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It was a sad Christmas day in 1997. My 1st cousin
passed away as the result of a car accident.
In Memory of
24 June 1975 - 25 December 1997
Kelvin is the first of my generation to die. My
thoughts and prayers go to my Auntie Elaine, Uncle Peter and my cousins
Darren, Natalie and Rohan.
Kelvin's funeral was held at 11am on Wednesday 31st
December 1997 at the Presbyterian Church, Druin, Victoria.
Kelvin's family asked that the tributes left at this site
be read at the service.
If you would like to leave a message here please do so by
clicking on this link. I will pass your message on to the family.
I would encourage you to leave a
message here
even if you have sent something of your own directly to the family.
You can take all my money, you can take my home and my car, you can take
my job and my position in society ... but you can't take the blood from my
veins. When it all boils down to it, family is all we have!
1Thes 4:13-16
13 And now, dear brothers, I want you to know what
happens to a Christian when he dies so that when it happens, you will not be
full of sorrow, as those are who have no hope.
14 For since we believe that Jesus died and then came
back to life again, we can also believe that when Jesus returns, God will
bring back with him all the Christians who have died.
15 I can tell you this directly from the Lord: that we
who are still living when the Lord returns will not rise to meet him ahead
of those who are in their graves.
16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with
a mighty shout and with the soul-stirring cry of the archangel and the great
trumpet-call of God. And the believers who are dead will be the first to
rise to meet the Lord.
(TLB)
24 June 1975 - 25 December 1997
It was with great sadness that we learned this morning of the sudden and
tragic death of our nephew Kelvin, a lovely young man cut off in the prime
of his youth. Our hearts immediately went out to my dear sister Elaine, who
as a dedicated and loving mother has spent her life time being devoted to
her husband and children. I ache for her and can hardly imagine the pain she
is feeling. This is true also for Peter, his dad, who will likewise be
devastated at the loss of his youngest son. And for Darren, Natalie and
Rohan, his 2 brothers and sister, we send our heartfelt sympathy and love.
May you be strengthened by the love and support of your extended family,
scattered throughout the land.
From your loving sister and brother-in-law,
Annette and Lyle
Burnie, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
I am so saddened to hear of the sudden death of Kelvin at such a young
age. Even though I did not know him, I feel that he was
certainly my family. I have been able to connect my family to his through my
genealogy search in the last year.
Kelvin was my 4th cousin once removed, but I still know that our family
is connected even across the world. I live in Southern California USA.
My family extends all our sympathy to his. We also had a brother killed in
the prime of his life. Raymond Lawrence Gibson was killed in a motorcycle
crash not long after Kelvin was born. Ray was also only 22 years old on that
terrible day in 1976.
All I can really say is that I was so fortunate to have had him as my
brother and that still more than 20 years later he is in my thoughts daily.
Not a day goes by any more that I do not smile because of a wonderful memory
about my brother. Family never really leaves you.
I am certain that Kelvin will be like my brother Ray who seems to be
constantly sitting on shoulder and whispering encouragement to me. Smile
when you think of him, you were so lucky to have been blessed with his
presence and no one can take that away.
Remember, that he is in a wonderful place and that we are the ones left
to grieve. Kelvin will be forever young in our minds and we need the
strength to carry on.
Your California Cousins,
PAM Gibson Bingham & Elizabeth Bingham 8 yrs old
238 North Gerona Avenue
San Gabriel, California USA
To all those close to Kelvin Robert Gregg Maisey, although we didn't ever
have the opportunity to meet with Kelvin, our sincere condolences go out to
you all. Life is far too short as it is, and it is tragic for someone so
young to be taken from family and friends.
Sincerely
Anthea, Stan, Kristen and Richelle Duthie
Geelong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
(Anthea is Kelvin's 3rd cousin from the Madill family - Jason)
I remember with fond memories the many Christmas days we spent in
Warragul at the home of our Nana and Pa. We came from many different states,
cousins that sometimes we wouldn't see from one year to the next, but we
were family. I don't know what to say Auntie Elaine. There doesn't seem to
be any words to fit. You have been my one Aunt to stay in contact with me
and always ask after my daughter. I love you very much and just want you and
Uncle Peter to know that even though I don't know the pain you are going
through and my feeling of loss is no where near as great as yours, that my
thoughts and prayers are with you always. Darren, Sue and Maddison; Natalie,
Paul and Thomas; and Rohan, I grieve for your loss also.
