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Thursday, February 23, 2023
Wallace Community Chapel
34 Sunnyside Drive
Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada
Thursday
23
February
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Wallace Community Chapel
34 Sunnyside Drive
Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada
Friday
24
February
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, February 24, 2023
St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church
114 Church Ave.
Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada
(506)433-8402
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Peter Magwood posted a condolence
Thursday, June 8, 2023
My condolences to all members of the Donovan family on the passing of Dr. Larry Donovan. I remember Dr. Donovan from my early years in Sussex, N.B., as he worked with my father, the late Dr. Stuart Magwood, DVM, in the district office. Many times, Dr. Donovan and my dad would go on country calls and I would tag along in the early to mid-1950s. Dr. Donovan and his wife were lifelong friends of my parents and the last time I saw them together was in Hanover, Ontario, where they travelled to observe my parents' 50th wedding anniversary in 1993. Your parents and mine are together again, sharing funny stories and remembering old times. Best to all of you.
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Richard Davidson posted a condolence
Friday, March 17, 2023
My sincere condolence to the Donovan family. I just learned of Dr Donovan's passing.
I have nothing by great memories of Dr Donovan. I spent many days at the Donovan house.
Also, had the opportunity to ride along with Patrick and Dr Donovan many many times, after school,
schools holidays...what a great experience...some calls Patrick and I would help carry equipment etc.
Nothing but great memories !!!
A few years back, I had the chance to sit down and talk with Larry, I also introduced Dr Donovan to my
daughter in law (Dr. Davidson) also a vet, well they had a great chat about the industry and Dr Donovan's
many accolades.
Many great memories with Larry and his family, thank you for sharing him.
SO nice to see the veterinary tradition carry on for two more generations.
Richard Davidson and family
Guelph on
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Michael Maloney posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
My sincere condolences to the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Dr Larry Donovan. I only became aware of Dr Donovan's death yesterday with the release of the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association newsletter. I met all of you (children) during the summer of 1974 when I was a senior veterinary student working with your dad for four months.
Your dad had a tremendous influence on my life and career more than any other veterinarian. The summer of 1974 working with him was the best summer position I had ever had, bar none. Your father allowed me to deal with all types of farm calls, easy and difficult, serving the best Sussex clients and the more ordinary farmers. Such a show of confidence in me allowed me to develop a sense of confidence in serving farmers that I carried forward throughout my career.
Whenever a case did not work out satisfactorily, your dad never criticized my work but would instead simply ask me, "Michael, what do you think went awry." I very much appreciated his mentoring techniques.
Your dad was always in a good mood and had a great sense of humour, which made working in Sussex a pleasurable experience. He was the eternal optimist.
I enjoyed that summer position and working with your dad so much that I decided I wanted to return to the Provincial Veterinary Service, hopefully working in Sussex full-time after graduation. When that did not work out in 1975 because the province had no vacancies, your dad encouraged me to get a position in the Maritimes so I would be close by when a vacancy arose. He acted as a reference for me with his classmate Dr Bud Ings in Montague, where I started my full-time career. He also helped me get my eventual position in Fredericton, where I spent the rest of my career.
He was a great veterinarian and teacher, with countless veterinary students benefitting from his expertise and mentoring skills. He will be missed but fondly remembered by all those students that came into contact with him.
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Crystal & Stephen Miller posted a condolence
Friday, March 3, 2023
Catherine so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
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Douglas Moore posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Donovan’s passing. Twelve years ago, he very kindly visited me to discuss his past association with the Prostate Cancer Support Group. He gave me the encouragement to revive the group and I will always be thankful for his wisdom and expertise. Sending my deepest sympathy to all of the Donovan family. His was a life well lived.
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Beth Nelson posted a condolence
Monday, February 27, 2023
John, Mary Anne , Margaret, Patrick, Theresa, Paul , Catherine and families :
I would like to express my sincere condolences to all of you. Dr Donovan or Larry and Elizabeth as we knew them were friends of our family. They are remembered fondly. Your grandmother lived next door and your father was a very devoted son. He visited often and frequently with children accompanying him. I recall he came faithfully to take your grandmother to mass. Your Mom and mine were members of the famous “Club Girls “ For over 50 years. Your Dad and brother was a wonderful man.
