It is with great sadness that the family of Lawrence Campbell announces his sudden passing on March 14, 2013 at the age of 89.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Helen–semicolon– children, Shirley (Randy) Beauchamp, Robert (Wilma) Campbell and James (Devon) Campbell–semicolon– grandchildren, Jeffrey, Page, Jacqueline, Jennifer, Sarah, Robyn and Kaylee–semicolon– his beloved cockatoo of 34 years, Derbie–semicolon– numerous relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Alice–semicolon– siblings, Lois, Arnold, Gene, Anne and Mary.
Lawrence was born in St. George, New Brunswick. In 1947 he moved to Winnipeg where he started his 33 year career with the Federal Government in the Public Works Department. It is here where he later met his wife, Helen and started his family. He moved his family to Halifax in 1961 and finally settled in Edmonton in 1967.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Heule, Dr. Stanley Kroeker and all the staff at the Misericordia Hospital for their compassion and care.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 with a visitation one hour prior at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011-114 Street, Edmonton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985-124 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H9.
Dianne D'Arcy Walsh says
Aunt Helen, Shirley, Robert and Jimmy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I echo Dick\’s message in wishing we had all lived closer to be able to share the good times and the bad. I\’ll remember Uncle Larry with love. He was the tall, strong, silent type you could always depend on.
I know what you\’re going through now as you try to come to terms with your loss and I want you to know Pat and I are thinking of you.
Take care.
Love
Dianne
Monica Antworth says
Dear Shirley,
I\’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was blessed with raising a close, loving family of whom he was so proud. I\’m sure you all shared many joys and have an abundance of memories of your Dad to carry forth, especially for the grandchildren.
I will always remember how soothing it was to Mom to spend that last time with her brother. Of course, we didn\’t count on Uncle Larry becoming a patient, too! You came to Fredericton to help him through that and even though it was a sad time, we all had some laughs over old memories and stories.
Please let your Mom, Robert and James know we are thinking of you and your families at this time.
Love
Monica, husband John and daughter Lauren
Richard Campbell says
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I have many memories of my Uncle Larry from years gone by. I only wish we all could have lived closer together. In 1976 I stayed with your family for a few weeks while getting settled in Edmonton. I have never forgotten your hospitality. And I remember Helen slipping me a $20 bill when I was returning home for a Christmas visit. That was such a kind thing to do. Larry is the last of a wonderful family of siblings that included my father. May they once again be together.