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Kevin Bastow Obituary

Kevin "Spiffy" Bastow, 65, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of Joan Bastow of Seekonk and the late Earl Bastow.

Spiffy was a graduate of Seekonk High School and went on to a career as a toolmaker at Crosby Valve & Gage in Wrentham and was a former member of the East Providence Lodge of Elks # 2337.

In his younger days, Spiffy enjoyed playing golf and tinkering with electronics. Kevin will be lovingly remembered as a quiet guy with deep emotion and love for his family. He will be missed by all those whose lives he has touched over the past sixty-five years.

Besides his mother, Joan, he leaves two daughters, Kristen L. Bastow and her companion, Rob Michaud, of Feeding Hills, MA, and Laura D. Newman and her husband, Jason, of Attleboro, MA; two grandchildren, Annabelle and Luke Newman and a brother, Michael E. Bastow of Seekonk.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, November 8th at 11 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, Coyle Drive, Seekonk. Interment will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery in Pawtucket. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket. TrippFuneralHome.com

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Published by Sun Chronicle on Nov. 7, 2024.

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Nicole Hartley

November 15, 2024

I will miss Kevin. He was my friend for over 20 years. My prayers are with the family. I will really miss hearing his laugh. And seeing his face.

Mark v

November 8, 2024

Kev you will b missed my friend my condolences to family

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish

Coyle Drive, Seekonk, RI

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