To the Watson whanau, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Your guys parents always made me welcome at your home on 86 Gladstone street, Hawera back in my High school days...Wendy and I were probably wagging at the time Lol. Your dad was a lovely and kind man. My sincere condolences and aroha to you all at this time. Moe mai ra e koe Kevin RIP on that dancing floor.

Grandad I have the best memories of your visits to Perth... I remember going to drop you and Dawn back at the airport when I was jut pregnant with Pearl and I told you and Dawn first about the news and you said well then I have to come back now to meet my great grandchild to be and you did... May you Rest in peace knowing you were so loved Love always Natel, Lily and Pearl

Grandad, I am sorry I couldn’t be there today to celebrate your well-lived life. I am glad you are finally resting. Thank you for all of the memories; from watching your square dancing comp in New Plymouth to beautiful wood turned bowls as a wedding gift. Thank you also for my wonderful father, I will be forever grateful for my heritage. Waiting til the day we meet again Love, Aelie

Kevin you were always a great support to me, encouraging me to sail and helping me build my first house. And making the effort to keep in contact with no matter where I was. I even worked with you for a while and learnt soo much which has held me in good stead during my life. There still one more fish out there waiting for you. Thankyou for being such a good cousin and friend.

Love you Kevvie. I'm so thankful for the memories and for being your honorary granddaughter. You were always so special to me, as a child, you were my kevvie. I will cherish our chats, our tea and scones and all the visits in hospital. Rest easy kev, love you always xxx

Hey Grandad, At peace at last. Always in our hearts and minds. I was lucky enough to talk to you a few weeks ago and am thankful for that. Love your Aussie grankids and great grandkids. Christian , Lea, Sebastian , Nathaniel , Ziana , Shylarose , Mitchell

Grandad I know you seen the 2nd to last txt that I sent. Thank you so much for the memories. Love you always I gonna miss you❤️🥲🥲

Goodbye Kevin so sorry we missed each other's phone calls last week. You and I go back a long way. I always remember when on your early morning paper run you used to bring doughnuts to my brother's bedroom window and we would sit on the windowsill and eat them!! We went to Turuturu school then and all the swimming carnivals your father took us to. A gang of us all piled in the back of his truck-those were the days. Will miss having those chats we had while you were in hospital. Fond memories - my thoughts are with Kevin's family-remember the good times. Sincerely, Marion (nee Hayman-Tecofsky) Frechtling, 28 Park Lane, Whitianga.