It is with extreme sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dearly beloved Cpl. Ronald Kevin Megeney while on service in Kandahar. Born in New Glasgow, he was the son of Dexter and Karen (MacLeod) Megeney. He attended G.R. Saunders Elementary School, and was in the graduating class of 2000, Stellarton High School. Kevin followed his dream and joined the Nova Scotia Highlanders at age 17, training in Pictou, Halifax, CFB Gagetown, CFB Aldershot, and CFB Wainwright. He also trained with the U.S. Marines in February of 2004. Kevin will be sadly missed by his parents, Karen and Dexter, Stellarton; sisters, Sherrie (Simon), Stellarton; Lisa (Jason), Westville; nieces: Brittany, Nadia and Christie; nephew; Bradley; soulmate, Wendy, Merigomish; paternal grandmother; Elizabeth Megeney, Stellarton. As well as many aunts, uncles and cousins, and many close friends considered family at heart. He was predeceased by paternal grandfather, George Megeney; maternal grandparents, Major Douglas and Annie MacLeod; aunts, Heather MacDonald, Nancy Sinclair; uncle and godfather, Doug MacLeod; cousin; Levi Cyr. His remains are resting at the H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Our Lady Of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Father Francis Cameron officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Donations in memory of Kevin may be made to Care Canada. On line website www.cplmegeney.piczo.com