July 3, 1968 – February 1, 2017
It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the sudden passing of our dearly loved son and brother, Kevin John, in his 49th year. Late Wednesday evening, February 1st, in Montreal, Kevin left us doing what he loved to do most: playing hockey with his buddies. Kevin had spent the past few years living and working out of Montreal for Praxair. He will be sadly missed by all of those many lives he touched throughout his own life. Kevin is the third son of Frank and Joan (nee Robinson), of Dundas. Beloved brother and best friend to Mark (Linda), Michael (Amy), and Brett. āUnkyā Kev will be sadly missed and forever cherished by niece ābabyā Alexa and nephew Jake āthe snakeā, as Kevin affectionately called them. Kevin enjoyed a rich, family oriented life and will be deeply missed by his dozens of aunts, uncles, and cousins on both the Robinson and Fama sides of the family. Thank you to the countless groups of friends that Kevin was proud to be included in at one time or another in his life. His extended Praxair work family in Paris and Montreal, and throughout North America, will miss his enthusiasm, smile, big blue eyes and energy. Special thanks to Frankie Jones, Rob McNeil, and Mark Splinter who always treated Kevin as one of their own families. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Kevin had a contagious smile, dry wit, and blunt honesty which everyone knew and loved so well. There was nothing Kevin wouldnāt do to let you know just how much your friendship meant to him. He truly was one of a kind. To all the St. Maryās friends, the Chesley Lake cottage gang, the Friday night and Sunday morning Dundas Old-timer hockey boys, past and present, and the old crew from A&P Store #102 Dundas; thanks for your support. To all of the Dundas boys, especially Donnie Higgins and Mike Kehoe, the family thanks you for your condolences and know that you were an integral part of Kevinās wonderful life. Visitation to take place at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St. Dundas on Monday, February 6th from 2ā4 pm, and 7ā9 pm. Funeral service will be held at St. Augustineās Roman Catholic Church, 58 Sydenham Street, Dundas on Tuesday, February 7th at 11:30 am. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada are welcomed by Kevinās family.
Kevin will remain forever a part of who I am.
Childhood, adolescence, adulthood. He has always been in my life. I cannot imagine a life without him.
Good people are missed but great people leave a void that we try to fill forever. The memories are not enough but the love that he shared is a good start.
Forever in our hearts, Kevin.
Roger and Kelly Duck
Dear Joanie Frank and family. Please accept our sincere condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are with u at this time of great sorrow.
Please accept my sincere condolences…..I was shocked to hear this sad news. I have many fond memories of golfing with my six foot bay golf buddy!!! Kevin was a fun guy to be around, and I always had a good time with him. Unfortunately I cannot attend the service. My thoughts are you with at this time of sorrow. RIP my friend….
Kevin….you will be missed by all!!!! RIP sweet man xo
My sincerest condolences.
This is such sad news. The most difficult pain to bear is the loss of a child. Many blessings and prayers to everyone.
Dear Joan, Frank and family, I never had the privilege of meeting you but I did have the honor of both working and chilling with Kev over the years. You couldn’t of said it better when describing him, a real class act and a great friend with a killer smile that could light up a room or bar all pending! I’m not sure if I will be able to make it down but I wanted you as parents to know that your son made a difference in people’s lives including my own. On behalf of myself and the employees here at the plant in St-Hubert Qc please accept our sincere condolences, our thoughts are with you all.
May you rest in peace Buddy, we’ll miss ya.
Dave Kirkwood
Taken way too early – Kevin has touched many lives in a positive way. Great enthusiasm every time you talked with him. Condolences to the entire Fama family.
God Bless.
Troy Thompson and family
Sending our sincerest sympathy to Joan, Frank and Family.
Please accept our deepest condolences. Kevin was a wonderful and gorgeous young man. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Vince and Sheryl Franco
From our early days pestering each other at the back of St. Augustine’s church on Sunday mornings (yes, Mr & Mrs Fama, Kevin did show up :-), to the arena watching him then playing hockey with him on Sunday mornings, to the years at BOC and finally when I was able to talk him into coming to Praxair our friendship grew more than I ever would have expected. As we often did, I enjoyed having a few drinks with him in Montreal a couple of weeks ago talking about our families (my dad and Mark mostly, it used to be about Brett occupying his room when he’d come home for a visit, lol), I will treasure all the memories. Kathy & I became much closer with Kevin over the last 20 years and Kevin became like a little brother to the both of us. He will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts.