Your loss is great. Your faith is strong. Take good care of yourselves.
Sincerely Beth ( Ness ) Nelson.
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Daryl and Ruth Walker posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the Donovan family We fondly remember vet visits from Dr. Donovan, especially herd health and how he enjoyed the challenge of finding early pregnancies. Wishing you comfort and strength through the days to come.
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Caroline posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2023
To all the Donovan families, great memories of one of the nicest men in the world. He was a constant on our farm for many years, always with that great big smile. Guard your memories.
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Linda Tabor posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2023
Sending my condolence to the Donovan family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was such friendly person as a vet and in his coaching.
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Linda (Creighton) Waterston posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2023
I am so very sorry for you loss. I remember Dr. Donovan coming to our farm, usually with Patrick in tow. He was a wonderful gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
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Brenda dixon posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2023
To all the Donovan family
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Your dad was a true gentleman. He was so kind and friendly and always up ready for a chat. We had so much fun under his coaching in hockey. As a vet he was the best. He will be missed!.
Brenda Dixon
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Helen Bettle posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2023
Sending my condolences to the family.
OH MY--- the time and STORIES shared by Carl and Larry was a true friendship.
Blessing to ALL.
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Ron and Audrey Jones posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2023
Larry’s family
Your dad and Ron played senior hockey together when we moved to Sussex and then they became friends when they were in the Men’s Monday night bridge club— lots of good memories of good times shared. With love Ron& Audrey Jones
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Carole Hayes posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family, thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Kasia Donovan posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2023
To my family and all those who had the pleasure of knowing Gramps:
As everyone who met Gramps will know, he was a very special person. Being able to see Nan and Gramps was always worth the long drive out East from Ontario.
I saw Gramps last after I graduated from law school at Dalhousie University in Halifax in May 2022 and was doing a road trip with my sister, Tori, back to Ontario. Gramps and Aunt Marg met us for a lunch at a Big Stop on the drive back. It was so special to see Gramps in good spirits. At lunch the family resemblance was more evident than ever as we proceeded to order the same meal (a hot turkey sandwich with white meat, white bread, fries, gravy on the side and a piece of chocolate cake). We shared a laugh over the fact we picked the same thing and talked about memories from times together. He always liked to remind me of how I was shy as a kid and would always hide behind my dad, Paul Donovan's, leg and how I would come running to him when he would come home from work.
Thank you to all those that assisted with keeping him comfortable in his final days.
Gramps - you will be dearly missed.
All my love,
Kasia
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Tereca Carr lit a candle
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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To All The Donovan Family, Please accept my sympathy. I was sad to learn your Dad had passed away. His animal care was appreciated at the Aiton Road farm and I remember him letting me "help" with the cows. Later years we had lots of chats at the golf course. Thinking of you tomorrow and days ahead. Tereca
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Bill & Ruth Erb posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Our deepest condolances to the Donavon family.
Larry was such kind hearted family man and a big part of the Sussex community .
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Anne (White) Alexander posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2023
To the Donovan family,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was the kindest, sweetest man; always with a smile and a good word. He will be greatly missed.
Thinking of you,
Anne (White) Alexander
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Coralee Wesselius lit a candle
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Pat, Kathleen & the entire family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandpa. It was such a pleasure to know Dr. Donovan. I had the experience of running in to him at the grocery store, when he offered to reach a carton of cream for me and we had such a pleasant conversation. He spoke with fondness of vetting in New Canaan to many of my family who dairy farmed there. His eyes lit up and the smile made him look so youthful, especially as he recalled names quicker than I could.
Thinking of you all especially this week, take care,
Coralee (Clarke) & Ron Wesselius & family
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Cyril & Linda MacNeil posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2023
To The Donavan Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your dad's recent passing.
Dr Larry was a fine man and we always enjoyed talking with him at the various church events and socials over the years.
Our sincere condolences go out to all of you.
