Victor L. Swinimer

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Victor, at age 59, of Pine grove, Lunenburg Co., on Thursday, October 20, 2016, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Victor was born in Martins Point, Lunenburg Co., to the late Laurie Arthur and Vivian Mae (Barkhouse) Swinimer.

He followed in his father’s footsteps and was a painter by trade. His real passion, however, was karate. He started and continued to operate the Bridgewater Uechi-Ryu Karate Academy in 1989 where he touched the lives of many students over the years and became part of an amazing karate family. Victor was a seventh-degree black belt. Victor found relaxation through his gardens and plants, truly gifted with a green thumb, and also enjoyed cheering the Leafs and the Blue Jays.

Victor was a proud and dedicated father to his only son, Aidan, whom he loved dearly, always ensuring Aidan came first.

Besides Aidan, he is survived by his sister, Judy (Bob) Oakley; brother, Jamie (Dominique); nieces, Melissa, Laura (Geir), Lillian; nephew, William.

As per Victor’s request, there will be no visitation or service; however, a celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 2-5p.m. at Atlantica Oak Island Inn, Western Shore, where we can listen to some of Victor’s vinyl collection and share some stories.

Committal of his ashes will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to:

Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Division Office, 5826 South Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1S6 Tel: (902) 423-6183 / 1 800 639-0222 / Fax: (902) 429-6563 / E-mail: [email protected]

or

SHAID Tree Animal Shelter, 450 LaHave Street, Unit 17, Suite 138 Bridgewater, NS B4V 4A3 950 Mullock Road, Whynott's Settlement E-mail:[email protected] Telephone:(902) 543-4849.

Online condolences may be made by visiting Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay at: www.mahonefuneral.