Samuel McKimm

Predeceased by his mother Ida and father Samuel, he is survived by his wife Marion, brother Jack (Pearl); children: Dave, Karyn (Leo), Trevor (Marianne), Lynne (Derek), Tony (Nella); grandchildren: Troy, Kris, Damien, Lauren, Marissa, Caitlynn, Aleah, Liam, Jayden, Abigail and Josiah.

Born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, he met Marion on 1960 in the Mountains of Mourne and they moved to St. Catherine’s, Ontario with their 3 children. After 2 years they moved back to Ireland with 4. He then had the opportunity to teach in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan where they remained for 8 years. After their 5th child was born they moved to Port Alberni, BC. Sam was involved in musical theater, pantomime and entertained frequently at all the Seniors Homes and the Sunshine Club. He helped form the Barclay Sound Barbershop Quartet and the Men’s Troubador Choir. He was a valued member of the church music group and as a music teacher touched the lives of many.

One of his most favourite pastimes was walking with his faithful companion, Bridget his dog.

A celebration of Life will be held at Jericho Road Church, 5100 Tebo Avenue, Port Alberni at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 21, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations in Samuel’s memory may be made to Ty Watson House Society, 2649 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, V9Y 1Z8 or the Alberni Valley Branch of the SPCA, 4936 Broughton Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8R6.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. Puts, Dr. O’Dwyer and Dr. W. Johnsen as well as the community nurses and home care workers for all their loving support.