Kevin passed away suddenly on 23rd December 2025 aged 87 years.
Dear uncle Shags, you had a warm heart with cold beers, and recognisable, contagious laughter that carried far.
You've left a void that is sorely missed.
Beloved husband of Gloria Humphris (nee Jenson)
an iconic and deeply loved Uncle to Darren, Broedyn, Tyler and Delaney.
A private service will be held.
Private service
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Our deepest sympathy to you Gloria and Kevin’s extended family.
He will be sadly missed with his infectious smile and bubbly personality.
Although Kevin was some years older than me when I arrived at the CTO in 1967, we developed a strong connection during my time as a telegraphist.
We even shared a Lotto syndicate for many years and managed to to get 5 numbers which paid a paltry $300.
I can still hear his voice selling raffle tickets every week for our end of year API Picnic.
Kevin was very popular and will be missed by all.
Condolences from Joe and Trish (chicken woman) Posterino 😭💕
Our sincere sympathy to you Gloria, and to Dudley’s family.
We have fond memories of the early days, sharing houses in Hawthorn and later in Herbert St, Albert Park.
We lost contact when I left the public service and went into business, but was delighted to reconnect through your friendship with Hildegard and Werner.
Kevin was a great friend who spent time at our farm in Chiltern and generally having a great time.
He, and his infectious laugh, will be missed by so many!.
Take care, love from Pam, George and Hildegard.
I first met Kevin when he came into the CTO SFTER qualifying as a TELEGRAPHIST. JUST ON 70 years as a close colleague and friend.
I have been in contact with Kev regularly.
Kevin was extremely admired by his almost 400 workmates.
We are all devastated with the news of his passing.
Kev we will miss your friendship with your unique laugh you stories about the old days.
Condolences to Gloria and extended family.
R.I.P. mate
Noel Robinson
Many of us felt that Kev was bulletproof.
His passing was a great shock to me, having known and being friends with dear person for just on 70 years.
We will miss Kev and offer our heartfelt sympathy to Gloria and family.
R I P old friend.
Love Al and Lorraine Moore.
Kev and I have been close friends for many years, and as Allan Moore said in his tribute, it was a great shock to learn of Kev’s demise.
We had many cold beers in the post office hotel over the years and I will treasure the memories.
Kevin was a great friend and a man to be admired. My condolences to his family.
Kevin O’Donnell
What can I say about Kevin ‘Giggles’ Humphris, other than to say he was a loved, entertaining large than life character,
and cherished member of the Telegraph family.
As others have said, I was shocked and sad to hear of Kevin’s passing.
I have fond memories of Kevin as he has left a lasting impression on me!
JACKO Kev.
Gerry Cooney
Our thoughts and good wishes to Gloria and family on the passing of our dear friend and treasured CTO workmate.
We were shocked to get the news,
Kevin, always smiling and his giggle will always be fondly remembered, will be sadly missed, RIP Kev.
Love Cheryle and Ray Latter
Kevin, or Pud (as he was known), and the Humphris family, were a big part of my early childhood living in Crowlands Road.
As a teenager, Pud worked for my father after school on our poultry farm and baby-sat us kids.
He was this little kid’s hero and did a lot of fun things with us, like squirting us while he milked the family cow.
To you Gloria, it was great to meet you and to spend time with you both when Kevin made contact recently after all those years, and my condolences to you and to those who were close to him. Such a warm, fun and friendly bloke …. I think “Pud”, “Giggles” and “Uncle Shags” says it all!
Andy McCann
To Uncle Kev or Shags effectively known. We will all miss you. Your laughter was very catching, and such great humor,
and caring compassion will be sadly missed.
Condolences to Gloria & all family, one in a million Shags RIP.
Love Kevin, Kaye & Family.