Sam Achimov
May 15, 1931 – December 14, 2021
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Sam Achimov, who passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on December 14th, 2021 at the Ottawa General Hospital.
Born in Montreal, Sam was the son of the late Daniel (Dusan) and the late Emilia (Jovanovich) Achimov.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of the last 63 years, Louise Achimov and his children Donna and Dan.
Retired from Canadair and Bombardier, he loved his career in aviation. He was a hard worker and lived for celebrations with family. In the summer you could find him on the dock at the cottage overlooking his cherished Lake Newago. He and Louise wintered in Florida with the Serbian sunshine community, and he spent many happy years living at the Classics in the Riviera Condo. He enjoyed two Christmas celebrations (December 25 and January 7th). This was his favorite time of year, so please raise a glass in his honour as you gather with your families to celebrate this holiday season.
Popular with care-givers. Curious, positive and friendly until the end, the family sends a special thank you to all the staff at Alta Vista Manor who gave him a new home, and knew how to spoil and pamper him and comfort us. Special thanks to the Ottawa General Hospital Emergency Room team who cared for Sam until his very last breath. You are an EXTRAORDINARY team! Dr. Alison Dugan; Dr. Curley and Dr. Philipps.
Due to COVID restrictions, a private burial ceremony will take place in Montreal with immediate family and a celebration of Sam’s life will take place at a later date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sam’s memory may be made to St. Stefan – Serbian Orthodox Church, 1993 Prince of Wales Dr, Nepean, ON K2C 3J7 (613) 738 – 8045 or to the Ottawa Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County dementiahelp.ca/ways-to-give/donate-in-memory/ 1750 Russell Road, Suite 1742, Ottawa ON K1G 5Z6
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sam Achimov Tuesday December 14th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Ottawa, Province: Ontario
Our heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Achimov, Donna and Dan. We did not have the honour of meeting Dad Sam, but we have heard many heartwarming tales about him from Donna that provided both entertainment and warm chuckles. May these wonderful memories spent with Dad Sam ease the sorrow felt now, and bring much comfort to the Achimov family.
Sincere sympathies,
Marty Blais and Liz Yong
My deepest condolances to the family. Donna’s special stories of her father were told with humour and pride. Will be thinking of you during these difficult times.
May his spirit be your strength and his love be your anchor forever.
Gisèle Martel