Walter H. Kimm

Born in Glace Bay he was the son of the late Walter and Helen Kimm, Birch Grove.

He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn Margaret (Lynk) Kimm. He was employed at the coal mine, Steel Plant, Turner’s Transfer and also worked in Ontario. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Walter will be sadly missed by his 3 children; Annie (Haydn) Lahey, Catalone, Alvin Kimm (Ann), Long Beach Road, Gordie Kimm, Glace Bay and also by many grandchildren, great grandchildren , nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind to mourn, brothers; Alfie, Max and sisters, Hanna Dean, Birch Grove and Annie Dean, B.C..

Hunt was predeceased by brothers; Hyney, Karl and sister, Lena MacLean.

For the last three years he resided in My Cape Breton Home for Seniors in Howie Center where he enjoyed living and where he was loved by Sherry McNeil, staff and friends whom he thought of as family. He had a great sense of humor and was always finding ways to have a laugh.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Sherry Mcneil and staff for the love and excellent care Walter received over the past years.

Visitation for Walter will be held at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union Street, Glace Bay on Friday, January 28,2011 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm with funeral service to follow in Patten Chapel at 2:00 pm. With Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating .Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date in Black Brook Cemetery, Port Morien. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to My Cape Breton Home for Seniors, or to a charity of choice. On line condolences may be forwarded to the family at: www.pattenfuneral.com