Kirk Woodman (Kenneth Kirkland) – Age 55, of Middle Sackville, was taken too soon from us on January 16, 2019. Kirk was born in Summerside, PEI in 1963, but spent most of his school years in Greenwood, NS. Kirk graduated Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science, Geology and was a long standing member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Kirk served as a coach with Sackville Minor Hockey and was a leader with Scouts Canada, 4th Sackville for many years. Kirk was a passionate geologist who worked for many years in West Africa in the gold mining exploration and development industry. Kirk cared deeply about the West African communities and in addition to his work, was involved in many social initiatives to the benefit the areas. Kirk had many hobbies and interests and was always willing to try something once. Kirk enjoyed any activity that enabled him to be outside. He loved to garden and enjoyed many sports including hockey, golf, snorkeling, skiing and hiking and the friendships these activities provided. However, nothing was more important to Kirk than his family. Kirk is survived by his wife Gail (Boss), sons Matt, Edmonton and Justin, Halifax; brothers Chris (Glynis), Hammonds Plains and Anthony (April), Moncton; parents Ken and Betty Woodman, Moncton and several nieces and nephews who will miss him always. Kirk is predeceased by his grandparents Mary and Kenneth Woodman; Gertrude and Ernest Stiles. Arrangements are in the care of Atlantic Funeral Home, Lower Sackville. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Knox United Church in Lower Sackville on Wednesday, January 30 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Wayne Smith officiating and Rev. Robert Chapman, CD and Rev. Katherine Bourbonniere, RCMP Chaplain assisting. Reception will follow in the church hall. Family interment will take place at a later date at Oakridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Knox United Church or charity of choice is requested.
I met Kirk in high school. He was a grade above me but he became my best friend for a year and a half until he graduated. Always kind, always loyal. The time we locked ourselves out of his blue Chevette after the movies and had to get a coat hangar to get in...the best.
View MoreSo sorry for your loss. After hearing the news memories of Kirk, Chris and the Woodman family in old neighbourhood came back. Lots of good times on Catalina Lane in Greenwood. I will remember Kirk from those days and always smile.
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