and enthusiasm of those greetings accompanied by big hugs and smiles reflected on his upbringing by loving and caring parents. He obviously grew into a loving and caring person himself. His smiling face will be missed at any family gatherings. Loving thoughts from your Grand Aunt and Uncle, Debbie and Steve.
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Karen Muller posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Al, Sharon and family,
What moves through you is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more word, one more day, one more hug. We may not understand why Kevin left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye. Little by little, we need to begin to remember not just that Kevin is gone, but that he lived! Remember that his life gave so many people memories too beautiful to forget.
The only people who think there is a time limit to grief, have never lost a piece of their heart. Please, take all the time individually and as a family that you need to heal and know that we will always be there for you all.
With our sincere respect and admiration of your family, and the wonderful memories we have of Kevin, we send you all our deepest condolences to you and yours during this incredibly difficult time.
Karen and John Muller xo
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Brian McGilton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
I'll never forget when Kev convinced me to change my grip on the bat and swing for the fences when I played on their slow pitch team a few years back. After 10 years of baseball, I'd never tried to hold the bat right at the bottom of the grip like he showed me. Between me wanting to impress Kevin, the homerun machine, and how fast you actually can swing the bat when you grip it this way, when I got up to bat, I damn near swung right out of my shoes on the first two pitches; it's a miracle I didn't fly away like a helicopter.
The third pitch came in, it was too low for my liking and I was too embarrassed with my first two huge misses, so I watched it to wait for a better one, but it hit the plate, strike three.
It was my first and only time striking out in a slow pitch game... A moment that would be humiliating to many, but hearing Kevin laughing immediately made it all better, the whole field broke out into laughter at that point, including myself, as we all know his howls were absolutely contagious. He had such a great perspective, and loved to laugh at everything.
A humbling moment, but also to this day, one of my favourite memories I have from playing on the Raiders.
He made me feel like a part of the ball family immediately, as he did for absolutely everyone on the team and in his life. I'm so happy I got to know him in whatever way I could, through the ball club, the times he was around at family events including my cousin's weddings, even the time I ran into him in line at the bar in Whitby and we partied together. He's someone I'll continue to aspire to be like, as he truly cared about everyone he ever met and he was always so excited to see you.
He was truly a class act, and even myself getting to know him through my family, know how dearly he'll be missed.
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Bryan Crozier posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
A lot of good memories have been coming back to me over the last week. Grade 12 chem, going to Wendy’s for lunch in the Buick, driving back from Wasaga with Rickard & discovering Kevin had quietly taken the all headrests off my seats as a prank, him being psyched about getting his dually, goofing off with the boys… one time he stopped by my house after I had surgery just to see how I was doing. And after I moved away, anytime I’d be back home he would always greet me with a big smile and a “Hey Bry!” or a “Hey big guy!”. Makes me happy to think of him always having something witty to say or a big smile on his face. I was very fortunate to have a friend like Roff. I’m going to miss you pal.
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Caitlynn O'Hara posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
As we all gather this weekend to say our final goodbyes. Let our hearts remember the good times. Kevin was everybody’s friend and everyone was Kev’s.
The three things I will cherish aren’t necessarily tangible but they are the memories I will remember for a lifetime.
-The sound of your “pipes” being able to listen to you off in the distance. For what seemed like miles away. That bike was your pride and joy, the open road was your playground and oh boy did you play!
-The sound of your infectious laughter and or Kev’s cackle, some would call it. We always knew you were around just by the presence of your voice. It dominated any room you walked into.
-The god awful sound you made when snoring. My god you could wake up an entire household.
Gone far too soon my friend.
Rest in peace.
Forever remembered, never forgotten.
Caitlynn <3
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I honestly can’t remember the first time I met “Roff”, but I truly believe that is because over the past 15+ years of friendship, we made so many memorable memories that superseded that first time. When I picture him in my mind, all I can picture is him standing by the bon fire at his parents house, just grinning ear-to-ear so proudly at the fire he made and all the friends and family he had by his side. The last time I saw Roff, we had a very difficult but needed conversation that revolved around both of us being better friends to each other. As part of that conversation we decided a trip out to Alberta to visit me in the mountains was a must for 2024. He was taken from us way too soon, but I will make sure to have a beer in the mountains in his honour! We’ll all miss you dearly Roff. Love you bud!
