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.
McCall Gardens
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Kiri will always be remembered by me as a bright light that created a lovely sparkle wherever she went!! Whether it was simply having tea with delicious French teas that she special ordered in with just one square of lovely dark chocolate, or her passion and pride in making Quince jelly from her and Eric’s own tree; Kiri found Joy in the simplest things because she recognized what it took to source and have even wonders. Her gratitude was profound in all things, which fueled her incredibly buoyant enthusiasm for Life, and inquisitive nature! Kiri loved to read, and we shared a passion for poetry. Sometimes in my work I would quote an old poet, and Kiri would take the time to call me up, and let me know that she spotted the reference, which made both of us smile! We would go to the Opera, listen to Robert Bateman give a talk, or see a ballet together… Kiri loved the Arts! Beauty fed her soul, and helped her give back so compassionately to others in her medical work. One particular memory stands out in my mind: the time that Kiri invited me to Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal, which performed at Victoria’s Royal Theatre. The dancers decided to pick volunteers out of the audience, and they picked Kiri! She went up, wearing her lovely smile and red Fluevog boots, and danced the most beautiful Tango with her host until all of the other volunteers went off stage, and soon it was just Kiri and her ballet partner!! Wow, what an experience… and she did it with such Grace and Style! This has always summed up in my mind the very core of Kiri. I will miss you my Friend, and always treasure that memory. Sending my deep Condolences to her Loving husband Eric, her beloved daughter Sarah, and all the Family. Kiri’s light will carry on in you.
Kiri was a doctor to both my mum and aunt. She made a tremendous difference to their lives and to our family. My aunt who suffered from cancer most notably attributed her extra years to Kiri’s professional care. She will be missed by all those she has touched over the years. Sincere condolences to all of her family and friends. She will be missed dearly.
Nous garderons toujours un souvenir merveilleux des quelques journées passées ensemble lors de notre séjour à l’automne 2017, entre les ballades à Golden Rush, le Jour du souvenir à Victoria ou encore cette sympathique virée en R.-V. dans votre joli coin de pays, sans oublier ces traditionnels brunchs à l’aérodrome, devenus depuis une véritable institution lors de tout passage dans la région! Eric is was a real honor to share these moments with you and Kiri and we’ll never forget neither of you nor how supportive you have been to her until the last moments.
Peace. Love. Friendship.
Jérémie & Nathalie with sons Gabriel & Arthur
Sanjeet and I are very saddened to hear about Kiri’s passing and offer our deepest condolences to her family. She was a wonderful colleague and we will miss her warmth and professionalism. We wish her family the strength to bear her untimely demise.
Dear Kiri,
You are missed. It was a pleasure and honor to work with you. I could trust you to bring kindness, warmth, fairness, and hope.
I hope your smile and professionalism has been an inspiration for others as well.
It was with sadness that I heard of Joan/Kira’s passing. We shared a lot of wonderful memories at Clairlea Public School and Porter Collegiate. She was always a kind and caring person to everyone. My condolences to the family.
Dear Eric and Sarah, Please accept my sincere sympathy, Kiri was a great souls fond friend and an absolute delight to work with. She is a great loss to the Medical profession and will be missed by all who knew her. Love and God Bless-Paddy
I will never forget the feeling of being inspired by Kiri, as she entertained a young nurse’s questions about psychiatry over tomato slices in our break room. Her eloquence, passion, and willingness to teach were outstanding characteristics which had a lasting impact in my life. You are and will continue to be missed.
I met Dr. Simms in my first year of residency in Victoria. I will always remember her as a warm, enthusiastic physician who cared deeply for her patients, and for the people she worked with. Her passion for emergency psychiatrist and addiction medicine was inspiring, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to train with her. She will be missed by the entire department.
I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Kiri and meeting her husband Eric in recent months. We were long lost cousins and thanks to cousin Janet she introduced me to Kiri in December, 2021.
It is with great sadness that I never knew Kiri in the prime of her life.
You will forever be in our hearts Kiri.
Diane and Glenn Hardie