Passed away at Joseph Brant Hospital, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the age of 86. Predeceased his beloved wife Diana (nee Lennox). Loving father of Julie (John), Christine (Christopher) and John (Lisa). Doting grandfather of Rebecca.
He will be greatly missed by many family and friends he met in life. Laurie was born in Woodstock, Ontario where he met and married the love of his life Diana and started his long, proud career at Ralston Purina.
He had a passion for golf and travel and loved to visit his son and daughter in law in Bermuda. He adored animals, in particular those of his children and granddaughter.
Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, May 18 at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.