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Melanie, Gord & the Marchbank Family planted a tree in memory of Kevin Roffey
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Kevin we all became family when Kristy and Shane got married. You and your family welcomed us with open arms. As we have shared some xmas and birthdays together you were always so much fun, never a dull moment! Will always remember you wanted to be the winner of the best gift giver lol. Ok once or twice you won lol!! Kevin we will miss you so much, RIP. You will always be in our hearts ❤️ Jim and Debbie
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Rich and I are heartbroken beyond words at the loss of Kevin, a kind and loving soul who brought joy, laughter and love wherever he went. We were always guaranteed to have great laughs when he was around and we loved hearing about his latest adventures.
Our wonderful memories of Kevin will continue to brighten our lives as he will be in our hearts forever.
Continue to shine bright Kevy, when we see that shining star, we will know it’s you watching over us all.
Rest in peace, we love you xoxo ♥
“You were always someone special, someone kind and true, you will never be forgotten for we thought the world of you”.
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Some wonderful memories with Kevin and the Roffey Family. Love to all during this difficult and sad time. May the wonderful memories and knowing how much Kevin was adored remain in all of our hearts.
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Dianne Harrison posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
Devastated is an understatement and this hits too close to home. My heart is broken with and for the Roffey Family. I've known them for 34 years. We knew them before Kevin was born. Our kids grew up together and so did we. So many memories of living on the same laneway in Pickering and then all the gatherings at "Roffeyville". Lots of games, swimming, food, friends, family, fireworks, golf cart rides, Dads & Sons baseball games, etc. Kevin lit up the room or the backyard, whenever he was present. He was caring and charismatic. EVERYONE loved him! He always had a smile on his face and willing to help with anything. He moved my car in their driveway more times than I can count and he always backed me in so I could just drive straight. He would say, "don't worry, Di, I got your back!". He did, they all do. Another silly memory I always think of is how much Kevin sounded like Al on the phone that he would often pretend it's his Dad I was talking too. He got me so many times...until one day I asked him..."what's the password?". He was defeated and thought it was hilarious we had to come up with a password so I would know whom I was talking to. Tippy Toe, Tippy Toe. He was smart, talented, played all sports and funny AF. The entire family is funny. The kids came by it honestly. I laughed so hard with Sharon over tea on Monday night. Tuesday morning I got the dreaded call that no parent wants to make and no parent wants to receive nor deliver to their own kids. There's been lots of stories, laughs and tears as this tragedy is just so unbelievable yet it's real. Everyone's heart hurts. My heart aches for Sharon, Al, Kristy, Ryan and their families; Trish and her family and all of the extended family & friends. "Kerwin" - you were full of life and so loved. You were taken far too soon. Thanks for being such a great kid who grew up to be an amazing young man. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. RIP Buddy; Love FAD xo
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Lindsey Hopper posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
Kevin. Such a journey you had while you were with us! From the little boy who loved to be held and danced with, to the young man with endless energy and a zest for adventure and fun, and finally to the man you’d become – the one who found the love of his life, the house of his dreams and most importantly, happiness. You touched us all with your smile, your sense of humour and fun, your generosity and willingness to help, and of course, your insatiable appetite. You are loved. You are missed. You will be remembered, always.
With love, Auntie Lindsey, Uncle Colin, Matt, and Andy xoxo
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Mackenzie Enns posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
I Had the pleasure of meeting the Roffey family 12 years ago through their good friend Tina, Now I was warned before my first interaction that the Roffeys are loud and also always ensure that I empty my bladder because you just never know when one of them will make you pee your pants from laughing to hard, and sure enough it was true I always knew that I would have a good time when being in their company. One memory I have of Kevin was not so long ago it was his auntie Tinas birthday party and I was In the kitchen checking on the food while I was bent down looking into the oven out of nowhere this voice right in my ear goes “Looks like its time to eat”, It was Kevin he scared the crap right out of me and as I turned to give whoever it was a smack with the spatula in my hand all I could see is this big smile and he started laughing so hard that it got me laughing and he was saved from that spatula to the side of the arm. I’ve seen for myself how Kevin could light up the room and how infectious his smile and laugh could be. Thank you for sharing some of that light and laughter with me and my family I will be forever grateful.
