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In Memory of Kevin D. McQuaide
1957 - 2009
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Kevin D. McQuaide, 52, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 14, 2009, after a bravely fought four year battle with cancer.
Kevin was born August 16, 1957 at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, Calif. A graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1975, he was a resident of Barberton until moving to N. Lawrence.
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He was long recognized for his professional accomplishments, civic achievements and community involvement. The current CEO of Clay's Park Resort, he was responsible for many quality improvement initiatives at Clay's. Kevin also brought new events to the company including his beloved, Rock-N-Resort Music Festival, The Fox Creek Outdoor Experience, and Splat Paint Ball to name a few.
He was the former KMBA Management Services President and Chief Business Development Officer for Barberton Citizens Hospital. Kevin played a key role in the establishment of the Barberton Community Foundation.
In 1998 Kevin earned the "Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award" by Sales and Marking Executives in Akron. He was also named Business Leader of the Year by the South Summit County Chamber of Commerce, the youngest person to ever receive that award. Kevin was a past president of the South Summit Chamber of Commerce and the Magic City Kiwanis Club. He served on the boards of the American Heart Association, Volunteer Center of Akron, Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation, Barberton Area Red Cross, AAA Barberton Auto Club, and was a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, in the years prior to his illness. Kevin was a member of the 1994/95 class of Leadership Akron and served as a consultant for the formation of Leadership Barberton.
Kevin was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all he came to know. He will long be remembered for his love of country, OSU and the loving care he extended to his family and many friends.
Despite all of his many credentials, he was most proud of his family: his beautiful wife, Peggy (whom he married July 12, 2001); his children, Scotty, Cory (who preceded him in death) and Megan; stepchildren, Clay, King and Lucy; his grandchildren, Talon, Ben and Brody; parents, David and Gloria (Parks) McQuaide; brother, Scott (Deanne) McQuaide; sister, Mindy (Mike) McCarthy; former wife, Pat McQuaide; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the nurses and doctors at Barberton Citizens Hospital ICU and 1-East, as well as all the doctors, nurses and staff that cared for and helped Kevin in his four year battle.
Funeral service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at Canal Fulton United Methodist Church, 363 W. Cherry Street, Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614, with Pastor Ann Henman and Rev. Kathy Moody-Arndt officiating. Calling hours Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Avenue, Barberton 44203 and also 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations may be made to Parkview Cancer Center, 155 Fifth Street, N.E, Barberton, Ohio 44203.
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