Kevin Raymond Watkins (2 Oct 1969 - 9 Jul 2026)
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Kevin Raymond
Havens Hospices
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£1,555.00
£1,555.00
Goal
£7,217.00
£7,217.00
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In loving memory of Kevin Raymond Watkins 'Kev' who sadly passed away on Thursday 9th July 2026 at Fair Havens Hospice, aged 56 years.
Kev, our beloved husband and father was also a son and brother, cousin and uncle, son-in-law and brother-in-law as well as a colleague, boss and a friend to the many, many people that knew him.
He passed away at Fair Havens Hospice after receiving palliative care from his family, the Community Team and the Fair Havens Rapid Access Team at home.
Kevin attended Shoeburyness High School in the early 1980’s and later joined Southend Council’s Parks department, initially working in Shoebury Park. During his career with Southend Council, Kev spent many years working in the Parks department before also managing Southend’s Cemetery and Crematorium for the past seven years, working closely with fellow members of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Managers to develop the service.
It was during his time at Shoebury Park that he became interested in bowls, playing for Shoebury Park Bowls Club for many years before joining Essex County Bowling Club, and representing the county of Essex in over 100 games, including at the National Championships.
He was a real family man and retired from bowls in 2020 to spend more time with his family, devoting himself to Sarah his wife, and Charlotte and Sophie, his daughters - talking about them wherever he went.
It was Kevin’s wish to receive care from Fair Havens Hospice at the end of his life and he was so grateful for the support he received, enabling him to stay at home for as long as possible. Towards the end of his life, at the hospice he continued to receive outstanding care, whilst the staff also supported the family – who continue to receive support through the bereavement support team.
Kevin was adamant that flowers should be kept to a minimum at his funeral, because he would rather people donated money to support Havens Hospice. It costs at least £7,217 to provide one day of care to patients at each of their Hospices - Kev received three full days of care at Fair Havens. Please support them as best you can, in the knowledge that the money will support other patients with specialist care.
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oh uncle kev,
so sad to see you go but your in such a better place now. pain free, and now your with nanny.
thinking of you always. sleep well uncle kev. ❤️
love you forever xx
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Kev you will always be loved and close to the hearts and soul of your loved ones.
It gives the family peace that you and Mum are back together,rest in tranquility Chucker X
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Kev - it was an absolute pleasure to get to know you. Your heart and motives were always in the right place and you were a genuine man and colleague of honour. I miss our conversations and your hospitality when you used to host me down at your office for our mentoring sessions. Thank you for your commitment, service and friendship. Eternal regards, Nick
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It was a real pleasure to know you kev .One of the good guys for sure
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We cannot join you at the funeral as we are on our family holiday in Yorkshire. We continue to think of you all & will try to wear something in red on Thursday. Love Rod, Gill & family
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Thinking of you all through these hard times and keeping you in my thoughts. I also know first hand the amazing job the staff at Fair Havens do to make life a little easier for families.
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Thinking of you all at this time. May you feel surrounded by support, comfort, and kindness.
Warmest thoughts,
Clive and Nicola.
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I'm heartbroken, but the suffering is over for you Kev. I've got our girls and promise to make you proud as they continue to grow in the way you helped to create.
Love you always,
Sarah xxxx
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Sorry I cant attend the funeral. Kev was a great bowls friend and will forever be grateful for him asking me to play and win the County Triples in 2019
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Sending lots of love to you all xx
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Kev, You help and kept us sane in SBC / SCC parks over the last 10 years of us dealing with you at parks and crems - Thank you.
RIP
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Will miss you Kev. Love to Sarah, Charlotte & Sophie
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Such a wonderful son in law, father and husband. You will be greatly missed xxxx
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I love you son and miss you every day.
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My dear son
Of all the precious gifts in life, however great or small.
To have you as my son, was the greatest gift of all.
I miss you with every beat of my broken heart.
The only thing that brings me comfort is knowing you are out of pain, and reunited with Mum.
RIP Son.
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Lovely words from a wonderful father X
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RIP Kev be raising a glass or 2 for you be sadly missed 😔 x
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Dear Kev stressing watching his Ashford Cup winning team from his little perch in the corner. Love this picture x
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