QSM, retired JP and former Mayor of Greymouth.
Passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by his loving family, on November 30, 2025, aged 90.
Treasured and deeply loved husband of Kaye, and the late Pauline,
dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Linda & Graeme De Goldi, Mark, Sheree, Tarina & Barry Jenkins, and Maria & Alan De Goldi;
Michelle & Mike, Sue & Mike, Jodi & John, Selena & Lomos, Rochelle, Tom (deceased), and Garth & Bella,
adored grandad of 40 including his beloved grandson the late Brad, and great grandad of 31,
a loved member of the Brown and Cairney families and a friend of many.
Kevin had a great heart for the West Coast and a deep love for its people.
Messages to The Brown Family, C/- PO Box 417, Greymouth 7840.
A Requiem Mass for Kevin will be celebrated in
St Patrick’s Catholic Church, High Street on Friday the 5th December2025 at 2pm
followed by burial at the Karoro Lawn Cemetery.
~Recquiescat in pace~
Shirley and Gerald Thorner will miss Kevin from his last home The Anthony Wilding village.He was friendly and approachable and would say just call me Kevin. Gerald Thorner
To Mark and family, our sincere condolences.
Rumble and Christine Guenole
To the Brown family, please accept my sincere condolences. Kevin was a true gentleman, he will be remembered as having the West Coast always in his thoughts RIP Kevin and thank you for being you.
Ron Hibbs Tuatapere (ex Cobden)
Our deepest sympathy to Kevin’s family love from Mary ,Jeff and family