Kirsten (Chris) Breeze (nee Johansen)

Jun 26, 2019

1949-2019

Passed away on June 18, 2019. After courageously battling cancer, she returned home, and passed peacefully surrounded by her family and pets, with the sound of the birds chirping and a stunning view of the river from her bed. She was the only child and loving daughter of Helmuth and Greta (nee Hemmingsen) Johansen, both of whom predeceased Kirsten. Chris is also predeceased by her husband of almost 50 years, David John Breeze (deceased November, 15, 2018). Her daughters, Nicole and Kerry and her son, Shane will miss her active presence in their lives. “Mamo” will be missed by her grandchildren Andrew, Braydon and Taylor and by her great grandchildren Brielle and Briar, who haven’t quite mastered her name yet and call her “Amo”. She had cherished relationships with her daughter-in-law, Nicky and son-in-law, Rishi. She was a loving aunt to Danny, Dionne, Chantel and Rene Filiatrault and Jason, Jeff, Anthony and Jeremy Caddick.

Chris was outgoing and always enthusiastic about experiencing new things, travelling and meeting new people. She will be remembered most for her warm and friendly nature and love of socializing. She had a gift for connecting with people and always knew what to say to make them feel welcome and comfortable. She played a nurturing and supportive role in the lives of many, whether they were her friends, her children’s friends, extended family, neighbours or coworkers. She was empathetic and often went out of her way to make people feel supported and cared for. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

A memorial to celebrate Chris’s life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019, 1:00-4:00pm with words of remembrance at 2pm at Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home – Township Chapel, 435 Davis Drive, Kingston. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Kingston Humane Society would be appreciated.

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