From your loving niece and great niece
Bronwyn and Janelle Potts
Burnie, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to extend our deepest
sympathy to my dear Auntie Elaine, Uncle Peter and cousins, Darren, Natalie
and Rohan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this
sorrowful time. I have fond childhood memories of the times our families
spent together.
Aaron and Narelle Potts and family
Newborough, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
We were very saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Kelvin, our cousin.
Although we never had a chance to meet and we are many miles apart, we feel
a great loss has befallen us. We will keep Kelvin in our thoughts and
prayers.
Sam and Daryl Gregg
Little Silver, New Jersey, USA
My dear Auntie Elaine, Uncle Peter, Darren, Sue, Natalie, Paul, Rohan and
families,
My deepest sympathy on hearing the news of Kelvin's tragic death. My
thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time of great loss.
All my love
Your nephew
Bradley Potts
Burnie, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
It is with deep regret that we learned of the loss of our dear cousin
Kelvin. For one so young to be cut down in the prime of his life seems such
a senseless waste. The loss of Kelvin has left all of us numb and
overwhelmed with a sense of tragedy. We know that eventually we will adjust,
but we will never forget his precious memory. We thank God for Kelvin's life
and we know that one day we will see him again. This is the certain
expectation promised to all of us. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are
with Uncle Peter and Auntie Elaine and all the family as they grieve the
loss of their dear son and brother. God's peace be with us all at this
difficult time of great sadness.
Warwick and Yvonne Potts and family
Newborough, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Uncle Peter, Auntie Elaine, Darren, Natalie and Rohan. We are
thinking of you and praying for you at this very difficult time. We
feel deeply for your and all the family's loss of Kelvin. We
hope that this tribute on the Internet in memory of Kelvin goes some way to
letting you know how we feel. The meeting of our family with yours for
many years on Christmas day played a key roll at instilling in me the
importance of family which I hope is displayed in these pages.
Jason and Michele Potts and family
Canberra, ACT, AUSTRALIA
I was very sorry about this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with
Kelvin's family during what should be a happy time for families. My father
and mother, Trevor and Mary Starritt, my brother Grant and my grandmother
Jean Starritt were all very shocked and upset to hear the news. Although I
have never met Kelvin, I know it is a sad loss.
Emma Starritt
Department of Physiology,
The University of Melbourne.
Parkville, Vic, 3052.
Tel: (03) 9344 4566 Fax: (03) 9344 5818
(Kelvin's second cousin)
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Maisey,
Although we have never met, I have known of you for many years through
John Starritt's book on the Starritt's. I am in contact with Ray &
Norma at Tatura, and have met them a couple of times, but not for years.
I was so very sad to hear of Kelvin's death. There is such a toll among
young men in cars that as my first son, James, is also 22, there are times
when I find it fearful.
Now my nightmare has happened, but to you instead of me.
What can I say?
What can anyone say?
It makes us all feel so inadequate.
There's no doubt that a difficult time lies ahead of you, and I would
like you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and beleive it
or not, one day you will feel better than you do right now.
David Starritt
Scotland
(Kelvin's 3rd cousin 1r)
Visitors to this site who are not necessarily direct
family members have been kind enough to send in messages of condolence and I
have placed those messages below.
Thankyou, every one who has sent in a message. They
are very much appreciated by your Australian family.
Hi Jason,
I just wanted to take a second and give my condolences for your loss. I
have been visiting your web pages over the last two and half years or so, I
really enjoy seeing the stories of the people, my parents have been dead for
quite a few years, so I don't have much of a way to ask my older relatives
because they are also deceased. I recently retired from the State of
Michigan Department of Corrections due to my health and have just moved back
to my home state of Illinois, so my wife and I could be near to our
families.
Well I have taken enough of your time, I appreciate all your work, and
time to maintain such nice web pages.
Sincerely,
Glenn E. Potts
Jason and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time of need. My you
have angels looking after each one of you.
In his love,
Diane Fegan Hundley
Snellville, Georgia, USA
Sorry to hear of your recent loss. It is important to remember that death
is like birth, but from this life to eternal life. There will come a time
when you will all be together again for all eternity as a family. My God
bless and keep you and your family.
Al Potts
Marion County, Ohio, USA
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kelvin's family, as they are also with
your entire family.
Michael Burke
Duxbury, Massachusetts in the United States
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