Leavitt, Lawrence William - Age 65, Bible Hill. Many prayers rose from many hearts for Larry on September 21, 2024 but his work here was done, and we had to let him go. He lived life the best he knew, simply and with ease. His presence is greatly missed, but he’s forever in the hearts of those of us who had the privilege to know him. “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, memories are left behind for us”. Larry was a heck of a guy with a sunny disposition, kind heart, caring nature, and he was one of the least judgmental people we knew. At get-togethers, he'd sit quietly by laughing at other’s jokes and sometimes he’d doze off if it got too loud or crazy. He no longer needs to deal with any health issues or take time off from work for surgery, so he’d be happy about that.
Larry met Joanne online 25 years ago, and they married 22 years ago (less 7 days). And with unconditional love, they began their life together in Bible Hill. He fit splendidly into the family and was part of the Larry, Terry and Gary crew (sadly, James came up short in the rhyming). Everyone soon learned of his life-long passion for the Montreal Canadiens and his joy in collecting their memorabilia. He was a super fan who remained forever hopeful and optimistic about their chances of winning.
Joanne and Larry shared the usual ups and downs of married life and side by side experienced untold happy escapades. She initially upgraded his style some, but in the grand scheme of things, Larry took his fashion cues from no one. He liked his Tim Hortons coffee and a nice drink of Captain Morgan gold rum with diet coke and lemon, and when the weather warmed, out came the sandals. With a competitive spirit, he played many rounds of golf before embarking on countless adventures at the Horseman’s Club with his darts and washer toss. And, for some odd reason, he’d a unique flair for winning turkeys and stuff! He was a diligent and conscientious worker with Kohler Windows in Debert and this year had celebrated his 25-year milestone with them.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Truro Horsemen’s Club on Sunday, October 6th from 2-6 p.m. to celebrate his life and share your memories of him with family. Survived by his wife, Joanne; daughters, Jennifer (Shawn), Fredericton; Sara (Chris) and granddaughter, Scarlett, Edmonton; sister, Rhonda Maddix (Gerald), Lakeville, N.B.; and special mention to Aunt Margaret (David), St. Stephen. He is also survived by sisters-in-law and husbands, Bonnie & James Halliday, Dartmouth; Marilyn & Gary Cunningham, Halifax; Frances & Tony Senior, West Yorkshire, UK; brother-in-law and life-partner, Terry & Linda Wamboldt, Pleasant Valley; and their families. Larry was predeceased by his mother, Barbara Dumoulin; brother, Charles Leavitt; and mother-in-law, Helen Wamboldt.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s name may be made to SPCA Colchester or to help a kid play hockey, donate to their rink, or go out and buy the neighbors’ kid a stick, some skates or a helmet.
“Guess what, Babe? What? I love you! I love you too!!” Love you forever and always, your wife, Joanne xoxo
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