April 22, 1965 ~ January 8, 2017
Unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2017 Larry passed away at his residence.
He is survived by Jackie, his sons Brodie and Jason (Amy), mom Victoria, mother in-law Margaret Cornborough, siblings Brenda, Allan, Randy, Steven and Debbie, special niece Mandy and nephew Warren as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his father Ben, stepfather Steve, father in-law Eric Cornborough, grandparents, aunty Judy, and uncle Tony.
Larry started off working for Dr. Hook Towing and enjoyed a 30 year trucking career. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a private Celebration of Life held for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Mental Health, 930 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P8.
It breaks our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
Though your smile is gone forever
And your hand we cannot touch
We will never lose the memory
Of the one we loved so much.
Thanks for the loving years you gave us
The happy times we shared
We pray that when you left us
You knew how much we cared.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.
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Susan Spiropoulos
Larry, you were a good soul and I know you suffered with addictions, I so wished you could have escaped the clutches of these ties!
May your life be an example for us left to grieve to know we must be supportive of those with issues, help them to seek help and don’t give up …keep going one day at a time!
However, it is their battle and we can only do our part, and then let go and let, God!!
I pray for God to bless the family, Jackie and the boys as they will need prayers!
Larry, May you rest in peace!
Love, Susan
Allan (Randy)
Larry you are a brother to me and an uncle to our children.
It was our wish that Tara, Sean, Heidi and Nathan would grow up having Aunts and Uncles. You were that, a wonderful Uncle that will be forever missed
Cheryl Jasper
Its been a long time since I saw Larry, He was one with a good heart! Memories of the days when my late husband Rick, along with Larry, Arne (Wayne), Mitch, Carl, Lorne, Waldo, and a few others from Hook had loads of laughs and good times in our younger years. It was always great fun. I am grateful for the good memories. Was so sorry to hear of Larry’ s passing. Condolences to his family and friends. God has taken you home, may you find peace on your journey Larry.
Shawna Lowe Loftus
Will always remember that smile and laugh and your time with Sobeys.Extending our condolences to all of you.He will be very missed.
Shawna Lowe Loftus
Norm Bonne & Shelley Coveney
We loved him very much. We will forever miss him but will forever remember the laughter that always followed him. So many great times.
Noreen Seivewright
It is with a heavy heart that I write this.. I had the honour in Larry’s life, to be his neighbor.. Over the yrs as neighbors we became very close & we sure shared some fun times together.. I have many fond memories of my friend & his loved ones. My favourite memory is the night he & I attended the BB KING concert.❤️. He was always a true gentleman to the ladies in his life.. He spoke highly of those he holds dear to his heart & we shall all miss our dear friend.. RIP my friend, until we meet again.. Healing prayers going out to all of us that shall miss such an amazing man.. God Bless
Renata Kruc
Sending my heartfelt condolences to all of Larry’s family and friends
I am still in shock and very sad to hear of Larry’s passing, since we had spoken over the phone just hours before this heartbreaking tragedy….. I’ve known Larry since elementary and high school, and since we started talking again on facebook in 2011, many entertaining times were shared talking and partying with friends and neighbors, sharing meals, stories, movies and music.
Many wonderful memories will be remembered always….RIP Dear friend <3
Jackie Johnson
hen I get where I’m going
On the far side of the sky
The first thing that I’m gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly
I’m gonna land beside a lion
And run my fingers through his mane
Or I might find out what it’s like
To ride a drop of rain
[Chorus]
Yeah when I get where I’m going
There’ll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I’ll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah when I get where I’m going
Don’t cry for me down here
I’m gonna walk with my grand daddy
And he’ll match me step for step
And I’ll tell him how I missed him
Every minute since he left
Then I’ll hug his neck
So much pain and so much darkness
In this world we stumble through
All these questions I can’t answer
So much work to do
But when I get where I’m going
And I see my maker’s face
I’ll stand forever in the light
Of his amazing grace
Yeah when I get where I’m going
There’ll be only happy tears
Hallelujah
I will love and have no fear
When I get where I’m going
Yeah when I get where I’m going
Thank you for our two beautiful children. I have always loved you. I always will. You will never be forgotten.
Floyd and Dell Mang
We were terribly shocked and saddened this morning, when we learned of Larry’s passing.
What a friend he was, to so many! We feel privileged to have been amongst them. Thank you,
Larry, for the welcome you extended to all you met, the sheer enjoyment of your company, and
a smile that lit up hearts. May you dwell safely in the house of the Lord while He heals the hearts of
those who will miss you so.
Floyd and Dell (Calgary)