Sadly, after a brief struggle, Kim passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Brantford General Hospital on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Kim will always be remembered by her spouse Howard, step-father Reg, siblings Nikki, Jodi (Lindsey), David (Ashley), Vanessa (Josh) and Trevor (Maranda). Adored Aunt of Quinton, Camaryn, Cody, Courtney, Caitlynne, Megan, Maddi, Mureea and Scarlett. Kim is predeceased by her parents Judy (2006) and Larry (2009). Kim is lovingly remembered by her life-long friends Elisa and Diana. The family will receive friends at the “Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home and Chapel” 96 West Street on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the Thorpe Brothers Chapel on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 10 am. Interment at Oakhill Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations in memory of Kim may be made to Brantford General Hospital Palliative Care. On line condolence may be made at www.thorpebrothersfh.com.