I have been away for a couple of weeks and log-on to find this.
I first met Kevin in 1992 when I used the Seneca he operated (VG) for my twin rating. I then went on to regularly fly that aircraft and a good part of the reason for travelling all the way to Bournemouth to fly was Kevin's helpful, fair and friendly approach to operating it. When the time came a few years later, after getting to know each other a bit better, for me to need help with a reference, he was eager and unstinting in his wish to help. Indeed it was only due to that reference that I was accepted into a job in ATC. As time passed we lost contact but I caught up with him a couple of years ago and we stayed in the terminal drinking coffee and chattering just about until we were kicked out.
I am truly shocked to hear of his death and sincerely send condolences to his family. A really friendly, fair bloke; the sort that ATC and aviation needs more of.
RIP Kevin.