Kevin John Gauntlett

We were just reminiscing about the days Kevin lodged with us in Welwyn Garden City. It was always a delight to listen to his weekend walking adventures and his love of Coronation Street. Our early Christmas Dinner was a definite highlight. Always remembered Kevin.

We have been thinking and talking about you all weekend. Always in our hearts and thoughts x

We are remembering you all the time, we miss you and wish you were here. You should never have left this world so young, I wish I could have had more time with you. Xxx

I am writing in my diary right now and you came to mind Kev. In fact, I am writing about you and I and that day when we went to Starbucks in Wilmslow [well, one of the many days we did so] during our lunchbreak. You had brought me back a green silk scarf from India, which I still have, and for some reason or other, I don't remember why, you said to me "Oh wait until you get to 40, and then life will really put the foot down". That was 2006 Kev and I was 30. You were so right. I so wish we could sit down a have another conversation like that. You are so missed.

Thinking of you often. Taken too soon and wish you were still here.

Missing you and thinking of you all the time. ️XXXX

Thinking of you today xxx

Remembering you today Kevin.

"We’re time travellers. We tread softly," Dr Who, The Girl Who Died (Series 9).

Kevin became a part of our family for over three decades; he was loved by both of us and our wider family too, my mum Patricia in particular. We went through a lot together; Kev was a constant in our lives as we were in his. Kev was always supportive, thoughtful and kind. We have so many funny and happy memories of times together. Kev's unique sense of humour, passion for Dr Who, love of Basil Brush, Bagpuss and the Clangers was so endearing. The world is a less better place without Kevin in it, there too few gentle, kind souls like him who have the capacity to be in touch with their child-self, whilst standing strong and inspiring others to be their genuine selves too.

Kevin loved literature and this quote from The Four Quartets, "What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from, " T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding." Your death is a beginning Kev and not an end, you trod softly in this world, your gentleness and way of being will live on in our memories, in our stories and in hearts - forever.

It was a privilege to be part of Kevin’s journey. He was such an amazing person to be with during health and during his illness. He was so brave, so thoughtful of others, so dignified. Always the leader, always in control and still funny to the very end.

Rest in peace my friend. You are loved and very much missed.

I have known Kev for many years initially meeting at SCT where we worked on a project in a great team of people and we really hit it off making the working days (and overnight batch runs) much brighter !

Kevin’s sudden and untimely passing is heartbreaking

Miss you Kevin, rest peacefully and I’ll have you in my thoughts especially when out in the great outdoors

Lou xxx

I have so many dear memories of Kevin. Our heart to hearts when we were students, dancing until we were exhausted at the Brickhouse, learning to horse ride together, laughing until I cried listening to his conversations with his good friend Ian. His generosity, kindness and thoughtfulness always shone through. The beautiful 50th birthday cake, never forgetting a birthday and only a few weeks ago taking the time to send my husband a card wishing him well for surgery when Kev was poorly himself. So many memories to treasure and that's why he will never be gone but will live on in those memories and in my heart. Kevin you were taken too soon. Sleep well my friend

Every moment in Kev's company was a complete joy. Our discussions about television and life in general were endless, completely engrossing and often hilarious. Comfortingly, I don't feel that Kev has really left us. To quote Henry Scott Holland, I believe he is simply in the 'next room'.

Kevin you will be missed by all who knew you.we enjoyed an appreciation of Bob Dylan music and even managed to see him together in concert in Manchester.Our birthdays were within 2 days of each other and I always looked forward to receiving and sending birthday cards.God bless Kev we will miss you.

Kevin was a lovely, thoughtful and kind man. He was full of life and had many interests, music - including the Smiths, New Order, Ennio Morricone...to name a few. He enjoyed walking & climbing and was a big fan of Dr Who. He will be missed by all who knew him and has gone to soon. Anne xx