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Lawrence Jonat Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2010.

JONAT, Lawrence (Lawrie) August 5, 1941 - July 12, 2010 Lawrie passed away peacefully after a determined and incredibly brave fight against P.S.P. He will be greatly missed by his family: Loving wife Joy, daughter Carolyn (Mark Arends), sons Christopher (Rachel) and Cameron (Angela), and grandchildren Benjamin, Bethany, Jaxon, Walker, Phoenix, and Henry. He will also be missed by his brother Terry (Gail), brother-in-law Doug Holcombe (Diane), nephew Lee and nieces Cindy and Kim. Lawrie was a career banker for The Bank of Montreal. After an early retirement, Lawrie and Joy bought an ABC Restaurant which they loved running. Lawrie was very concerned for the disadvantaged, and co-founded The Victim Assistance Organization in New Westminster, The Affordable Housing Society, which provides subsidized housing for thousands of people, and the John Davies Manor. He served on many other boards, was very involved with the Baptist General Conference, and was a church leader at Blue Mountain Baptist for many years. He was also a very accomplished pianist and organist. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 19, AT 2:00 p.m. at Blue Mountain Baptist Church, 450 Blue Mountain Road (at Austin) in Coquitlam. Donations to Blue Mountain Baptist Church or BGC Foundation will be greatly appreciated.

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September 20, 2010

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Debra Jonat

September 20, 2010

A cousin, though I barely new him and then more as a customer than a relative, still yet saddened at the news of his passing - and wanting to express my sympathy to his family

August 9, 2010

Dear Joy and family,
I came across the website of Lawries passing and just want to wish you our deepest sympathy. May you find continued comfort in the Lord as you mourn Lawries passing.
Bernie and Vivian (nee Jonat) Zimmermann

Anna Lew

July 20, 2010

It was a pleasure working for Lawrie Jonat, kind gentle soul, always a smile on his face, kind to all. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loving family.

Gordon & Susan Kissner

July 20, 2010

July 19,2010
Absent from the body, present with the Lord. A good life well spent and a heavenly heritage to now receive and enjoy.
The hardest part is those left behind to remember, celebrate but most of all miss. To all the family our heartfelt condolences and rejoicing in Lawrie's heavenly arrival. Love and prayers for the ability to grieve, then rejoice and then to look forward to seeing him again when it is our time to join him. Love and prayers

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Joanne Corris

July 19, 2010

What a wonderful man. I'll never forget those awesome Christmas lunches he & Joy prepared for us at the Bank in New West.
And who could forget his great sense of humour & his laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts & prayers to all of you.
Joanne

Roger Drew

July 18, 2010

I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Lawrie at BMO in New Westminster in the 1980's. He was a quality guy, and I regretted it when our career paths separated after a couple of years. My wife and I have good memories of a visit with you (Joy) and the kids (as they then were)in your home. And I was an occasional customer at ABC during more recent years. Always encouraging, caring and positive, and a great witness for Jesus Christ. May you all find His peace and strength and comfort through this time of grieving. Heaven's gain is our loss. Roger (and Heather) Drew.

Jason & Justine Olawsky

July 18, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts continue for your family. May you be blessed by your memories of him in this life and meet him with joy in the next.

Valerie Clarke

July 17, 2010

Lawrie was a gentle soul,never an unkind word to anyone.He was a great boss and a pleasure to work with.My thoughts and prayers go out to his loving family.He will be dearly missed and always in our hearts at ABC

Donna Kuchelema

July 17, 2010

Lawrie and I worked at BMO together in more than one location. He was a pleasure to work with. My sincere sympathy to the family.

Ron Leslie

July 17, 2010

Very Sincere Condolences to the Family!

Lawrie was of course a very classy fellow. What wonderful legacies he has contributed as some expressions of his deep and evident faith. My privilege to have association and remember his fine life example; as he's now enfolded
in a better place! [Ron Leslie]

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