- Mackenzie Enns
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Michelle Grainger posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2024
While I can’t say that I knew Kevin really well, I can say that I knew the important things about him, having “seen” him through the eyes of my Mum and Dad, who have had the pleasure of being the Roffey’s neighbours for the last 30 years. After I had moved away to the west coast and Mum was still with us, she would include an update on “the kids” next door in our chats. She so enjoyed hearing the laughter on summer days from the pool and hum of the dirt bikes from the back field. When Mum left us, Dad took over with the updates. In the more recent years, I really got to see Kevin’s character as someone that showed up and helped whenever it was needed. The kindness that Kevin showed Dad often and especially one very sad day in June 2011, will never be forgotten. No parent should have to lose their child and I can only think that Kevin needed to be somewhere else, to help others like he helped my family.
My heart breaks for Sharon, Al, Ryan, Kristy and their families. I hope that you can all get to a place that when you think of Kevin your heart feels comfort and love and not the immense pain you are feeling now.
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When you grow up, you meet people that grow to define parts of your heart and soul. People who become a part of you. Who make better and show you what life is truly about. Kevin did that and more. He was truly a person that you heard on your driveway before he opened the door. He didn’t have what you would call an indoor voice. You could feel his energy the moment he walked into a room. He’d yell “hey” in this hilarious voice and instantly make you smile.
My Dad always said “no way Roff and Greg are allowed over at the same time, we’ll get noise complaints”. But he never stopped it from happening, though he probably didn’t get a good nights sleep the nights we were drinking beers and “talking” (YELLING) in the basement.
For nearly 2/3 of my life, you were there making me laugh. I will miss the nights, under the lights, playing softball. 12 years of playing ball together, where you pitched and I’d be the backstop. I’ll miss that forever. The little chat between innings on how we would approach the next inning. Or the weekend tournaments where we’d plan our out our approach for a team we’d never met or even watched. We just enjoyed talking shop. I loved how you just loved the sport and took it so easy. Like you always said “It’s just baseball”.
You were a great friend. But we knew in our circle, it was always family. There’s too many stories to tell, so I’ll sum it up by saying that any one in this world would be elated to have a friend like you. A brother like you.
I’ll miss walking into a party and having you rub my belly and calling me Pillsbury. I’ll miss so much about you, but what I won’t do, is ever forget the impact you had on me and the lives of all our friends. You were a great friend, and I don’t know if you ever knew how great you truly were. You were truly a wonderful, kind and gentle person. You were genuine, and full of life.
I’ll miss it all my friend, but I will forever cherish it all. I will miss you. But you’ll always be near.
I love you brother. You’ll always be a part of who I am, and for that, I will forever be grateful.
May you rest in peace, and know we all love you.
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You'll always be my favorite cousin, even though you are only a year younger and ended up being twice my size, you were still my little cousin.
How can I possibly summarize our hilarious and fun childhood? As the youngest boy and girl grandchildren, we were very alike - obviously the wildest and most fun in our family.
Attending elementary school together, your mom picking us up every morning in the van, making turns on two wheels and teasing the crossing guard, having chicken noodle soup at my mom's every Tuesday, and going to McDonald's every Friday. We were lucky to have each other and be so close; it made for such a fun childhood.
Begging Grandpa to play "Piece of Crap" and trying to convince Grandma to get her hair wet. The best times were the summers spent at your parents' house, Uncle Al and Auntie Sharon's pool. I was always excited when I got to come over, your dad having so much fun with us, cannonballing into the pool.
I remember when I slept over, and we, you, and Ryan were in bunk beds, laughing and goofing around, and your dad stomped up the stairs and pretended to be mad. We just couldn't help laughing. My favorite memory was when we were trying not to make each other laugh, and you grabbed a badminton racquet and danced with it, saying, "My name is Sally Jesse Raphael." I laughed so hard I peed my pants. No one would understand why that's even funny, and I can't explain it myself, but that's what was special about us. We all had the same sense of humor, and I will forever cherish the fun we had.
Ryan reminded me of the time we would sing "Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight... Fresca, the sassy one." Again, a hilarious time, and I still don't understand why.
