January 12, 1961 – January 29, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved brother, uncle and dear friend. Kevin leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness and cherished
memories that will forever echo in our hearts. He lived a private life, while having a passion for, and enjoying a very long career in the construction industry.
He was humble and quiet about his accomplishments and enjoyed travelling; he loved wide open spaces; cruising on his motorcycle and exploring each new place with a sense of adventure. Kevin was also a proud ‘Cape Bretoner’, living his first 40 years in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, before relocating to Alberta to pursue his dreams. He loved Cape Breton and often spoke fondly of his time there. He was a talented trumpet player, playing in his younger years with the Port Hawkesbury Youth Band.
He is fondly remembered by sister Joyce (David); brothers: Peter, Jeff (Renée), Derrick, and Raymond; Nieces and Nephew’s: Louella (Jake), Dylan (Zena), Carsyn (Isaac), Krista, Alayna, Allie, and Kelsey, and his special friends: Gord, Yvonne and Ralph. Kevin is
predeceased by Parents: Neil; Shirley Hartling, brother Scott, grandparents Raymond and Margaret Hartling, and Frank; Annie Taggart. His kind, quiet and loving soul will be missed by all who adored him.
May Kevin rest in peace and may he live on through our fond and cherished memories of him.
“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” —Peter Strople
Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
It was a priviledge to have met you in my teenage years, you were such an incredibly talented person Kevin, with a smile that will never be forgotten, anyone who had the honor of meeting you knows what an awesome person you were, RIP my friend.
RIP Kevin. We never let you go bud and never forgot you. Once a Cape Bretoner, always a Cape Bretoner. Our condolences to the family, I think of you guys often.
So sorry to hear this. Kevin was such a great guy.
RIP Kevin, enjoyed our years in the youth band.
I’m so shocked and saddened by the news of Kevin’s passing. He was such a wonderful person and a great friend to me. Our families go way back my deepest condolences to his family. May you rest in peace my dear old friend.
Sending our condolences to Peter and his family. May Kevin R I P now.
Uncle Kevin, although we never got the chance to meet, I really wish we could have. Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to everyone that was close to him. May you rest in peace.
I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss.Kevin was a great person.
My heart felt condolences to his family, Kevin was always a nice guy. I spent a lot of time with his sister Joyce ,may he rest in peace.
Dear Hartling family and extended family and friends. I write to you from Cape Breton with a broken heart, as I read this news on the death of Kevin. My sincere condolences to you all.
So shocked and sad reading Kevin’s obituary. What an impression he left here in Beverly Mass. USA in in 1976. The Port Hawkesbury Youth Band helped us celebrate our city’s hundred year celebration. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten..
I’m so sorry for the family’s loss of a great brother and friend God bless you Kevin may you rest in peace from your old friend Clyde this is so sad to read I’m so sorry for everyone’s loss rest with the angels Kev
My profound condolences on the loss of your beloved brother Kevin.
Many good memories when he was in
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