O’SHEA, Kevin Joseph
Passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at James Cook University Hospital, following a
very short illness, aged 65 years. Kevin passed away surrounded by the love of his eight
children.
A deeply loved partner to Joanne, and a devoted, wonderful father to Kelly, Jayne, Samantha,
Jennifer, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Daniel. Kevin was also a cherished grandfather to
his 16 grandchildren, and a dear friend to many. He will be profoundly missed by all who
knew him.
A service to celebrate Kevin's life will take place at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at
Kirkleatham Memorial Park, Redcar.
Following the service, all who knew Kevin are warmly invited to join the family to share
memories and celebrate his life at The Cleveland Bay, Borough Road, Redcar.
Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Kevin’s
memory to Andy's Man Club, a charity close to Kevin and the family's heart.
Kevin is resting at Meadowvale Funeral Home. All enquiries should be directed to them
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The obituary doesn’t sum up what a complex and colourful character my dad was. He made me so infuriated but he made me laugh so much too. I shall miss his super long and random conversations , his skillful trickery to get me to pay the coffee shop bill and his endless conspiracy theories. In older years ( even though still a young man ) he was such a gentle soul keeping connections with people old and new. Until his last breath he was brave and handsome. I shall miss you endlessly 😢 until we meet again dad I’ll keep your funny saying alive. Forever in my heart 🤍🕊 Your second born Jayne aka Porky
Kev you were a good buddy, not many 26 year old lads can say they are good mates with a bloke in his 60s but that’s the beauty of AMC, we were the naughty kids in the corner. We would message pretty much everyday with your hilarious videos you’d send me, I’ll miss you mate, rest easy ❤️
Dad,
I miss you more than i ever thought possible. I’d give anything to see your name flash up on my phone again..i’d answer that call so quick. I miss your hugs and how genuinly hilarious you were, the way we would say bye ten times before actually putting the phone down. Everybody loved you but nobody loved you as much as your 8 children. The loss i feel in my heart will be there forever. I hope you are well up there and having the best time ever. You were the best Dad in the world. Until we meet again, forever in my heart Pops 🤍🕊
Lizzie ❤️
Kevin was a top bloke. I had the privilege of working with him many times throughout my career, right from the very beginning. He always kept me right, offering guidance, support, and wisdom whenever it was needed.
He was a man who stood firmly by his beliefs and was fiercely loyal to his friends. You always knew where you stood with Kevin, and that honesty and integrity earned him the respect of everyone who knew him.
There are not many people left in the world like Kevin. He was dependable, genuine, and never afraid to stand up for what he thought was right. The impact he had on those around him will not be forgotten.
I will never have a bad word said against him. He was a true friend, a great workmate, and a man who made a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Rest in peace, Kevin. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Lovely gentle man will be missed Dawn neil and family xx
Dad, where do I even start?
My heart hurts so much, and some days I still can’t accept that this is our reality. Why did you have to leave us? I wish time wasn’t such a thief and that we had just a little more time with you.
You were a gentle giant, with your many funny accents to boot. Your bravery was unmatched, and I will forever be in awe of how strong you were right up until your very last breath.
I hope you know how deeply loved you are. Until we meet again, Dad, I will miss you today, tomorrow, and always.
Love always,
Your Paper Dolly 🤍🪽🕊️