Our couch at the family due, you smelling food before you tried it, Justin sleep talking in the shazam "why won't she kiss me", the lantern floating up and almost starting a forest fire, and so much more.
We had so many fun times as kids and even as "adults". The time I got you kicked out of Portyly because you were a loyal cousin who passed me a beer over the fence... Good thing my mom, your Auntie Linda, picked us up, and since you didn't have a ride up to North Pickering, you ended up sleeping over, just like we were kids again.
I loved that you would show up to the cottage, and it never felt awkward; everything was just easy with you. I admired that about you. Like the weekend it was just me, you, and Justin. I remember I was so scared to jump off the rock, and you encouraged me and gave me a huge high five and sent me on my way. I want to give you the same high five that comforted my fears to send you on your way to your next destination, wherever that may be.
The last time we hung out was when you drove your motorcycle up to the cottage for my birthday. That was so special for me. I wish I had reached out more after that weekend and checked in on you, and I will forever regret that.
Even though your time was cut short, I will forever cherish the fun you added to my life. I know you guys always teased me about the fact that I think our entire family and including our nieces and nephews look like me... You were the only one that didn't look like me, but since you've passed, when I look in the mirror, I see you. That's deep and hilarious at the same time.
I know you are with us I can tell. I feel like I could go on for days because our lifetime together couldn't be summarized in one message. You were and are so special to me. I still can't believe this is real. This tragic, horrific accident has given me the gift and awareness that life is so precious and such a gift. I will forever hug everyone like it's the last time I will see them. We are all so sad and will forever have a huge piece missing from our family.
Love you Kev!
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Kevin, one of my fondest memories of you was chicken noodle soup Tuesdays. You couldn’t wait to ask me what was for lunch when I picked you up at school. You would love to hear it was soup with broccoli or liver or whatever was gross and made you laugh.
As you grew we had such fun times at the cottage. You always added so much energy and laughter to our days. You couldn’t wait to swim, fish, ride the seadoo, jump on the trampoline or get into some shenanigans with your cousins.
Your loud and lively voice saying “hi auntie Linda” will be something I will always miss along with your big hugs!
I can’t believe we are saying good bye to a family treasure. It was an honour and a joy to call you our nephew.
We love you Kev, forever in our hearts.
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Brad Taylor posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
When it came time to deciding who we wanted to MC our wedding, both our minds instantly went to you Roff! You were the life of every party, you always made sure there was never an awkward silence in the room. We will miss your loud, outrageous stories at every gathering and hearing about all your latest shenanigans. You were a great friend to both of us and everyone in our group. You were always willing to jump in and help, like the time we built our fence and you and Kevin raced the nail gun, you always made hard tasks turn into fun ones. We will never forget days that turned into nights in the 'pits' and your huge christmas tree bonfires. Friend gatherings won't be the same without you, we'll miss you forever!
Brad, Sam, Waylen and Riley
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Matt, Michelle, Ethan and Lauryn Muller posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Kevin was such a joy to be around, his laugh and smile were infectious. Always on the dance floor at weddings, lighting fireworks at the annual barbecue with friends from baseball and family, and the baseball game that went along with the barbecue. We have so many wonderful memories of Kev. One we will always remember is at our wedding, rather than cake we had cake pops, which Kevin loved. Although after eating 5-6 of them, he realized how filling they were and he was unable to get out of his chair to dance. He ended up sitting back, unbuckling his pants while hyping up others on the dance floor. Kevin was dubbed 'cake pop guy' by other attendees who didn't know him and remember him to this day.
Kevin, you are so loved and missed by everyone and we miss you so much. Heaven gained another angel far too soon. Rest in peace.
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Kevin's spirit was infectious, full of adventure and kindness that brought warmth to even the rainiest days. He was a master in art of humor, always ready with a loving joke or teasing smirk to make the world brighter. The heavens have gained an incredible angel who loved well and laughed often. No doubt he is exploring every nook and corner up there just as his adventurous heart would've done on Earth.
We love and miss you Kev,
Love Steph, Cody & Carson
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Stephanie Hopper-Cleveland posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Long before Kevin's auntie Lindsey married my brother Colin, Kevin was a little boy in my lunch room at Applecroft. Lindsey asked if I knew her nephews and niece. I said yes, I know Kevin! He was the absolute loudest kid in the room! But despite the volume, he always had the biggest smile and genuinely happy face at all times. When I think of Kevin I think of him larger than life.
