Tim Skinner December 15, 1942 – March 6, 2022
A gifted musician, talented mechanic, and loving father, Timothy Wayne Skinner passed away at the age of seventy-nine after experiencing declining health over the last number of months.
Born and raised in Port Loring, Ontario to Harold and Esther Skinner, Tim’s name was actually meant to be George. However, upon account of his size at birth, the nurses dubbed him ‘Tiny Tim’ so his parents changed his name to forever reflect this apt and endearing moniker. Growing up, Tim had a fondness for anything with an engine – boats, cars, snowmobiles (specifically Ski-Doo), and motorcycles. The faster, the better!
As a young adult, Tim moved to Powassan owning Four Season Sports, a dealership for all types of sporting vehicles. Eventually Tim moved to the Sturgeon Falls area, first working at Trucheon Fuel Sales and then at Sturgeon Rent All. Meticulous and persistent, Tim could fix almost anything.
As time passed, Tim settled in Cache Bay and chose a life much quieter than the race tracks and country bars of his earlier days. Tending to his home, fixing small engines in his shop, monitoring grocery flyers for sales, listening to country music, and watching Nascar races on the television became his way of life. He seldom ventured far from home, but despite the distance, he was very much loved by his daughter Carey and her husband Scott, along with their two sons Ian and Cale. Tim’s legacy of ingenious problem solving, inventive cooking, creative writing, and sharing a cold drink with a good friend has been deeply instilled in his daughter and her family, and will undoubtedly continue for generations to come.
Tim’s family would like to extend their gratitude to his neighbours, the Ontario Provincial Police, and local medical services for their kindness and care. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Tim’s life will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy can be made to a charity of your choice or by initiating a random act of kindness for another, much like the ones that were gifted to Tim as his health limited his ability.
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Sunday March 6th 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Timothy Skinner Sunday March 6th 2022..
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Décès pour la Ville:Sturgeon-Falls, Province: Ontario