Uncle Kevin passed away late last year, but as per his wishes he was cremated. Given the timing, it made more sense to hold a service in early spring - on what would have been his 69th birthday.
We had a special urn custom made, with accents from black cherry wood frames he had made for us years ago - wood both from the family farm, and wood which he himself had cut and crafted.
After picking him up at the funeral home, we took him for one last jaunt across the Glenora ferry and scenic drive through The County and to visit the old farm. It was cool and often overcast, but the rain held off as we gathered around the other Coles in Cherry Valley.
A lot of the remaining family and a lot of longtime loyal friends came out to see him off. We held a simple service, with a few words spoken and some good stories told....including his crazy stunt dive from the dock onto the departing ferry which I witnessed in my younger days.
Afterwards, the majority of us gathered at the Picton Legion to share some more memories of this rather memorable man.
Farewell Uncle Kevin. Gone too soon but you will certainly not be forgotten.
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