We Remember
DUCHESNE, Kevin “The Wild Man”
October 24, 1962 — January 12, 2022
Kevin wasn’t feeling well when he returned from Mexico in November 2021. His devoted partner Lorri Davidson grew increasingly concerned and took him to the hospital on December 27, 2021. The doctors stabilized him, but the results of the tests were brutal: he had a rare and aggressive neuroendocrine cancer that had spread from his lungs to his pancreas and other internal organs. It was too late. There was nothing they could do but make him comfortable. We were shocked at how fast his condition deteriorated. Lorri stayed with him in the hospital night and day until he succumbed to the cancer on January 12, 2022. They had been planning a life together. Our hearts are broken.
Kevin was adventurous and confident, and he was proud of his mechanical skills. He could fix anything, usually much quicker than you expected. He would build or repair anything for you for the simple pleasure of seeing you impressed with his work. He worked hard, in difficult and sometimes dirty jobs that others wouldn’t do. He was proud of his polishing shop at Northside Industries.
Kevin was an aggressive drag racer, Baja back-road driver, snowmobiler, skier, and golfer. Woe to the golf ball that went astray!
Kevin lived life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by those closest to him: his beloved Lorri Davidson; his mother, Evelyn Adams; his stepfather, Ron Adams; his sister, Michelle McElroy; as well as by his many friends and neighbours.
~Ron Adams
Kevin, you amazed me and not a day that comes or goes will ever change that. Loving you was a privilege that I will honour for the rest of my life, there aren’t enough words in all the world to describe our love story. You honestly said it best when you said, “We had made a lifetime of love in the time we did have together”.
My Yosemite Sam, you taught me to love again. You brought me peace and healing, you shared your dreams and love. And, more than anything, we showed each other that unconditional love still exists.
I will love you forever.
~Lorri
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, when it is easier to gather.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Michelle, Ev, and family!
My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time!
Love Lani
What a shock to read of your passing. Stupid cancer !! Rest in peace Kevin. Gone too soon. Deepest condolences to all of your friends and family.
I am shocked, he was such a great man and neighbor, he brought me a ton of fun and a new puppy just over 15 years ago that I love and have to this day.
I will never forget you. 😥
My condolences to Kevin’s family.
Kevin was a wild man for sure ! I worked with him for 20 plus years , no one could deny his work ethic or his willingness to say I can get it done no matter what the job !!
He was always the first to step up and offer his help or friendship.
RIP my friend.
Andy Marlow
Dear Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. May Kevin Rest on Peace.
Thinking of you all Athea
He started as my landlord with Cory Hill Sandra Mae and Gary Rush over 20 yrs ago and became friends there and at Thunder Mountain raceway. His hard work and work ethic was amazing. He is a great man and will be missed by many people. RIP Wildman
I”m so sorry to hear that the wild man has passed, he was always the first to help those in need. He has a heart of gold and always will be a first-class man. I’m lucky to be able to say we had many many good times together at the track, Mexico, anywhere we went lol. I will miss you, love you then, now, and forever wild man.
Our condolences to Kevin’s family,
I knew Kevin back in the Western Star Truck days and worked closely with him at Northside Industries. Kevin was a no nonsense guy with a big heart. He very much cared about his work, the people around him, and Northside Industries in general, where I saw this first hand. You could always count on Kevin no matter what the task was, a true “jack of all trades”. Rest In Peace my friend.
Steve McKay and Family
There are no words, Kevin you were a great neighbor, only wish we could have gotten to know know you more. We will miss seeing you around. Our deepest condolences to your family and to Buck, your beloved dog. Xoxo the Rantucci’s
I wish for you, eternal peace. Your 50th birthday party will go down as THE BEST surprise EVER! Every time I plan a party, I tell that story.
My sincerest condolences to his family and his friends.