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Lauren Wharton posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
I had the privilege of dating Kev for 3 years in my early 20s. I think it was the first "adult" relationship for both of us. Though it's been many years, there are a few things that always stuck with me: the love he had for his family, the love he had for having fun, the love he had for the outdoors, the love he had for his friends, the love he had for a hard day's work. Kevin had an infectious smile and truly was the life of the party. If he wasn't working on his truck, it was his dirt bike. If it wasn't his dirt bike, it was his golf cart. If it wasn't his golf cart, it was his snowmobile. You get the point.
Though our lives went in different directions, I will never forget the impact he had on those formational years in my life. I felt (and still feel) so lucky to have been welcomed into his wonderful family. I'm so sad Kevin didn't get the chance to be everything he wanted to be, but I know for certain he lived the hell out of the years he had. Rest easy, Kev.
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Storm Walker posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Roffey, you were by far the best group mascot we all could've asked for. During our time I watched you make everyone smile and go home with hilarious stories and memories for years to come. I remember the joy we found in spinning our buddies cars sideways in the J.Clarke parking lot before class was out and waiting on the bus to see their reactions.
You're antics and shenanigans will never be forgotten. I will cherish the midnight timmies runs we had while plowing snow. I still remember the first time I seen that 5 ton city truck plowing and thinking "that guy can drive"... to pull up to the light and see you just jamming away having a great time. You truly knew how to make the best of every moment or situation.
Rest easy Roffey.
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Marty Campbell posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
It has been so hard for me to comprehend that Kevin is gone. I am still at the shock stage. I don’t know whether it is having kids around the same age as Kevin or just never having experienced anyone losing their child at such a young age. I just have no words that could possibly come forthcoming that can help any parent or family member feel better for the loss of such a great individual.
Kevin, as long as I’ve known him has generally always had a smile on his face. He’s always been kind of louder than his siblings, a true stand out guy. I remember Kevin a lot from Applecroft days and seeing his Mom and Dad often at the school.
I know Kevin and his family well from my connection to his Auntie Linda and her family, who I also consider family.
The last time I got to have a great engaging conversation with Kevin was at this Grandpa Georges 90th birthday celebration. Kevin always had an interest in our son Colin and was always willing to support him. Kevin was encouraging us to get Colin to apply to work for the Town of Ajax! He was explaining the process and telling us what to expect. He was explaining that should Colin get through the interview process and actually get the job working with him to expect his workmates to “initiate” him by making him to “dog” jobs and basically give him a hard time. That was part of the process, but if you get through that, you’re “golden”. Kevin loved his job and the group he worked with.
His presence will be missed but never forgotten.
We pass along our love and support to the Roffey family, and hope that you will find comfort and help in the fact that Kevin’s too short of a life touch many hearts. He was one of kind!
Kevin was truly loved and cherished by hundreds of people. Al and Sharon, you raised a wonderful son.
Love Marty & Wally Campbell.
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Jim Yorke posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Roffey we should have called you superman for that time at the bar you flew over the whole crowd and got the guy that was about to sucker punch me. Both my little brothers remember you telling them that story of how you saved their big brother from a black eye. There are way to many great, fun, and wild memories, from scraping the sunflower, riding atv’s to rickards and the backyard fires at your place, and all the other shenanigans we all got into that I am most definitely positive that if we had a camcorder in front of us we’d all be rich off of the YouTube.
Bye Roff you’ll always be remembered, rest well pal.
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Karen Adamson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Our paths only crossed a few times in Kevin's short life, but our family connection was always there. I will remember his smile and the confidence I saw in him as a young man. Our last meeting was at his Grandad's funeral in the Fall of last year. He and Trisha shared their happiness at having bought a home together. So many memories yet to be made in the years ahead, but not to be.
You left us far too soon Kevin, but the joy and love you brought to the lives of family and friends remains.
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Brenda Wyles posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
When I look at your photo Kevin, sweet memories come to mind of all the times we connected at our family's Christmas Do. I recall a face full of sunshine and a smile for one and all.