Frank & Kathy Jones
It was back 15 years or so ago that I first met Kevin when he walked through the front doors of the Praxair plant in Paris. It didnāt take long for Kevin and I to strike up a friendship as we had 2 things in common. Our love for hockey, and especially, our love for golf. Over the years we played a lot of rounds together, and both being competitive by nature, we both wanted to win every round, every hole for that matter, that we played together. We played with friends, but when it was over, Kevin only wanted to know what I shot, and I only cared about his score. Was it lower than mine? Although we both badly wanted to beat each other, we were always able to admire the good shots the other hit, and laugh at the bad ones. There always seemed to be a lot more laughs. But that was the usual thing when you were with Kevin, he always knew how to make you laugh and smile. That is what I will miss most about him. I will also miss the trips Maria and I took to Montreal to visit him. Although we would only be there for a few days, they are some of the best memories of our lives.
On Wed Feb 1st, Maria and I lost one of the dearest friends we will ever have. But it was 15 years ago that a stranger walked through those doors in Paris and changed our lives forever for the better. Kevin will live on in our memory and our hearts forever. RIP my friend. Until we meet again to laugh together at all those bad shots.
Words cannot describe the sadness and shock upon hearing the news. Kev was the kindest and most caring friend that anyone could ever have. He was so positive and always had a genuine interest in everyone else’s lives and well being. Memories of Kev at St Augustine’s and St Mary’s, and all the good times spent growing up with him in Dundas will be cherished forever. After he moved to Montreal we didn’t get to see him very often, but when he was back in town it was always very special.
Kev was the best guy you’ll ever meet, and the best friend you could ever have…..
Mike Sardo
I extend my condolences to Kevin’s family. I went to school with Kevin at St. Augustine’s elementary school. We had great memories at the Dundas Skating Rink and hanging out with our grade 8 group. He will be greatly missed. Kelly Simoncic (Kearns).
I was shocked, when I received the news and I’m still having a hard time believing, this has happened.
Kevin and I played a lot of hockey together over the years, a great teammate but an even better person and friend.
We didn’t see each other as often as we used to, but once in a while we would see each other, usually with a cold beverage in our hand and talk about the old days.
I won’t be able to attend the visitation or funeral due to distance, but my thoughts are with the entire Fama family, Kevin will be missed but always remembered.
We were so shocked and saddened to hear the news and it has been a very emotional last couple of days reading through the outpouring of comments and memories from the vast network of Kev’s family, friends, and colleagues. Kev was a very special person to both Kirsten and I as we had the opportunity to know him for many years whether it be St. Augustine’s School, St. Mary High School, Friday night open skating at the Dundas Arena, tennis at the Dundas Tennis Club, golfing at the annual CNH tournament, working together at Shademaster Landscaping, memorable trips to Sauble and Wasaga, Poker Nights with the St. Mary’s boys, catching up over lunch when in Montreal, etc. Kev truly was a genuine and selfless person, always more interested to take the time to talk about you and wanting to know what was going on in your life versus talking or boasting about himself.
Successful lives are measured by the relationships you have with family and friends…Kev had a very rich and full life.
We will both miss him dearly and will never forget the great memories we shared together.
We extend our sincerest condolences to the Fama Family, and all extended family and friends.
I did not know Kevin a lot, just playing hockey sometimes with him. But I knew him enough to know his departure is a big loss for all of us and for our world. He was just so kind, easy living and a pleasure to be with. I will always remember his laugh and smile. I guess he had his journey accomplished down here to show people how good and kind a human can be with others. Toujours les meilleurs qui partent en premier does apply here without doubt. Condolences to the family and friends. I will never forget you.
Joan and Frank so sorry for your loss. No matter where we met, Kevin always greeted me with his wonderful smile. He will be missed by all of us.
Dear Frank, Mark and families. Please accept mine and Peter’s sincere condolences on the loss of your son and brother. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Fran and Peter Wiesner
Reading all of these messages to Kevin and his family, it just shows how many people Kevin really touched and LOVED!! Writing this brings tears to my eyes, remembering his BIG SMILE and even bigger heart and positive outlook to life even when he lost that big hand in poker with the ST Mary boys, playing tennis every day in the summer then going to Frank and Joanās for a cold drink and playing the arcade games in his basement. Frank painting the garage floorā¦good times. When you grow up you lose touch with your friends, but you always have those great memories and I have so many with Kevin. I donāt think there will be enough room in that church for all of the people who Kevin touched and loved. Were all going to miss you Fama!!
