1957 - 2024
Visitation
January 5, 20252-3:30PM
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St, Chelmsford
Funeral
January 5, 20254PM
Dolan Funeral Home
Kevin James Kearns, 67, of Westford, MA died in his home Thursday, December 26, 2024 unexpectedly of a recently diagnosed heart condition.
Born in Lowell, MA to lifelong residents James and Teresa Kearns, he attended Bishop Guertin High School (Class of ‘75) and ULowell, and went onto work in quality assurance for over 40 years. He was married to his high school sweetheart Anne Dempsey (“my first wife”) with whom he celebrated 41 years in September, 2024. Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons Malcolm and Duncan, daughter-in-law Leigh, sisters Karen, Patti and Donna, in-laws Pat, Bonny, Joe, Nancy and their families, and cousins James Dillon, James Hogan and Ellie Rafferty. He was excited to welcome his first grandchild in April.
Kevin was one-of-a-kind. He was passionate, energetic and creative. He poured himself into his hobbies, most notably growing giant pumpkins with the New Hampshire and Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers. While he strove to grow pumpkins exceeding 1000 lbs, he was most proud of winning Deerfield State Fair’s “Best Looking” pumpkin in 2017. He created a Halloween spectacular every year with his pumpkin carving.
He was a tremendous all-season athlete, whether running the Boston Marathon, teaching ski lessons at Nashoba Valley, surfing 15’ hurricane waves, springboard diving, or coaching a number of youth sports teams. He was also an incredible writer, cook, artist, outdoorsman and inventor.
Kevin was the type of guy to help you out in a jam, and his generosity is unparalleled. Above all Kevin was incredibly humble, and would deflect any compliments or praise to those around him. He would have never allowed this to be written when he was alive.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Kevin’s visiting hours will be Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 2-3:30 PM at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. Followed by a Funeral Service at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made by growing a plant in his honor. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Niki Holtzman
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My sincere condolences to you, Anne, and your family
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Estabrook family
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Anne, Mac and Duncan, we send our deepest sympathies to you and all that loved Kevin. We are holding you all in our hearts. Much love from David, Abby, Jay and Barbara Estabrook
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Danielle
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Aunt Ann, Mac, & Duncan- so many sweet childhood memories come to mind when remembering Uncle Kevin. Today, I also came across a pictures of all of us today at your house- so many great memories from tobogganing in his yard or shucking corn & swinging in the hammock. Uncle Kevin always played the best Santa- I confident he instilled my love for Christmas! He easily brought so much magic to my childhood- you will be forever missed!
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John Rafferty
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I am so sorry for your loss. We are in Florida and will be unable to attend d the services. You are in our thoughts and prayers
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Nancy and Tom Wimberg
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Missing him and his pumpkins already. Our heartfelt sympathy.
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Lynne Tremblay
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Anne, you are so loved ~ and in my thoughts and prayers … Always ~ Lynne
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Lisa Frisby
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Anne, I am so sad to hear this news. I will be thinking of you and your boys and you are in my prayers.
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Sian McGurk
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Anne, I am so very sorry to hear this, my heart breaks for you right now. Your husband sounded like an amazing man who created a beautiful life with you and your family. I am keeping you very much in my thoughts. Sending love x
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Clydene and Darren
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Anne, Mac, and Duncan,
We are saddened by this news and send our prayers to you. Kevin was always welcoming and offering help. We’ll miss his presence in the neighborhood.
The Horrigans
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Suzanne Green Biga
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Sending prayers and condolences for Kevin as well as his family. He was my childhood neighbor and brother to my dear friends, Donna and Patti. May he rest in peace.
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Caroline Jarvis
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Dear Anne, Mac, Duncan and all the family,
Tony and I are so sad to hear your news, and we are thinking of you all as you navigate this very difficult time. We are thinking of you,
Tony, Caroline, Matthew, Toby and Lucy
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Mary Reardon
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Ann, Mac,Duncan, and Leigh,
We are so sorry for your loss.
with love,
Bob and Mary Reardon
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Dawn Hardy
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Dear Anne and family, how difficult to lose such an incredible human. May his memory be a blessing. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Dawn Hardy, Mounties ‘75
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Nancy Vite
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We are so sorry for your loss., our condolences.
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Vinayak Nairi
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I am so sorry to hear this news, Kevin was an amazing guy to work with. My deepest condelences to his family. May god rest his soul.
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