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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I first knew Kiri as Joan Simms, her and I were cousins and spent many years playing, attending family gatherings and just having fun. As our teenage years dissipated so did our contact. I married and started a family and she immersed herself in education, Sheridan Collage, University of Toronto, McMaster University and McGill in Montreal. In our adulthood we reconnected and it was like we had never been apart. Joan’s Irish grandmother on her Fathers side had an endearing name for her as a child “Kiri”. She adopted this endearing name and was then know as Kiri for many years. Her infectious smile and excitement and love for life made her so so special. In Victoria she met her husband Eric, the love of her life, who cared for her in such a loving and compassionate way. She leaves behind her amazing Daughter Sarah, her husband Eric, his children Robin & Corey, Taylor and Shannon and grandchildren Lucas and Liam. Her cup was full and we will all miss this extraordinary woman who was taken from us but leaves us each with many wonderful memories.
We met Kiri through a family of good friends in Montreal many years ago. We had the pleasure of sharing happy moments with her and also had the privilege of meeting her true love, Eric. She was a unique being. So brilliant and so generous. A person we respected and loved. She would always put joy and interest in the simplest moments. It was a pleasure to be with her. We understand the sadness of your loss. We are with you.
Irène and Pierre
I knew Kiri as Joan. I met her in Toronto at Catacombs during the 70’s. She lived near me and got a ride to Catacombs with me periodically. She was always a happy girl with a smile on her face. I always remembered her lovely hair. I heard that she became a doctor which made sense due to her intelligence and gentleness with people. Now she’s in the presence of our Heavenly Father. We will be praying for her family.
I knew Kiri as Joanie through high school. We shared some wonderful times together, but lost touch in subsequent years. She was a wonderful friend, very patient and cheerful, a real delightful friend. I am so sorry to hear of her passing, my condolences to all who loved her ❤️
I met Kiri while working as a nurse in Psych Emerg in Victoria. Immediately drawn to her warm personality, great sense of humour, amazing attitude, and her dedication to meet the unique needs of each patient she worked with. Creative, thoughtful and flexible. Such great rapport with the staff and took the time to teach every moment it was needed or asked for. She will be missed, she had a huge influence on my early nursing career.
Thoughts and condolences to her family.
Firstly, may I express my condolences to Kiri’s family. I knew Kiri (Joan) when we were in elementary school together. We were the same age, accelerated in Grade 4 together, and later attended the same high school. We also attended church together. I had the privilege of having Kiri travel overseas with my parents and I on a month long trip to Switzerland and Austria in the mid-70’s! Kiri overcame many obstacles in her youth, and used her amazing intellect to help others…she was a miracle! We reconnected a couple of years ago on FB for a short time just after she had suffered a stroke.That “reunion” was a blessing to me as I found out about her life since then.
I feel thankful to have known her.
I am grieved and saddened by the loss of Gods gift to our world. I first met Kiri(Joan)as a young teenager in 1975 in a vibrant church community. I observed her skill ….passion ,compassion ,caring for others. She was a good listener.
As she moved through her life experiences she progressed into becoming more of who she was created to be.I can see the influence over time. Kiri made a difference for others.
So grateful for her life.
Grieving with Eric and Sarah and family.
I met Kiri in PES; she lit up a room with her smile. Kiri was generous, kind and had so much compassion for the patients she treated. She was always willing to teach, passionate about her profession, and always made time to answer questions.
My deepest condolences to Eric, Sarah and her extended family. She will be sorely missed.
Kiri’s passing struck me hard. I met her first when I worked as a casual nurse at Victoria Detox. Her kindness and diligence left a huge impression on me. Our paths crossed again when we worked together opening a treatment centre. We shared many laughs and tears. She was a bright light, full of energy and curiosity. I had extremely high regard for Kiri. She will be greatly missed.
One of the kindest, sweetest, smartest, generous docs I had the privilege of knowing and working with…taught me everything I needed to know about Addictions Management.