Kevin F. O'Flaherty
June 9, 1923 - January 16, 2016.
Prayers: Friday January 22, 2016 - 7:00pm at Notre Dame du Portage Church
Funeral: Saturday January 23, 2016 - 11:30am at Notre Dame du Portage Church
Reception hosted by Knights of Columbus to follow in Parish Hall
The O'Flaherty family celebrate the amazing life of Kevin; husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle
Cousin, and friend. Born in Kenora to Thomas and Mary O'Flaherty on June 9, 1923. Died in Kenora on
January 16, 2016. He is survived by Peggy, wife and best friend of 66 years, children: Mary-Margaret (Dave),
Anne (Jim), Kathleen, Evie (Brian), Cecilia, Michael (Cheryl), and Kevin (Leah). Grandchildren: Colleen (Cole),
Tom (Sandra), Sarah, Michaela (Pat), Heather, Meg (Jamie), Brian, Jamie (Nathalie), Conor, Sydney, Bridget,
Liam, Kevin and Ted. Great Grandchildren Mackenna, Malone, Braden, Chloe and Brianna. Predeceased by son
Tommy and brother Ambrose.
Kevin served proudly in the RCAF during WWII as a Flying Officer teaching navigation to men older
than himself. He was a graduate geologist and became a professional engineer and consultant, never really retiring.
Kevin and Peggy shared an interesting life, moving to several mining camps in Ontario.
The highlight was time spent in Cobalt where he found and brought into production a successful mine - Silverfields.
For 10 years Kevin taught at the Haileybury School of Mines where he made many lasting connections.
Then came an interesting sojourn to California for 3 years and finally a short term in British Columbia before
building a home and office on Coney Island, ending his career in the most beautiful place - Kenora.
He suffered the indignities of aging with grace. We have been blessed.
The family would like to thank Dr. Brad Kyle and all of the staff at The Lake of the Woods District Hospital
who worked so diligently to keep Kevin comfortable.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Notre Dame du Portage Church renovation fund or charity of choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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