Kevin, you leave with us peaceful memories; your love will guide those who call out to you; though you cannot be seen, your loving soul, your spirit will be ever present, bestowing your undying love upon your loved ones as they continue to live with the pain of your passing and absence in their lives until it is their time to join you. xo Cousin Brenda
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Ryan Jerome posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Roff, my guy…it’s honestly been so tough finding the words to express how much you’ll be missed. From highschool shop class shinanagins, going to college together, those lake ridge water nights rocking the dashboard drums, playing slow pitch with you for the number of years and just watching you smash absolute nukes out of the park…on demand!! I sure am gunna miss you yelling and calling me a noodle arm on the diamond. No matter what diamond you were at, whatever tournament you were in whether it was indoor or outdoor, everyone seemed to know who Kevin Roffey was.
Gunna miss you chief.
-Jroc
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Kev, you were a good guy and an even better friend to me. I think about you a lot and about all time we time we spent together; it always ends with a smile or laughter, half the stories I can’t repeat. You were a huge part of my life for a lot years and I miss you like sin.
You were always down for a good time, the best set of hands when I needed help, a fearless copilot, an avid water skier, and the best snowmobile buddy a guy could ask for. I will most fondly remember our winters together terrorizing the Local snowmobile trails, those really were the good old days and you were right there beside me.
We were all so proud of you and the life you had made for yourself w/ Trish on Lake Sturgeon. It was so nice to see you so happy, you had really caught your stride. Life just won’t be the same without you but your memory and spirit will live on with me.
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Hard to just share one memory when it came to Roff. He was everyone’s best friend and has made such a lasting impression on us all. From all the parties where you would hear that he was already in there from outside the house, the walks home from Portly, we did some pretty fun (and stupid) things.
The parking lot pre-game beers won’t be the same, Co-Captain. Will miss you guy, hope you’re hitting line drive lasers up there. Until we meet again.
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I’ll never forget hearing the boys rolling into the Court to come by for a visit. Pipes just blasting and the sunshine reflecting off all the chrome. The smiles everyone had! It was a perfect summers day. That’s the first time I met Roff! We hit off conversation immediately. I remember hitting him with some positive words and seeing the tune change from raw to real, right quick! That’s when I knew we were a lot alike. After a brief visit, and just meeting him, he gave me the biggest hug before he left and said thank you! I went inside and almost cried telling my wife I just saw that kids real heart! I only had the opportunity to see him one more time after that day, and these types of days you take for granted, because we aren’t present enough sometimes to realize, they could be your last! If anything, this is a massive reminder to stay in that presence daily. As much as you can stay conscious of it! This is a time to smile. Just like the smiles the boys had that day rolling into my hood. Smile with Kevin, knowing his journey is completed and another will begin.
Much Love & Respect to Roff’s family, friends and co-workers. I am happy for his life, as it’s never a loss, but something gained on the hearts of many.
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Kev...
I'm so very sorry that you we're taken so soon from us all!
I will charrish all the memories we made, I was so thankful to be a part of your family. You we're the Light for so many people, you touched so many with your amazing personality your zest for life and your hughe Heart! Everyone loved you...
I will miss you and all the fun times and laughs. Poker nights at cottage I loved playing Texas Hold'em with you Kev....hanging at the cottage! Love you forever Kevin Roffey
Love auntie Naynay
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Kevin, you were the best friend to me and so many others. Without you I would not be the person I am today. The time we shared on this spinning rock will remain in my heart for the rest of my life. We were always getting up to something. Just today I said to your parents that it's a good thing we were the last generation before dash cameras. ( I may of told them a story or two.) You were the first to lend a helping hand or stick up for me even if you knew I was wrong. As my children age I will have many story's to share with them about uncle Roff and the things dad and him got up to in the good old days. Life won't be the same without my best bud. Rest in peace brother.
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Katie Fitt posted a condolence
Monday, April 1, 2024
When I think about my little cuz, Kev... I think about him being so tall. He had such a a big smile on his face from day one. Even as a kid he was always laughing, trying to joke around.
We went to elementary school together. Auntie Sharon would drive us all in the van. Kevin and Kristy would be giggling away. We would join in for the 5 min cousin craziness....
