lew Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I've kept in close contact with Kevin & Leslie since the camp shut down and was just talking with Kevin a few weeks back. He was feeling pretty good and we laughed and talked alot about the good times. Leslie called me this afternoon to tell me that Kevin has taken a sharp downward turn the last couple weeks and is now in a hospice (palliative care) in Sudbury and asked me to pass it on to everyone who's known him over the years. Leslie's email is [email protected] and she said Kevin would really enjoy hearing from anyone who'd like to email him. He's having some good days and then not so good so it'd cheer him up to hear from old friends. He's in Maisonvale Hospice in Sudbury Leslie said she'll call me when the time is here and asked me to inform everyone. For those that don't know Kevin, he's Capt. Hooked on this board and him & his wife Leslie own Lakair Lodge on the West Arm of Lake Nippissing, and unfortunately he's been fighting cancer for several years now. A bunch of us from this board had a great time there every June for a lot of years and it became a big part of OFC with many fantastic memories. Edited March 30, 2015 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wow that's very sad news thanks for the update Lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks Lew I am sure that anyone who knows him will send him a hello note. They have been as family to a lot of the people who have been here for awhile. I will only add with this news LakAir will not be opening for the 2015 season. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 A few of us have made the trek there. GTG June 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Lew, thanks for the update, they are both wonderful people I will be sure to send them both a message. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks for sharing the news Lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks for the update Lew. Sad news indeed about Kevin, he's a good man. Lakair is probably one of the nicest fish camps I've ever been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks Lew. Hits home to hear that. Always enjoyed the times we had at Lakair with Kevin and Leslie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wished I'd had the chance just one year to be a part of that big Lakair group in the glory days. Great photo. Best wishes to Kevin and his friends and family through tough days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 That is lousy news. I never made that up there and never met him but I understand what he is going through and I wish him Godspeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks for the update Lew. Just terrible news. My thoughts are with Kevin and Leslie. Lakair is one of my fishing highlights for sure. Great memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the update Lew, Man this is not news people wanted to hear even though we knew Kevin had a tough fight ahead of him. I should have made the time to stop by last year but couldn't swing it Am keeping them in my thoughts and I hope Leslie and the kids are doing ok, as can be under the circumstances. Edited March 31, 2015 by woodenboater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Lew, not good news indeed. I have read every report from your outings over the years. They ran a class act by the sounds of it. Kevin has a fight and hopefully he can overcome it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Wow, sad news indeed Lew, thanks for letting us know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I've never met the gentlemen but have read here about the great trips many refer to Lakair Lodge. When we ventured up to Maskinonje this past September I remember seeing a sign for Lakeair and mentioned to Ticha, "I heard about that place" . Remember all the good times you have all had there and pray for more to come. Not much else to say is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Very sad news indeed! Thanks for the update Lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Appreciate the update Lew. IndeedKevin has been in a very long struggle with this. And let's not forget Leslie and her tireless caring. We'll definitely have to drop them a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks Lew. Sad indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Terribly sad news. Thanks for keeping us all up to speed Lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Dont know the man nor his family. But I wish him well and his family as well. News like this always hurts. Sounds like an amazing man, father and partner to his wife. For that alone Ill show my respect through this board and I will lay down some tobacco in respect. My thoughts are with him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow slayer Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 very sad new,although i never formally met him,my dad lives 5 minutes down the road , myself and the kids have spent countless summer evenings fishing under the bridge beside the lodge. We always bought our bait and ice from him each outing. We really missed them not being open last year.Seemed like a nice guy and the lodge was beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleheader Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks for the update Lew. I'm going to drop them a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 They'll appreciate it Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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