Kevin R Elward, 53, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, April 17th, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Canton, Ohio on February 14, 1966, a son of Kenneth and the late Martha (Doershuck) Elward. Besides his father he is survived by his wife of 18 years, Patricia M (Myers) Elward;  daughter Jaymie Martin, of Canton; sons Jeffrey Ryder, of Canton, Jason (Anna) Ryder, of Canton, Joshua Ryder, of Canton, Kevin Ray (Krista) Letendre, of Columbus, Justin Elward, of Canton; sisters Kathy Perrine, of Canton, Tazie Elward, of North Lawrence and over 20 grand and step-grandchildren. A Celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 22nd at Laborers Local 1015 Union Hall in Canton, Ohio. You may add your condolences on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.

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