To mark the occasion, and to show our respects, colleagues observed a two minute round of applause for Kevin at 1pm on all sites.
At the time of his passing, our Chief Executive, Richard Parker OBE, shared the following tribute:
Richard Parker OBE, Chief Executive at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, said: “I am utterly heartbroken to share the news that Kevin Smith, a well-respected and hugely popular member of our team, has sadly passed away following a brief, but courageous, battle with Covid-19.
“A Plaster Technician at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and a valued member of the team for over 35 years, Kev, as he was known to friends and colleagues, was renowned for his warm personality, diligence and compassion. He will be missed beyond all measure by everyone at the Trust.
“I am incredibly thankful to colleagues who cared for Kevin, and for their tireless efforts during this time.
“As an organisation, we share our collective thoughts, condolences and deepest sympathies with Kevin’s wife, Diane, and their loved ones, and we are asking the media to respect the wishes of the family for privacy during this truly difficult time.”