Kevin ( along with Ryan and Kristy) would come to my parents house for lunch every Tuesday for chicken noodle soup. I could just picture Kev with his big grin slurping up his 10th bowl of soup. Fridays, my mom took all 6 of us to McDonald's.
Kev was like one of my mom's other kids. Just like my nephews are to me.
We miss you cousin Kevin.
I'll have a bowl of chicken noodle for you. Love you!
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Kev, where do I begin? You are the baby cousin, and I can distinctly remember chasing you around, while you ran from me in your diaper, begging you to let me pick you up. Fast forward to all our manhunt nights, Christmas Eve movie nights, pool days and pool parties, baseball in the backyard, badminton, tobogganing down and over the well and down the driveway, fireworks and fireworks gone wrong, all the game nights, trampoline fun (you boys bothering Kristy and I). ALL the laughter at the dinner table, even though it was usually at my expense. Throwing my boys in the pool and always showing them the best time. You grew up to be such a wild, hilarious, charming young man. I am so thankful for all your help at all the family gatherings I hosted, literally appreciated you in those moments more than you’ll ever know. That’s the thing, you were always lending a helping hand. Your big smile and loud voice made our family whole, now, a big part of this family is missing. I am so proud of you and all that you accomplished in your 32 years. Your life was short, but you lived it to the fullest and have left an ever lasting mark on our hearts. Until we meet again! I love you so much!
Love Mystie, Andrew, Oakley and Asher! Xo
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Sarah Nestor posted a condolence
Monday, April 1, 2024
When I think about Kevin, I will always think of his smiles at the family Do. Always surrounded by family. Always loved.
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Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. God bless all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We're so very sorry.
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Joe & Sarah Manson planted a tree in memory of Kevin Roffey
Sunday, March 31, 2024
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Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. God bless all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We're so very sorry. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Cassandra & family planted a tree in memory of Kevin Roffey
Friday, March 29, 2024
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I still remember the first day we met, you had a huge smile on your face and threw out your hand for a firm handshake, “you drinking? There’s a full cooler of beer, go grab one and come out back!” I still remember your first Ducks baseball practise, I had been struggling to pull the ball, trying to come from hardball and swinging too quickly. You gave me a tip, and the moment I put it towards a game, you smiled so big. You lived your life with so much purpose, putting aside your problems to help with everyone else. You were the life of the party, and had an impact on all of us. The once a week phone calls to just talk, and always having you remind me that everything will be okay. I love you. I’ll miss you buddy. 121 dogs just will never be the same. Until we throw again my guy.
Love Kush.
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Kevin was always a bright light at the annual Family Do! His presence will continue to live on in every laugh, smile and hug we share there.
Knock three times on the ceiling Kevin and we’ll know the family in heaven are joining in the fun!
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Bobby Lim planted a tree in memory of Kevin Roffey
Friday, March 29, 2024
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My sincere condolences to the Roffey family. I don't know Kevin but asked at AMSA who he was and he said one if not the best player in the league. RIP Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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We will miss every thing about you and so many memories but no one will be able to mash the potatoes at thanksgiving like you
Uncle Bob and Auntie Tiny xoxo
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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Kelsey O'Hara posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2024
Setting the scene here…it’s New Year’s Eve at a cottage, the drinks are flowing, the laughter shared between old friends and new friends. My sister, our friend Jamie and myself are all in the bathroom doing what girls do, sharing space instead of taking turns. Now if you have been to or own a cottage you know the bathroom rules & we all noticed the garbage was getting a bit full with toilet paper. Jamie grabs the bag and ties it up and starts windmilling this bag, opens the door and fires it right at Kevin & all you can hear is his laughter mixed with ‘wtf is that’, the realization of what the bag was made me knees weak and all 3 of collapsed crying laughing. His smile and laughter was beyond infectious, I was behind the door and couldn’t see his face but I just knew by his laugh that he was just thinking of a way to get us back. I have so many memories with Kev in them & I will forever cherish them all.
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Shannen Croney posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2024
I will remember Kevin for his bright soul, infectious smile , and how inclusive he was to everyone he met. We shared many classes together throughout highschool, and an “educational” trip to Italy. You could tell that each person he connected with became special in his life. I wish to express my deepest condolences to his fiance, family, and friends.
