On August 3, 2022 Kiri passed away peacefully in her husband Eric’s loving arms at their home. She was 64 years old.
Kiri made each day count during her 24 month journey with Glioblastoma. Her health declined quickly in the last few days and now the struggle is over.
The love and support from all of you who helped us along the way gave both of us so much strength and encouragement to continue each day walking side by side in this emotional and physical battle.
Many thanks to all of the special people in the medical field who knew and helped guide Kiri. A special thanks to Dr. Andrew Attwell at BC Cancer Clinic in Victoria BC and to Dr. Stefanie Green who was right beside us during the most meaningful and difficult moments of Kiri’s life. Thank you.
Kiri Simms was a caring and highly regarded doctor in the speciality of Psychiatry and she practiced in Montreal, Quebec and Victoria, BC.
As well as her husband Eric, she will be dearly missed by her loving daughter Sarah and extended family, Robyn and Korey, Lucas and Liam, Taylor and Shannah.
Our love was pure and strong and it will continue wherever you are. We love you Kiri.
A Celebration of Life will be held at in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Sunday September 25, 2022, at 2:00pm
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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My condolences to Eric and Sarah, and to Kiri’s extended family. Kiri was a pleasure to work with; respectful, bright, and respected.
Outside of the clinical work, she always brought her curiosity and sense of humour. It was an honour to share some moments with her in the last months of her journey. Kiri will be missed by many.
Kiri’s passing has brought many emotions.
I am glad her battle is over and will hold the memories of and with her close.
She was a guiding light for many in the feild of psychiatry – I first met her working at a clinical detox and marveled at her intelligence and relational capacity.
She was an amazing support for many and her lessons, kindness and compassion will be carried forwards in those whose lives she influenced.
Thank you Kiri – and to her family, compassion and love to you during and extending beyond this time of mourning.
I first met Kiri in 1972, Toronto (though at that time she was known as Joan. Fifty years is a long time to remember but I do so fondly. She was a unique and most lovely person, full of laughter and fun.
She was my first girlfriend and I her first boyfriend.
My sincere condolences to Eric, Sarah and the family.
I am saddened to hear Kiri’s passing. I met Kiri Ottawa review course in Ottawa in 1997. She shared a ride with me from Ottawa to Montreal. There were a lot of laughers on that journey. I was glad to see her joining our department in Victoria a few years later. We were so lucky to have her as a colleague. She was an excellent clinician, and teacher to many. She was warm, talented. You will be missed Kiri.
There are some many great aspects of Kiri including her artistic talents, writing ability, enthusiasm for new experiences and adventures – all of which accompanied her fundamental love for Eric and Sarah. Perhaps Kiri’s enthusiasm for life might have obscured the fact that she built a formidable career all on her own. Kiri was self-financed through most of her university education most of which she spent effectively juggling the demands of single-parenthood and medical school. Her passion to learn was always tempered by an admirable critical analysis of what it was she was supposed to learn. As a psychiatrist, she combined two rare skills-warmth and critical thinking. She was a model in so many different ways- she will be missed.
I worked with Kiri for many years and am so sad to hear of her passing. Kiri was a vibrant, happy, caring and intelligent leader who taught me so much about psychiatry. She had an incredible rapport with the nursing staff and was such an incredible mentor to soo many medical residents. Kiri always made time to teach and help others. She was always digging deeper to provide the best care for her patients. She made an often challenging work environment a great place to be. She will be missed by all of us.
Kiri, your kindness and big heart helped me out in my difficult times. I, and we all, miss you, but we are relieved that wherever you are, you don’t suffer anymore.
My love and thoughts go out to you, Eric and your family.
Truly shocked and saddened to receive the news that my cousin Kiri has passed. I am grateful that we had the chance to re-connect, after many years, when Kiri traveled to Ontario several years ago, where I was able to visit with and appreciate the amazing woman she had become and to meet her wonderful husband Eric. I am so glad that Kiri and Eric found each other. She was so deserving of the love and happiness they found together. Thank you for giving her that Eric. My forever memory of Kiri will be of the young cousin who came to supper on Sunday evenings and especially, the delightful young girl who came to spend time with me at my home on Lake Temagami. It breaks my heart that Kiri left this earth too soon but I find some comfort in knowing her struggle is over. You will be forever remembered with love. My sincerest condolences to Eric, Sarah, extended family and friends.
Kiri’s sense of humour, generosity and always positive attitude was a blessing to us all. She will forever be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her. Please accept our sincere sympathies. Love Ron&Linda
She was my mentor and a friend. Her smile and kindness will always be with me. It is sad to see you go dear Kiri and I am at the same time relieved to hear you are forever free of suffering. Sending love and strength to Eric and her family at this difficult time.