Cyril & Linda MacNeil
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John Timpson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Patrick, I was sorry to read of your father’s passing. Dr. Donovan was a respected veterinarian and a fine man. I was pleased to have known him during the time that I travelled in the Sussex area. My condolences to you and your family.
John Timpson.
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Sue. Ness posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Thinking of you in the loss of your dad. He was a fine man ,a great contributor to the farm and Sussex community over the years. He will be missed
Bob and Sue Ness
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Lois Bunnell posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
To the Donovan family - I was sorry to see of the passing of your loved one. I remember Dr. Donovan from when I was a child coming to visit our farm. He was so "tall" but even as I grew, somewhat taller, I always looked up to him as a good man and a wonderful vet. I still, to this day, wish I could call on him for help. I had great faith in his expertise. May you all find peace in your memories of another lost pillar of our community.
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Lory-Ann MacAskill posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
So sorry to hear of Dr. Donovan’s passing. He was such a nice man with a kind smile. Thinking of all the extended Donovan family.
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Barb Hunter posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Margaret, Patrick and family. So very sorry to hear of Dr. Donovan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Earle & Marsha Burgess posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
To the Donovan Family: We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Dr. Donovan was a wonderful man and will be truly missed by his church family and everyone in the greater Sussex area. May all of your wonderful memories of him help you through this difficult time.
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Joanne Teakles posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
So sorry to hear of Dr. Donovan’s passing. A wonderful person I had the pleasure of working with from 1978 until his retirement in 1990. He will be missed.
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Robin and Cheryl Hughes posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Our Sincere Sympathy to all of Dr Donovan’s Family. We will miss seeing him on our walks and always had a chat about being on our farm ( Corey Farm inNew Canaan)
May he rest in peace.
Cheryl Corey Hughes and Robin
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Tony Folkins posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Paul and the Donovan family.
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a wonderful supporter of us playing sports growing up. Thinking of you all.
Tony Folkins
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Sally Colpitts posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
To All of the Donovan Family,
I have so many great memories of your Dad-a top notch Veterinarian to a Very Special Hockey Coach. Dr Donovan was very kind and always had a special way to motivate and help when he was able. My sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. Cherish your memories and know that I am thinking of you Margaret.
Hugs
Sally & Lee Colpitts
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Margaret Ashley, (Peggy) posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Kate, so sorry to hear of your Grandfather's passing. Prayers go out to your entire family.
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Shelley Hlymbicky posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Catherine & Family
So sorry you lost your dear father. I'm thinking of you. Please take care of each other during this difficult time.
Shelley Hlymbicky
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Harley and Linda posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
To All the Donovan Family. So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. I can remember Dad coming in from the barn and saying I need to call Dr Donovan and then after the visit seeing them in the yard swapping stories. Our fathers considered Dr Donovan a friend and one of the best veterinarians Sussex ever had. We are unable to attend the visitation and funeral. Please accept our sincere condolences Harley and Linda
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Christina and Dennis Graves posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Sincere condolences to Theresa, Patrick and all the Donovan family on the loss of your Dad/Grandfather. I will always remember Dr. Donovan as being a very kind and gentle man. My first memories of him were when Dad would call him to come to our farm to take care of one of our animals.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May your many happy memories with him bring you comfort.
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Mac and Phyllis McElroy posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Our thoughts are with you sharing in the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man, so caring and giving. We are pleased to
have known him. He will be missed by the community.
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Marlene Balcom posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Prayers for the Donovan family at this sad time.
Cherish your memories.
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Bonnie and Steve Bacon posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you today and in the days to come. Our deepest sympathy.
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Cathy Levangie posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
My deepest sympathy to all the Donovan family. Dr. Donovan always had a kind word for me, whenever I saw him, always interested in what was going on in my life. Always updating me on the goings on with his family and my friend MaryAnne. He will be missed by many.
Cathy Levangie(deWinter)
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Sue McFarland lit a candle
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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My thoughts are with Dr. Donovan’s family at this time of his passing.
When I was a little girl, he was our vet and would let me come in with him to observe surgeries.
