Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 of Exeter, formerly of Saint John, New Brunswick, at the age of 54. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Mike and Karen Porter of Hensall, Gary and Heather Porter, and Patrick and Charlotte Porter all of Saint John, New Brunswick. Step brother of Patricia Jones of Sarnia, Carl Jones of Sussex, New Brunswick, Catherine Cole, Diane Hayes, Marilyn Merrill, Cindy Cobham, and all of their families of Saint John, New Brunswick. Kevin will be missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Donald Burnett, and Howard Porter, and sister Michelle. Mike, Gary, and Pat would like to express their sincere thanks to the doctors, and nurses at South Huron Hospital, for their love, care, and compassion, along with Pat and George Skee and family for all of their support and care during Kevin’s journey. Kevin worked for 26 years for Exeter Machine/Gnutti Carlo Canada, he will be missed by all of his co-workers over these years.
A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at the Exeter Legion, 316 William Street, Exeter, on Saturday, June 1st from 1 – 4 PM. Kevin will then be taken home to Saint John, New Brunswick, where a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation with interment Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220).
For those who wish, donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Van Romeyn
Sending out love and condolences to the Porter family and friends at this time of your loss of Kevin. Stay strong and cherish the memories and special times you have had with Kevin.
Pathrena
My dear friends and family I am sad to hear of your lose. Kevin was a good friend of mine and roommate. If there is anything I can do to help please contact me with no fear. pathrena_anderson@hotmail.com
Mary hart-harrison
Sorry for your loss our thoughts are with the porter family kevin with like brother to us he was your best friend we treasure him always send love and pray Karen mike pat and garry with our love mary and will
Margaret Watt
Mike and Family
Sincere Sympathy , so many memories of you and Kevin bowling with Don in Lucan .
Margaret Watt
Doug& Noreen Smith & family
Deepest condolences to all the family at this sad time on loss of kevin
Dianne Faubert and Daryl Tripp
Mike. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your brother. Hopefully there is a comfort for you to know so many people are thinking of you at this time. Sorry again. Dianne Faubert and Daryl Tripp
Cathy Day
My Condolences to you both Mike and Karen. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My memory (of many) is Dept. 02. at E.M.P. that smirk/sneaky smile he often gave me!! All in fun! Bit of a smart ass, BUT a good one.
God Bless to the family and Kevin
Love
Cathy
Nancy Wilde and family
Mike Karen and Family…….We want to keep our loved ones with us forever …..and when forever comes
to soon…..the loss is great!! Please, know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gerry Brunzlow
So sorry for the loss of your brother Mike. It was a long time ago but I can still remember his wit when I worked with him at then Exeter Machine. May you have peace in your heart.
Glenda Waddell
Mike Karen and Family
So very sorry for your loss.. Treasure the good times and hold the memories close to your heart
Paul Glenda& Zack Waddell
Gloria Hippern
We will miss seeing Kevin around Exeter ,My thoughts are with Mike and his family here and in N.B.
Diane Roy
Sending you my condolence to Mike and Pat and Gary and to the rest of the family also sending condolence from my dad Lloyd Porter ;(
Susan
So sorry Mike, and family I remember Kevin he will be missed us Rockwood courters are a family
Carol Redmond
We are so very sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. We will certainly remember him with fond memories. He was so much fun and so witty and comical. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May GOD BLESS YOU and carry you through this very difficult time and always.
Sincerely Randy and Carol
Cheryl & Rob Dunnell
Sorry to hear about Kevin’s passing hugs
Christine Titus
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Kevin especially “The Boys”, May you hold your love and all the wonderful memories you have shared close in your ♥️ hearts always! Peace and Love xo
May you Rest In Peace my sweet cousin Kevin????It is your Time to Fly high on those wings ♥️XO
Cousin Christine &Family
Robert Reicker
My Condolences to all of the Porter family. I know I speak for everyone from Rockwood Court that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time .
Peggy
Karen and Mike I am so sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing I always enjoyed talking to him and have great memory’s of Kevin when he lived on the Klondike road in Grand Bend you are in my thoughts Peggy and Andre Ducharme
Clement Callaghan
Verry sorry and sad to hear of Kevin’s passing. We were good childhood friends in Rock Wood Court. Condolences to the Porter Family and Kevin’s friends. Clem Callaghan
Heather Jensen
My condolences in the loss of your step-brother.
Eric Ellefsen
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for the death of your beloved brother, Kevin. Words cannot fully express the sorrow I feel about his passing. May you always treasure the wonderful times you shared with him. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.