Timothy Kernighan

Tim passed away peacefully on March 22 2018 at home with his wife Edie by his side and surrounded by his good friends and family. His parents Ron in 2004 and Beverley in 2015 predeceased him. Tim leaves his sisters, Sarah (Scott) and Jane (Roger) as well as his nieces Katie (Jesse) and Jenna, great nephew Dayton, his beloved dog April, and his extended family.

Tim grew up, lived and worked in Coquitlam. He graduated from Centennial High School in 1973 and joined Coquitlam Fire Department in 1980. Tim loved being at or close to home, pursuing many activities such as volleyball, baseball, bridge, skiing, biking, doing crossword puzzles, fixing bikes, collecting, gardening, morning coffee with the car guys at McDonald’s and driving around in his 2004 Mustang Saleen. He had a great reputation for finding all kinds of treasures at Saturday morning garage sales with the boys. He was always on the lookout for something a friend or family member might need.

Tim was diagnosed with Leukemia in September 2017 and received excellent care at VGH, first in the BMT ward and later at the Krall Cancer Day Care Clinic. We were grateful everyday for the exceptional care from Doctors Abou Maraud and Tejpar and all the amazing doctors, nurses and unit staff. In memory of Tim, please consider a donation to the VGH Hospital Foundation BMT program under the direction of Dr. Abou Maraud.

Thank you for all the love and support received from our friends and family during this difficult journey and our lives together.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday May 4th at Place Maillardville 1200 Cartier Avenue Coquitlam from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.