Kim Marie Alford

ALFORD, Kim Marie The world has lost a shining star in Kim Marie Alford. Kim passed away suddenly on December 11, 2019 (Born May 25, 1957) in her home in Port Maitland, Nova Scotia. Kim is predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Donna Alford, and her son, Dominique Vignola. She will be greatly missed by her surviving son, Mario Vignola and his fiancée, Deb, whom live in Victoria. Kim had a deep love for her Grandson, Jacob (Dominique Vignola and Robin Lepine). Kim and Andre Vignola shared the love of their sons, Dominique and Mario. She also leaves her sister, Carmen Alford (children: Heidi, Lisa, Jerrod) and brother, Dale Alford (Maxine, children: Darrel, Britney, Jason). She held dear her closest aunts and uncles, Chester and June Alford, Gerty Berresford, and Helen Alford, as well as her many cousins and long time friend, Dave Walsh. Kim has lived in Quebec, Victoria, BC and spent her most recent years in Port Maitland, Nova Scotia. She very quickly developed a strong love for her new friends and community in Port Maitland, a place where she enjoyed many the community events, dancing, exercising her musical talent with her guitar or playing the Ukulele, and the company of her dog, Tang, who she shared many walks and just as much ice cream. She worked as school teacher in Victoria, BC. This led to her love of children, something that she took straight to New York, where she attended clown school. She would take her new alter-ego, Sassy, to the children’s hospital to brighten up the lives of others. She had love of travelling which took her to Paris, France most recently. She lived life bravely and uniquely, with the greatest sense of humour. She will continue to brighten the lives as others as we share stories of her adventures and big heart. Where ever she lived she loved toasting all occasions and had a deep love and connection with family. One of Kim’s life-long friends Heather Collier recently passed away on December 7, 2019. This has left the remaining two of The Four Musketeers, Corrine and Cynthia, to endure the loss of two great friends within the span of only a few days. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donating to your local Children’s Hospital in tribute of Kim.