GRAWBARGER, Kevin Ray

Surrounded by his loving family at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the age of 48 years. Beloved son of Betty Lou (nee Pine) and the late George Ray Grawbarger. Kevin was the youngest of nine children. Loved dearly by Trudy, Bill (Adyne), Loretta (late Marvin), George (Faye), Lana, John (Jennifer), Betty-Anne (Vernon) and Theodore (Carla). Proud and loving uncle of 18 nieces and nephews, 25 great-nieces and nephews and 2 great-great nephews. Grandson of the late Daniel and Loretta Pine and the late William and Lily Ann Grawbarger. Family was everything to Kevin and he will be fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles and many cousins. He also leaves behind treasured longtime friends. He was a genuine gentleman with a strong work ethic who held himself to high standards in everything that was important to him. He was honourable, generous and loyal. He loved his “girls” Audrey, Jane, Mabel and Bella who loved their “boy”. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11 am. Rev. David Jack officiating. Memorial contributions to the SAH Renal Dialysis Care Fund would be appreciated. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to Dr. Berry and Dr. Shafiee and the SAH Renal Unit team for their care and encouragement over the past six years, and to the ICU team for their care and compassion. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.