Passed peacefully, on February 7, 2025 at Niagara Health’s St. Catharines Site. Loving father of Jesse (Sarah). Partner of Lauren Vary. Separated from Patricia Lam. Eldest brother of Laura (Michael), Dora, Jasmine (Jackson), Jennifer (Ka), Jean (Casey), Ruby (Wailee), Benny (Suzanne) and the late Debbie. Uncle of Wai-Kay, Elsa, Sarah, Nathan, Philip, Madelyn, Kadia and Kandice. Stepfather to Sam and Dan. He leaves many close friends and colleagues.
He worked as an anesthesiologist for over thirty years in the Niagara Health System. He committed his life to the utmost compassion and care throughout his career and was treated in kind during the end of his life. We are sincerely grateful for this. Thank you to the nurses and PSWs on the cancer floor. The Walker Cancer Centre care was outstanding. Many thanks to Medical Oncologist - Dr. Rachel VanderMeer and her nurse - Debbie, Radiation Oncologist - Dr. Abhi Hallock, Palliative Physician - Dr. Narisa Duboff, and Family Physician of many years - Dr. Jennifer Frendo.
Laurence loved travelling and taking road trips in the camper van. He was a chef level cook with a passion for foods. He bought all types of gadgets. He cycled, hiked, fished and developed a fondness for pickleball in his final years. He loved his winter friends in Arizona.
Laurence was stoic, yet affectionate and serious with a goofy side. He did not pull any punches when at work but never held back a smile and a laugh when enjoying time with friends and family.
He will be profoundly missed.
In honouring Laurence’s wishes, there will be a private family service at a later date. Memorial donations to the NHS-Walker Family Cancer Centre or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. https://donate.mytributegift.org/?cid=2a49b2d641f1206c7d82d2645ddf1ec36e06e48a95159ce27d1cd3d4433d7d24&fh=FRP-308918&fp=3089186b5c6c0632d102cc0b9fbb841d8e
Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, 26 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines (between Lake Street & Scott Street), 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares.ca