Laurence Doyle Obituary
November 17, 1932 - April 19, 2015
Died peacefully at the age of 82, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband to Jane and a wonderful father to Christopher (Sarah), Mary-Anne (David), Siobhan (Peter) and Marie-Claire (Carson). Pappa Grumps will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Emma, Caleb, Alyssa, Grayson, Carter, Cian and Regan and all of his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in Liverpool. He lived life to the fullest, valued his many friends from around the world and always looked forward to his next rugby game. He was a passionate member of the Burlington, Montreal Irish and Town of Mount Royal Rugby Clubs, the Burlington Welsh Male Choir and a great supporter of the Liverpool FC. He will be deeply missed by so many friends and family for his love of life and genuine love for all those he was fortunate enough to have met along the way - "You'll never walk alone".
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Good Shepherd Centres www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/donate.htm or to The University of Guelph – Human Anatomy Education Program www.givingforlife.ca
A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Dominic Parish - 2415 Rebecca St., Oakville, ON L6L 2B1, on May 14th at 10:30 a.m. We invite you to join us following Mass at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre - 40 Locust St., Burlington, ON L7S 1T7, from 1 - 4 p.m., to share memories, songs and stories in "Larry's way".
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May 24, 2015
Dear Jane and family,
Very very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Your whole family and especially Larry, were very kind and welcoming to our son. When Andrew arrived in Canada,he was made feel part of your family. Thank you Larry and family.
Condolences from us all.
Thomas-Patricia Doyle and family.
Carlow, Ireland
Gill Allen
May 24, 2015
Dear Jane and family, So sorry to hear about Larry, we remember him for his warm and welcoming personality and that sparkle in his eyes! Never forgotten and his memory will live on in all those whose lives he touched.
Love Gill, George, Jo, Mark, Georgia & Mia x
Matt and Marie Proctor
May 16, 2015
Dear Jane and family, our prayers are with you, remembering a wonderful and kind gentleman, who had a heart of gold. I will always remember his hospitality on our visit to Canada, how welcome you both made us ...' Strangers' , but who made us feel part of your family. Thinking of all his family and friends at this sad time. God Bless .
May 14, 2015
Our thoughts are with the entire Doyle family at this time of loss. What a tremendous tribute you gave today. Our deepest sympathies for the loss of Larry. Steve and Natasha Eadie
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Kathleen Williams
May 4, 2015
Dear Larry, one of the finest gentlemen Don and I ever knew. I never imagined that my darling Don would be followed so soon by one of his dearest friends. Richard and
I think of them singing together in the Lord's Heavenly choir. Or that Jane and I would share the awful grief that engulfs at the realisation that we face a world that no longer has our life partner in it. No one to share special things with. Memories of happy days can help. Deepest sympathy to Jane and the Doyle family. Love the pic of Larry with the wine. We will never forget the Boxing day parties.
Love Kathy
Joe & Karen Mallory
May 3, 2015
We will really miss Larry and his eternally positive sense of humour. He was one of the most friendly people ever and it won't be the same with out him. He put a smile on our face every time we saw him.
Jane, our thoughts are with you.
Adam Glennane
May 2, 2015
Deepest sympathy to Jane and all your family. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed, R.I.P Larry. May you be greeted by your mother and father Auntie Mary and Uncle Barney and your brother Danny and little sister Alice. Thinking of all the Doyle Family at this sad and difficult time. Our much love The Glennane Family, Liverpool, UK.
Carmen and Andrew Gaydon
May 2, 2015
Dear Larry, you will be surely missed not only as a Gentleman, but a sportsman in every way . In the earlier days of the Nobs ...you were "Mr Organiser" we sure could not have done without you ....you were our leader and inspiration.
Hilda McGinness
May 1, 2015
My heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Doyle Families at this sad time. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers each new day. God bless you all. ( Hilda McGinness Dundee Scotland ).
Desmond Jordan
May 1, 2015
Larry was a dear friend but to me he was more like a favourite uncle and I miss him. He introduced me to the Rugby community in Halton and inspired me with his humour, wisdom and constant enthusiasm for life, He even reminded me why Liverpool FC was the only English Football worth supporting. God Bless you Larry you were a great man and an even better friend. Those of us whose lives you touched are much the richer for it. RIP -Your friend Desmond
Dick and Diane Freeborough
May 1, 2015
Jane and family
So sorry to hear ofLarry's passing. We have many fond memories of great times together over many years - Larry and I at work , singing, parties, memories with Ray and Alevia etc etc. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Condolences from our family to yours
Dick and Diane Freeborough
Mike and Liz Harley
April 30, 2015
Larry was one of the finest people we ever met, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, chorister, rugby player. Genuine person with no mean bones in his body. We will miss you so much. We are sorry that we cannot be at the celebration.
Kate Marshall
April 30, 2015
My condolences to you all. We will all miss Larry, who was a great friend to our parents for many years. And I like to think that he and Dad are enjoying a pint or a rugby game together in the great beyond. Love to all.
Kenji Tokunaga & Ted Ota
April 29, 2015
Dear Doyle Family
We are very sorry for your loss. Larry, was such a great person and true gentleman. He will live on our memories forever.
April 29, 2015
I played rugby with Larry at TMR in Montreal in the sixties and then again in Toronto. What a great guy, he will be missed by many in the Canadian rugby family.
Eric Cunningham
Toronto
Jim Miller
April 28, 2015
Larry,we will miss your wit and joy of life. But why did you leave us at the pub when it was your turn to buy the next round? Our thoughts are with you Jane.
Lara Fuchs (Holm)
April 28, 2015
Dear Larry,
Your kindness, generosity, warmth and culinary gifts will long be remembered with love and gratitude. You will be missed.
April 27, 2015
Larry,
I always loved your Irish wit. You'll be missed by so many . RIP.
Colin Campbell , Markham Grey Hares
kathy morgan
April 27, 2015
My definition of a true gentleman....he will be missed x
Graham and Rae Barnes
April 27, 2015
Goodbye and God Bless.Friends through rugby are friends through life.
Alan Lloyd
April 27, 2015
Larry you will be missed by so many. A very special person who I enjoyed playing with on The Rugby field, soccer field,cricket pitch and also many rounds of golf.
Alan Lloyd, Cardiff ,Wales
Craig Morley
April 26, 2015
kay lewis
April 26, 2015
Laurace of Oakville.you will always be remembered for all your work with the rugby club carol service a celebrated annual event every December also from the nobs at the Burlington centaurs rugby club and the Burlington welsh male chorus...fondest memories Kay and Simon lewis
April 26, 2015
Dear Jane and Family,
A great man has passed. I have just learned the sudden and sad news. My family send their deepest condolences to you all. Larry was a very special guy, but I guess I don't have to tell you that. Geoff and Nancy Ellwand and Family
Shannon and Chris Partridge
April 26, 2015
Sending so much love to the entire Doyle family during a very difficult loss. I haven't stopped thinking of you all. Your Dad will always be in your hearts and your thoughts. He was such a wonderful man and so proud of his family. I am honored to have met him. Big hugs to all of you. Xo
Martin & Diana Zimber
April 26, 2015
Thinking of you all, remembering Larry with many fond memories.
April 25, 2015
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
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