Kevin Curran, of Eumundi and Bob’s Uncle Jug Band, remembered after cancer battle

A beloved music legend from a popular Queensland band has died peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, following his battle with terminal cancer. TRIBUTE

Kevin Curran known affectionately as ‘Bongy’, has died aged 72. He lived in Eumundi for more than 25 years before moving to Gympie two years ago. Picture - Facebook.

A beloved Eumundi grandfather and music legend from a popular Queensland band has died peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, following his battle with cancer.

Kevin Curran, known affectionately as ‘Bongy’, died aged 72 on Wednesday, September 18, about 10.15am.

He lived in Eumundi for more than 25 years before moving to Gympie two years ago.

Mr Curran was an integral part of a popular band called Uncle Bob’s Jug Band.

He was diagnosed with terminal cancer in March this year after being very unwell for months.

One of his sons, Kevin Curran, shared a heartbreaking tribute on social media.

Kevin Curran was the best dad: ““We had a final jam session he was laughing and smiled to the very end on his terms with us with him.” Picture – Facebook.

“It is great sadness to say our final goodbyes to one amazing beautiful human who was one of a kind and the best dad,” he said.

“We had a final jam session he was laughing and smiled to the very end on his terms with us with him.

“His instructions were there will be no funeral and we will keep you updated when we are having a wake for him so everyone can celebrate this amazing man’s life.

“Please raise a toast to my legendary dad, grandfather, partner all round legend friend to many.

“He is in no pain no longer and left with a smile.

“Lot’s of love to you all and love you dad I will miss you so, so much and see you in the next chapter your son always.”

Kevin Curran playing in his band. Picture – Facebook.

The band also shared a tribute to Mr Curran.

“Bongy is still looking out for everything and watching over us. He is the brightest light and will shine forever. Rest in peace,” they said.

“It is with a gut wrenching, deep sadness we want to let everyone know Kev (Bongy, Popsicle) Curran passed away peacefully … surrounded by his family and friends who were filled with love and admiration for the man he was and lots of music and laughter.

“Kev loved everyone, he didn’t have an enemy in the world and he was without doubt the most non-judgmental person you would ever be lucky enough to meet and know.

Kevin Curran with his partner Marita. Picture – Facebook.

“He held court with young and old alike and always had a classic story to pass on. Wherever he went he always ran into someone he knew and of course that meant it wasn’t going to be a quick hello, it was going to be a good natter before he went on his way again.

“His beloved Uncle Bob’s Jug Band will live on with the younger generation but life for us will never be the same.

“We will miss your shenanigans, your stories, your entertainment but most of all we will miss you forever. Our hearts are breaking.

“You left this earth with a smile on face and on your terms and that’s exactly as it should be.”

“Rest in peace our beautiful soul.”

Originally published as Kevin Curran, of Eumundi and Bob’s Uncle Jug Band, remembered after cancer battle