Suddenly at the Kemptville District Hospital on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Kim Wallace of Spencerville, age 64. Beloved partner of Lisa Pigeau. Loving Dad of Brent (Shannon), Matthew (Megan), Shawn (Katrina), Melissa (Jon) and Jay (Jazz). Cherished Grandpa of Will, Logan, Amira, Raegan, Madi, Ryan, Jensen, Dominic, Audrey, Clayton, Rory, and William. Loved and missed by his siblings Kevin (Olwen) and Pam (Brad) Gaw. Dear son-in-law of Marlene Pigeau. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents Shirley (Nee Grant) and Lawrence Wallace.
A Private Visitation was held with a Cremation to follow. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Drummond Building 22 Ryan Street, Spencerville on Saturday November 15, 2025 from 3 p.m. onward- Everyone Welcome. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Kim may be made to the South Grenville Bluegrass Festival.
Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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DAVID PORTER says
October 17, 2025 at 2:09 pmOur sincere condolences to Lisa and everyone closest to Kim in both their families.
Kim was the person whose vision started the of our South Grenville Bluegrass Festival in Spencerville, ON and Chairperson of our dedicated Festival Committee for all 10 of its editions. Under his leadership it grew from a promising little event trying to establish itself and uncertain if it could pay its bills to what many called the best bluegrass festival in Ontario in 2025. Throughout those 10 years Kim (and Lisa) were close bluegrass colleagues in the Committee and fellow Board members for the Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association. More importantly they became good friends.
I find myself replaying segments our many conversations over and over in my mind. For not infrequently when Lisa was away on one of her many business trips, either Kim or I would call the other about one or two small details of a festival and after settling those we’d end up talking for an hour about how to keep making the event bigger and better and everything else under the sun. The last such conversation occurred late one night, after everyone else had gone to bed, outside Kim and Lisa’s trailer at the 2025 festival back in August. Over another rum and coke, for at least an hour, we savored the success of the 2025 Festival, the biggest and best yet by far, talked about the many ways we could make it better and ended with a hug and a promise to each other we’d keep it going.
We’ll do our best, buddy. And your spirit will be there at every meeting and in everything we do. See ya down the road, Kim. Keep on pickin’.
John Jodoin says
October 17, 2025 at 4:08 pmMy sincerest condolences to Lisa and extended family members on Kim’s sudden departure from this world. I know how much he loved music, particularly bluegrass music and I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s not already putting a bluegrass band together for his next concert. He was a good man and will be deeply missed.
Johnny woodlock says
October 17, 2025 at 8:50 pmHello Lisa and My Bluegrass Family
I am sending you all my deepest sympathy for your loss of a true gentleman whom I had the honor of knowing if only for a short time he was a very kind person and was always willing to help others in our fight to preserve the music we all love also even though I knew Kim only through bluegrass music and the festival I know he was a much respected person around Spencerville and my sincerest condolences to you all today thanks for sharing him with us his many friends and fans I know he will be joining the legends in heaven like Monroe and Wiseman to name but a few
Johnny woodlock host of way back radio program
Frances Bruce says
October 20, 2025 at 9:52 pmTo the Family of Kim Wallace
Gone to soon, he will be remembered for his contributions to Family, work, and the on going Blue Grass Festival. He was a Treasure for sure.
Your memories of Kim will fill the void in your Hearts.
June Woo says
October 24, 2025 at 10:30 amHugs to Lisa & Shawn and all the Family on the sudden loss of Kim…
I am so glad Kim got to experience the Success of the 10th Anniversary of his dream for the Bluegrass Festival….He made us believe it could be done…He was so excited and happy at the last meeting to plan for the next festival….Kim leaves big shoes to fill….Keep all your memories of Kim in your hearts…he will never be forgotten…
RIP Kim Bluegrass Wallace
Love & Hugs June & George
Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Fire Fighter's Association says
October 24, 2025 at 10:59 amMatt and Family,
On behalf of the Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Fire Fighter’s Association, please accept our deepest heart felt condolences during this difficult time, and the days to come. Take care of each other and may the fond memories of your dad remain in your hearts always and forever.
Bernard Smith says
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 pmKim and Lisa brought us into Bluegrass. Best hosts for sure. Many festivals, gas lit late jams and that last beverage before bed: usually early morning. The Heckston Hall jams and the house party jams. Kim’s dream of running a Bluegrass Festival was achieved and now he is waiting and playing up high.
Rest in Peace good friend.
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