Parcourez la nécrologie de Kevin Dougal Hogan September 23 1945 January 24 2025 résidant dans la province Nova Scotia pour le détail des funérailles
Kevin Dougal Hogan
September 23, 1945 – January 24, 2025
Kevin Dougal Hogan Sept 23, 1945- Jan 24, 2025
Kevin Dougal Hogan – 79, of Halifax, kind and caring father, husband, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of loved ones on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Kevin Hogan would agree- there was no one quite like him. A warm and gentle giant at 6’1, with a big heart, and a love of humour, good food, and conversation, he was both strong and kind, with a sincere interest in all those around him, and a willingness to help others whenever he could. Kevin’s legacy is one of love for his family, his passion for cooking, his talent in the boxing ring, and the lasting impression he left with all who were fortunate to have known him.
Born in Dartmouth, Kevin was the youngest of four children born to Frank and Helen (Lynch) Hogan. Though school may not have been his favourite place, Kevin’s quick wit, warm spirit, and infectious sense of humour made him a beloved figure among his friends. He was a natural athlete and earned “Lineman of the Year” honours in high school football at Prince Andrew High School. Although he may have had a promising football career ahead of him, his path took a different direction that led him to pursuing his other passions of cooking and boxing; and along the way, he met his beloved wife and true soul mate, Lillian.
Seeing how good food and conversation brought people together, Kevin’s love for cooking started in high school when he requested to take Home Economics rather than Industrial Arts. While training in culinary arts at the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology, a chance encounter with a boxing coach led Kevin to the Creighton Street Gym, where he began an amateur boxing career training under Tom McCluskey, and where he went undefeated in all his amateur bouts. Kevin then moved to Boston and started a professional career. After winning several heavyweight championships in Canada and the US including the Nova Scotia Golden Gloves, and becoming a contender for the Canadian Heavyweight title, Kevin’s boxing career was a source of pride, but it was his meeting Lillian Maroun (Sydney, NS) that truly changed his life.
Kevin and Lillian met in 1969. Having returned to Dartmouth after a boxing injury, Kevin volunteered to speak about his experience in culinary arts at a home economics class that Lillian was teaching at Bicentennial School. The course was part of a newly developed work experience program for youth in the Dartmouth school system. Kevin thought Lillian was absolutely wonderful- a “Perfect 10!”. And although he thought she was way out of his league, Lillian was immediately drawn to Kevin’s warmth, humour, and kindness. A long-distance relationship ensued and in 1971 they married. They raised their beloved daughter, Brenda, and shared a life filled with love, adventure, and many wonderful memories.
Kevin held the firm belief that people should enjoy a good meal and conversation. Both he and Lillian loved hosting dinner parties at their beautiful Victorian home in the Annapolis Valley, where they lived for many years. Known for his delicious apple pies, fish cakes, and roast beef dinners, Kevin took great pride in his cooking. And what a wonderful chef he was! His annual Christmas parties were a highlight where scrumptious dishes, lively song and laughter were enjoyed by many. During these fine celebrations, Kevin’s earnest tenor voice could be heard singing some of his favourites, Danny Boy and I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen.
Kevin’s professional life was just as diverse as his passions. He served with the Dartmouth City Police Department for eight years in the 1970’s, where during that time he received a Commendation for his quick actions in saving a young couple from a burning building. .After leaving the police force, he returned to the restaurant business, where he was known for his famous hips of beef. He then spent 34 years as a Correctional Officer for which in 2009 he received the Corrections Exemplary Service Medal presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Along the way, Kevin’s gift for dramatic story telling, where he re-enacted a wide variety of personalities to a tee, kept friends, family and colleagues laughing. He regaled them with tales from his boxing days, his time in law enforcement, and the many adventures and encounters, both big and small that made up his extraordinary life.
In his later years, Kevin found great joy in being the proud grandfather to Liliane and Jacqueline, who lovingly called him “Baba”. His devotion to his daughter Brenda, who followed in his footsteps in law enforcement, and to his granddaughters, was immeasurable. He often told Brenda that he was proud to tell people that his daughter was an RCMP officer; but it was she who was so proud and grateful to have him as her father.
Throughout his life, Kevin faced numerous health challenges and physical setbacks; however, he persevered and valued the importance of regular exercise. Up until the very end of his life, he was known for his unwavering determination to keep moving- even if it took using his walker to make his way to Palooka’s gym several times a week. The friendships he formed there were deeply important to him, and he sincerely appreciated all of the support, camaraderie, laughter and high jinks shared with his friends at the gym.
Kevin was predeceased by his loving wife, Lillian (Maroun) Hogan, his parents, Frank and Helen (Lynch) Hogan, his sister, Dr. Linda Cross, his brother, Daniel Hogan and niece Kharim Hogan. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda and son- in-law Tim Elson, granddaughters, Liliane and Jacqueline, his wonderfully supportive sister and brother in law Sharon and Dr. Allan Marble, sisters-in-law Virginia MacNeil (Sydney, NS), Shirley Lewis (VA, USA), Bess Horan (VT, USA) brothers-in-law, Jim Green (FL, USA), Rev. Dr. Albert Maroun (Sydney, NS), many nieces and nephews, as well as a wide circle of friends, including his best friend of 75 years, Paul Euloth.
A Celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at a later date to be determined, where family and friends will be invited to share their memories and stories in honour of a life well-lived. Donations can be made to Souls Harbour Rescue Mission or Feed Nova Scotia in Kevin’s honour.
Rest in peace, dear Kevin. Your legacy of love, laughter, resilience and strength, will live on in all of us. Your memory will forever be tied to the warmth of a good meal, your beautiful songs, wonderful sense of humour, heart-felt willingness to help others, and the stoic determination with which you lived your life.
September 23 1945 January 24 2025
Décès pour la Ville Dartmouth, Province Nova Scotia
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