Deepest sympathy ;. Sincerely Wayne &Shirley Zess
My sincere condolences to the Fama and Robinson families.Their was a big hole left in Dundas old timers when Kevin moved to Montreal for work , he was missed by all . I sorry I can’t attend the service, my thoughts are with you all . ONLY THE GOOD DIED YOUNG.
RIP Kevin until we meet again
Barry Alderson
Mark Linda & Family
We send our love and support during this time of sorrow. One must learn to be still in the midst of turmoil to feel the unmistakable presence of strength. Mark you will always be a brother to me. God Bless Adele Giulio Carolina Amatucci
Our sincere condolences go out to you Mr. and Mrs. Fama, Mark, Mike and Brett.
Heather, ‘Jaynie-girl’, as Kev liked to call her, and I will miss him dearly. I am having trouble finding the words to convey what Kevin meant to all of us so I will sum up with someone else’s and I know that Kev always appreciated a quote from ‘the Boss’.
“The world is filled with many wonders
under the passing sun
But sometimes something comes along
and you know, it’s for sure the only one
The Mona Lisa, the David, the Sistine Chapel,
Jesus, Mary and Joe
and when they built you brother, they broke the mold.”
Our deepest sympathies go out to Kevin’s family & friends. Sincerely, Vic & Missy Calcagno
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fama and family,
There are so few comforting words when they are needed most. I was fortunate to be a part of an extended group of Kevin’s friends and will always cherish the great, great times we had (especially at weddings). Kevin was a kind and gentle soul… and rediculously funny. I can’t imagine the profound sorrow and heartache that you all are feeling. I am not sure what our true purpose in life is but faith tells me that our goal is to serve, show compassion, and the will to help others….all things Kevin was good at. May the constant love of caring of family and friends soften your sadness.
Rest with peace in your heart my friend. Can’t wait to see you again.
I am so stunned and saddened at this news as are countless others. Kevin was such a kind and gentle guy and always treated you with such genuine respect and with a gentle heart. He never made you feel you weren’t important- just the opposite. He took the time to talk to you and always made you feel a special something inside. Those piercing blue eyes and infectious smile; such a great great guy. My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Fama family during this most difficult time. May the grace of God be with all of you.
Dearest Fama Families,
Words cannot express our sadness for this tragic loss of your son and dearest brother.
May the comfort of God help you all through this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathies,
To: Joan, Frank and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
We pray you will feel God’s arms around you and be comforted.
My sincere condolences to Joan, Frank , Mark & family with the loss of Kevin. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
So sorry Frank & Joan
It’s hard for me to imagine how you must feel. It is not supposed to happen this way. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Keep strong.
I was just thinking of the Fama boys the other day as I listened to an old Iron Maiden album and a flood of memories came back of Mark, Mike and Kevin. All of them were great and one of my few regrets in life is having lost touch with them and all the other guys. I am so very sad for all of you as you are such a wonderful and close family. I hope when my time comes I go playing hockey. Kevin was a superstar person and we are all better from our time with him. Take care Fama Family
Please accept our family’s deepest condolences for your very sudden loss. In times like these, family and friends must come out and offer firm support. God Bless!
Joan, Frank & family. Our thoughts are with you. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this very sad time.
Ed & Judy Herman
Just received the sad news from my daughter Cheri! She asked if I knew Kevin. Let me say I had the privilege of working/playing with Kevin, Mark and the rest of the young kids at A&P, I think we all actually liked going to work! Kevin will be missed, not forgotten, as we have many fond memories. Sincerely, Ken/Pops, Ruth and family, The Wilsons
Dear Kev,
We knew each other best when we were kids going to school at St. Augustine’s. I remember riding our bikes around Dundas where you knew every short-cut. We’d spend hours in the Driving Park, playing tennis, talking about Star Wars, AC/DC, and later about girls. In high school, I’ll never forget how you rocked the air band concert as Springsteen with the best performance of the night. You were always a great competitor; obviously in hockey where you helped make championship teams at St. Mary’s, but I remember you were also the boys U18 Tennis Champion of Dundas in 1984 (and yes, I still have your wooden Donnay tennis racquet).
