It is with great sadness that the family of the late Kevin Walsh announce his peaceful passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Friday, December 5th, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife, Louise, 3 sons: Richard (Brenda) in Stephenville, John (Leah) in Hammond Plains, Nova Scotia and David (Georgette) in Kippens, one brother Michael (Doreen) in St. John's, one sister Gertrude (John) Whittaker in Vancouver, B.C., 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Elizabeth, 3 brothers: Raymond, Edward, and Cyril and two sisters: Eileen and Mary. Kevin was born and raised in St. John's and attended St. Patrick's Hall School. He graduated from Pharmacy School in 1947 and was owner/ manager of Ben's Pharmacy Ltd for over 60 years. During his time in Stephenville, Kevin served twenty years with the Town of Stephenville as Mayor and Councillor. He was actively involved in St. Stephen's Parish, Knights of Columbus, Port au Port RC School Board, Harmon Corp. and Stephenville Festival. Friends may call at Russell's Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville, on Saturday, December 6th from 7-9 pm and Sunday, December 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will take place on Monday at 10:00 pm, December 8th from St. Stephen's Parish Church on West St. Stephenville with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery on the Hansen Highway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kevin's memory to St. Stephen's Parish Church. Friends may sign the online guestbook by visiting our website at WWW.RUSSELLSFUNERALHOME.CA