Kenneth Bryan Messervey

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenny Messervey, who left us on March 15th, 2025 after succumbing to his injuries from a work-place accident at the age of 71years. To some, Kenny was known as the Rock and to others he was Mr. Kenny or Papa. Kenny was known for his stubborn and spicy personality, the man with 9 lives, a lover of drag racing and someone who truly enjoyed life’s simple joys. Whether it was spending time at the lake, unique moments tantalizing his loved ones or dedicating himself to a job, where he made it seem like he was harassed daily and poked with hot daggers, he loved it dearly. He always spoke his mind, even when you preferred, he didn’t and he frequently dropped F bombs, like they were the only word in his vocabulary. But over the years, he softened, and some were fortunate enough to see a different side of Kenny. Kenny’s love for drag racing was unmatched; the roar of the engines, the thrill of the race and the family time with “Team Messervey” brought him lots of enjoyment. His cottage was his sanctuary, a place where he could unplug, but he never relaxed, as he was always doing something to improve lake life. He always shared laughs, teased family and friends, while enjoying the beauty of being in nature. He could barely get cell service there, unless he stood at the end of a dock, waving his phone in the air to call the orders line about his next job. Although he showed his affection in unusual ways, he was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend whose unique personality will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Kenny was predeceased by his father, Richard Messervey; his mother, Emma Cooper; and his sister, Marlene, and his cherished dog, Buddy. He leaves behind his beloved Cathy and their 3 children: Lisa, Kenny (Stacey) and Andrea (Phil); 2 grandchildren: Kohen and Kasen; 4 siblings: Emma Lou, Alex (Kathy), Debbie, and Cindy and many nieces and nephews; along with friends and coworkers who will forever remember his tenacity, dedication, humor, and spicy personality. A celebration of Kenny’s life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 3-6pm at Milford Recreation Centre, 2288 Hwy 2, Milford, NS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SPCA as we all know, Kenny liked his dog almost more then humans. Death is a transition, not an end. Kenny’s legacy of resilience, determination, individuality and laughter will live on in the hearts of those who were privileged enough to know him. You will always be remembered and never forgotten….till we meet again.

Kenneth Bryan Messervey

March 15, 2025