I haven’t forgotten that we were once close enough that you told me some hard truths about myself, and that helped me. I think you inherited your determined, competitive, no b-s spirit from Frank; from Joan, you must have received that selfless, kind heart and 1000 watt smile. From what I read here and know from others, over the years you continued to always give so much more of yourself than you received.
I wish we saw more of each other over the recent years. But despite your passing much too early, your family can be so proud, and your friends so thankful, that you lived such a rich and full and successful and good life.
Happy trails Kev, your soul endures and your spirit continues in our sweet memories.
Our heartfelt condolences to Frank, Joan & family. We are deeply saddened to learn about the loss of your beloved son Kevin. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
I heard the news Thursday morning and like everyone else have been shocked and saddened and flooded with memories of highschool! I have only good thoughts of Kevin and my heart aches for the Fama family and all of his friends that he has left behind. Clearly from the words that everyone is leaving here, he touched many people and will always be thought of fondly. RIP Kevin and deepest condolences from my family to yours. Claudelle & Robert Boudreau and family
We have been in shock and overcome with sadness since learning of Kev’s passing, it just doesn’t seem possible, he was so full of life. We have so many cherished memories with Kev, he was just so much fun to be with, his smile lite up a room and his sense of humor was classic. From St A’s, to St Mary’s, to Mac, and to our A&P days, our friendship grew. But our best times followed, the many nights playing euchre at our house over the years, the yearly boys trips to Vegas and of course our trip to Kauai Hawaii (the best)! We will miss reminiscing with you Kev over a few cold ones, and we will miss making more unforgettable memories with you. Mahalo…Until we meet again my friend. xo
Frank, Joan and family
Billy and I are so sorry for your loss. It is so sad to lose a child. I remember when Kevin worked at A&P, I use to look for him all the time just to see is beautiful smile and he use to laugh when I said he looked so much like his mother.
Love Billy and Joanne Mann
Frank and Joan: Please accept our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Fama family in this very sad time. It seems like Kevin was loved by all, and will be soerly missed.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Vera Walker and family
Kevin was a good person and a loyal friend who enjoyed life to the fullest. His sayings YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF will remain in my memory for a long time to come , a memory of a great guy who kept his life simple, who had a great sense of humor and always treated everyone he met with respect. My condolences to the Fama family and friends. Kevin , until we meet again.
Our deepest condolences to the Fama family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Words cannot express our shock and sorrow upon learning of Kevin’s passing. He was a man that ALWAYS made us laugh. I know Francis will miss the golf games with Kevin and Frankie Jones. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
In this sorrowful time, I would to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Fama family. I am honoured to have worked with Kevin, his kindness and humour will truly be missed.
The Reed girls always viewed the Fama boys as pure Dundas….. a little bit edgy, loyal to a fault, great mentors, really decent fellows. Vicky and I feel the same. Sorry for your loss.
I met Kevin about 8 years ago as part of My Praxair job when he worked in the plants and then had the pleasure of Kevin joining our JDE Praxair team over 5 years ago. Kevin was a very devoted worker but mostly I remember his Smile, Friendship and Dry humor. I considered Kevin a friend and will miss him.
My Prayers go out to his Family and Friends
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the entire Fama family . Absolutely shocked to here the news. I was blessed to play hockey with Kevin at St Mary’s . God Bless.
Dear, Mr.Fama, Mrs.Fama, Mark, Mike and Brett. Our sincere condolences go out to all of you and your families.
Being so close as neighbors growing up we had some great times hanging and playing road hockey behind St.James church & having him as a teammate in our travel hockey years are great memories I will treasure and never forget.
His friendship and the person he was is one of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great sorrow,
Steve, Marianne, Cameron and Jason.
( The McFarlane family )
We are so very sorry to the Fama family for your loss. I have great memories of playing hockey with Kevin. He will be sadly missed. Gone far to soon. Our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time.
With love from Don and Donna Attridge.
We were so sad to hear about the loss of your son, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, please accept our sincere condolences
Carole & Tom Redden
My deepest condolences to Joan, Frank, Mark, Mike, Brett, Linda, Alexa, Jake and everyone else Kevin had touched during his life. He was such a kind and loving man and he will be dearly missed. If there is anything any of you may need, I am always here. You are in all of our prayers and thoughts. The love around you, the love in your heart and the love of the people watching over you from above will be with you always. God bless today and always.
