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Nicholas KIM Obituary
(Bourette)
Suddenly in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at age 31. He will be dearly missed by his mother Lisa Bourette and his father Hae Kim and his sisters Madeline Bourette-Knowles and Georgina Bourette-Knowles. Also, his uncles Joseph and James (Brenda), aunt Susan (Gare Joyce), and his many cousins and friends. Everyone who knew Nicholas well knew him as a kind, loving and gentle soul. He had great empathy for others and often stuck up for the underdog. After a series of hardships, he fought hard to turn his life around and his family was extremely proud when he graduated from college last December. There are not enough tears to express the sorrow of a loss so profound. The family will receive friends at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) in Kingston on Monday, May 30 between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Liturgy of the Word Service will be held in our chapel on Tuesday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations, for those wishing, may be made to the Kingston Interval House (KingstonIntervalHouse.com). Arrangements in the care of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes Central Chapel, 49 Colborne Street, 613-546-5454. Sign the online guestbook at gftompkinscentral.ca.
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T S
June 5, 2016
My thoughts an prayers go out to all your family an friends ... I remember talking to you a lot while you were up west but what really stood out is the amazing man that took in rescued dogs ... It's not easy to take in an animal that has been neglected an abused .. But even harder to get them to trust again but you my dear friend gave them a reason to trust humans again giving them love an making sure they were safe from all ... You had an amazing heart so sweet an kind ... You will never be forgotten my friend an May your family some day find peace ....till the day we meet again my friend... May your soul run free as you ride in the heavens ... Forever loved Forever missed an never ever forgotten ... Much Luv an Respect xx
S
June 3, 2016
Strongest, most fearless guy most new! Smart, big hearted solid friend. Will be missed forever . May you finally be at peace my G. Love you soldier
June 2, 2016
May your soul fly free. I am so very sorry for you.
Melanie Willis & Peter Napier
May 31, 2016
Such a devastating loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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Jennifer Schober
May 29, 2016
I did not get to know Nicholas, but a very good friend of mine Danielle Balon always spoke highly of him, he was the god father to her daughter Khloe. I heard Nicholas was a great person, someone people could count on, someone who would be there in a heart beat if needed.
Nicholas had a very kind soul and his spirit will live on in everyone he loved and cared for!
I am so sorry for your loss, my heart aches with everyone who knew and loved him!
Thank you Nick for always having my friend Danielles back and being there for her!
You are in my prayers Nick!
So sorry and sad this happened!
Rip sweet angel <3
May 29, 2016
We will miss you Nicholas Rest in Peace your with Ann and Doug and God, keep him close, love always..xxxxxooooo
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Vanessa Fales
May 29, 2016
I did not know Nick personally. I can see how devastated many are after facing this sudden loss as i know a person close to him.
Please know My heart is with you all and as mentioned , i made a donation to KIH in his name to honor him to "always pay forward Empathy".
Please know that my heart is with you all during this difficult time. May your son, your brother, your nephew, your cousin, your friend rest peacefully.
Hold your memories close in your heart. He is always and forever with you.
Susan Bourette
May 28, 2016
I love you, Nick, now and forever.
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