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Kevin Tefft Obituary

Kevin W. Tefft, 55 of Granite St, Westerly, RI died unexpectedly on September 12, 2013.
Born in Westerly, RI on March 22, 1958 he was the son of the late Oscar A. Tefft Sr. and Lucille (Palmer) Tefft.
Kevin had been a Truck Driver for several years working for local construction companies. He loved riding his Harley Davidson.
He will be sadly missed by his three daughters; Jamie Tefft of Stonington, CT, Amie Chicoria of Westerly and Sara Unkuri of Westerly. He was the brother of Oscar A. Tefft Jr. of Richmond, RI and Barbara Brousseau of Tenns. He also was the grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Besides parents he was predeceased by his brother, Clayton Tefft.
Calling hours will be held on Monday eve. From 4-7 at the S.R. Avery Funeral Home, 3A Bank St. Hope Valley, RI.
Funeral service and burial in Wood River Cemetery will be private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun from Sep. 16 to Sep. 19, 2013.

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Jean

September 19, 2013

Will miss you Kevin ,love you

barbara brousseau

September 18, 2013

I will miss you Kevin....love you...Jean

Laurie Wilkinson

September 18, 2013

To the entire Tefft family so sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend Kevin. God bless you all. Mike and Laurie

Judi Morgan

September 18, 2013

To the entire Tefft family. I grew up with Keven and his siblings. I have not seen him in years but he was a good person. With my deepest sympathy to you all.

Mike Street

September 18, 2013

Barbara Sorry for your loss.

kim white

September 17, 2013

R.I.P Uncle Kevin..love you

Melody Love Sepe

September 17, 2013

So sorry for your loss. He's in God's hands now. Memories live forever along with his spirit. You'll never be alone.

Dianna Robbins

September 17, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family Jamie.

cynthia (DeBoer) Traendly

September 17, 2013

So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.god bless you all.

Cathee Naylor- Price-Presley

September 17, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers to the entire Tefft Family. I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's Passing. He was a great guy & he will be missed by so many.

nancy&tammy kenyon

September 16, 2013

Amie,sara,and jamie i am so sorry for the loss of your dad he was a good man and he will be missed..

jim & margarete boisvert

September 16, 2013

sorry for your loss

Dotty and Bob and family Kettlety

September 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace. Sending hugs.

September 16, 2013

To the Tefft family , So sorry for your loss , Remember he will always be watching over you and protecting you for eternity , With deepest Regrets , Al & Jennie Cartier .

Scott Pepler

September 16, 2013

Life is much to short, to many of our friends have gone much to young lately. Kevin was a kind soul and even though I had not seen him in a few years I will miss him. R.IP.

Danielle Radock

September 16, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad "Mustache" will be sadly missed by so many. He's made an impact on many lives. Praying for peace and comfort for your families. He is in a better place.

Jeremy and Tonie Gears

September 16, 2013

Jaime and Family - I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts are with you.

Sheryl & Josh Gardiner

September 16, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tami Holland

September 16, 2013

Amie Sara and Jamie, I am so sorry for the loss of your father, may he rest in peace. You will be in my family prayers, and if you need anything let me know.

Rachel Gears

September 16, 2013

RIP Uncle Kevin
You will surely be missed

Tami Holland

September 16, 2013

Amie Sara and Jamie, I am so sorry for the loss of your father, may he rest in peace. My family will keep you in our prayers, and if you need anything let me know.

Dawn Boldt ( Gears)

September 16, 2013

So sorry for your loss

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