When I visited him and Mrs Donovan in later years, he would still call me “one of his kids” because he remembered looking after my animals. He loved to share so many stories and we’d have a great chuckle. I so enjoyed seeing him, even just recently.
Such a kind and interesting gentleman.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers,
Sue McFarland, Sussex Extra Mural,
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Sheila Watters posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Mary Anne and family, I am thinking of you all as you grieve your loss. I remember in past years when visiting at the house, that Mr. Donovan was eager to engage in lively conversation and always interested in what others were doing in their lives. If we crossed paths at the golf club or at the grocery store he always had a big warm smile and a hug!
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Sharon (Watters) Posner posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
My thoughts are with you during your loss Mary Anne, Earle and family! What a kind and gentle man and a life well lived.
Love to all
Sharon (Watters) Posner
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Chris wheeler and Peter Fuller posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Lori Webb posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
So sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I enjoyed his and your Mother's visits at Family Shoe Shoppe. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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A man so loved by many.
A man so involved with his community.
A man that was missed when he retired from his veterinary career.
A man who lived a wonderous life.
A man who was a great 'citizen'.
My sincerest condolences in the loss of this loving man.
Take care each and every one of you.
Walter
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Michael Eagles posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Paul and family, Please accept my most sincere condolences. Thinking of you all. Sincerely, Michael Eagles
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Jean Harvey posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
My sincere condolences to your family. I remember many visits from Dr. Donovan to our family farm in Roachville-he was trusted and well respected for his expertise. Your entire family will be in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Jean (Armstrong) Harvey
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Gordie & Brenda Kelly posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Lynn Thompson posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
As Catherine’s sister-in-law i heard so many great stories and memories about both her parents and the idyllic life they grew up in Sussex, NB. Meeting Mr Donovan solidified how and why those great memories were talked about. He was both a good human being and a good family man.
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Tracy Jones lit a candle
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Sorry for your family’s loss. Larry was a great man. He will be missed by many.
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Uncle Larry had the greatest gift.....you couldn't stop smiling the whole time around him. As kids, we loved our trips to Sussex to see him and our Donovan cousins. And as adults, we still would look forward to seeing him at our family get-togethers and sitting down to have such great chats. He will be missed and always remembered. Nephew Dan (and Deb) Cusack
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Dear Catherine , Mary Anne , Theresa, Margaret , Patrick and Dad ,
I am very heartbroken over the loss of Gramps - extending my condolences to you and the rest of the family.
He was such an inspiration and is part of the reason why I became a veterinarian after hearing all of dads farm stories from his youth. I feel so fortunate he made the trip to Guelph to visit the OVC following my acceptance. I treasure these images greatly.
Gramps - May there be endless pastures of cattle needing tending to and par 3’s where you are now.
He will be deeply missed
All my love
Tori
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Dear Catherine , Tesse, Margaret, Maryanne, Patrick and Dad,
Such difficult news to hear of Gramp’s passing. He was an inspiration for me to become a veterinarian - hearing all of dads stories of their time together on farms over the years were very touching and contributed to my career path.
He will forever live in our hearts.
May he rest in peace with Nan.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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We are so sorry of your loss to all the family of Mr Donavan All our condolences
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Cool Larry posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Very saddened to hear of uncle Larry’s passing. Mara and I have nothing but good memories of him.
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Norma Manning posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Patrick and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was such a nice person and an extraordinary Veterinarian.
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The Rev. Canon David Barrett and Alexandra Barrett posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your father was a fine man, always so pleasant, always having time to stop and chat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Isobel Yeomans posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Margaret & Donovan Family:
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Father. Living nextdoor to you (before my move) I so often chatted with your Father, when he & your Mother used to come over to your place. He will be missed by so many, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing that he is now resting at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this very sad time.
Isobel Yeomans
Walkerton, ON
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RONALD LUCAS posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Larry and his wife were among the nicest people I have had the pleasure to be friends with. I am sure almost everyone in Sussex would agree. We will miss Larry,s smile Ron and Jane Lucas
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Joan (Tabor) & Manfred kunze posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
(HuGs) to all! Sending sympathy and deepest condolances
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