To The Fama Family: My sincere condolences on the passing of Kevin.May he rest in peace.
Dear Frank and Joan, Mark and Linda and family,
May your never ending fond and special memories of Kevin keep you comforted at this time of grief and may they sustain you in love and in guidance forevermore, and until you meet together again.
Sincere Love to a beautiful family,
Val and Lou Nagy
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Kevin has been a great coworker and friend over the last 5 years, always able to handle any situation with ease and a good laugh. He will truly be missed.
I met Kevin working at Praxair 4 years ago and pleasure of working with him on JDE team. I will miss his friendship, his big smile and sense of humor.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Truly saddened by the passing of such a genuinely cool guy. Kev’s sincerity was amazing in almost every moment you ever had with him. High school was short but the memories are long, wish we could have one more poker night. The Fama family is in our thoughts, no words.
Scott
A GREAT personality will truly be missed, but never forgotten !!! Sincerest condolences.
Dear Joanie Frank and family. So sorry for your loss. KonI and my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Unfotunately we will not be able to attend the service as Nancy is out of town, but we will be thinking of you.
Let your family be your strength.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. Cynthia Campanaro is my daughter and told me just now. I ask that God hold you and your husband close to His heart and pray that your hearts will heal with His help. God bless you both at this sad time.he will never be far away. Believe that.
To the Fama Family, my sincere condolences to you all over this great loss. Kevin was a great guy.Love Mrs B
Kevin was the nicest person I had the privilege to meet – hands down, a true gentleman. I extend my heartfelt condolences to all of the Fama family and those close to Kevin.
Frank, Joan and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Kevin touched so many lives and all the wonderful memories you have will keep him forever near you. Our hearts go out to you.
Dear Joan, Frank and family…
Thinking of you all during this most difficult time….
Prayerful thoughts….
Fred and Caroline
Please accept my sincere condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Kevin and I worked together the past 5 years at Praxair on the JDE project; our travels throughout the US have crossed many times and we have spent several nights at dinner. One of my fondest memories of Kevin was dinner in San Antonio, TX last year; he and I spent the evening on the River Walk having dinner and discussing life, it was a wonderful memory. He will be missed and Iām grateful to have known him.
My condolences to the Fama Family. My thoughts and prayers to you all .
I’ve worked with Kevin for several years but a lot closer the last 3 years on the JDE project. Kevin always made me laugh every time I saw him or we spoke on the phone. RIP my friend my sincere condolences to his family and friends in this very difficult time.
I just got back from Kevin’s funeral and what a huge gathering of friends and family in attendance to remember such a great man. My deepest sympathy to Mr and Mrs Fama and family.
Great team mate and even better friend , we will miss you Kevin. Our sincerest sympathies to the entire Fama family.
Wendall and Mary Gillis
PS: Kev of all the things we did together growing up you always made me laugh when you reminded me how in primary school I made you open your report card before you got home , you always had the better conscience š , here is to you buddy
Sincerely Big Gill, as you used call me
Dear Joan and Frank,
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your son.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rosalie and Bill Little
My condolences to the entire Fama family. Manfred Hoyer and family
Kevin, although I didn’t know you very long time… I realized quickly how great a guy you were.. playing along side or against you in our Montreal beer league you were always a terrific teammate and competitor! WE will miss you greatly especially your funny jokes, comments and great smile. Life is borrowed energy from the universe, you had an amazing amount and I guess the Universe needed it back!. Our deepest sympathies to your family and friends who loved you dearly!
Always smiling. Never a harsh word to anyone in school. Not too many people had the courage to make friends and treat everyone equally. My condolences go out to his family and his friends as it is a great loss to you all.
Kevin worked with me on the JDE project for the past five years. He was always a positive influence on the project team, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I have fond memories of joining Kevin at a local Sports Bar during our travels to watch an important hockey game, and playing with him at the Praxair tournament a couple years ago, so I know he was doing what he loved to do most. Kevin will be sorely missed by everyone on the JDE team, and by the many friends he made across PDI during his travels. My sincerest condolences for your loss.
We have only seen Kevin a few times in the last 5 years but when we heard the sad news, we could not believe it. Our condolences to the Fama family. We lost a great friend and person to the Dundas comuninity, we will miss him at the cactus during the cactus festival.
Joan and Frank, there’s nothing more to be said that hasn’t already been felt so deeply by you both. Just know that you continue to be in my thoughts.
Bob Welch