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Laurier Lapierre Obituary
THE HONOURABLE
LAURIER LUCIEN LAPIERRE
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
Officer of the Order of Canada
At Ottawa's Civic Hospital from a pulmonary embolism on Sunday, 16 December 2012 at the age of 83. He was the loving partner of Harvey Slack. Father of Dominic and Thomas and father-in-law of Laura Auerbach and Cary Lawrence. Grandfather of Paige, Alex, Georgia, Toby and Owen LaPierre. Former husband of Paula (Jo) Armstrong. A professor of history, author of numerous books, television host, broadcaster, Chairman of Telefilm Canada and Canadian Senator from 2001 to 2004, Laurier was passionate about Canada and everyone he knew. Family and friends will miss him, yet we are comforted that he lived life to its fullest and accomplished so much. We love you Laurier, and as you so often said, 'Vive Le Canada!'
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor), Ottawa, on Friday, January 11 from 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Sussex at Guigues, Ottawa, on Saturday, January 12 at 11 a.m. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Laurier, please consider the Historica-Dominion Institute's program, Encounters With Canada, in which Laurier was active.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laurier Lapierre
22 Entries
Ralph Fulber
May 7, 2024
I was graced with the companionship of Laurier when I moved to Britannia Beach in November 1984. It led to a wonderful friendship as Laurier sparked the activism which led not only to the remediation of "Canada's worst point source of mineral contamination" but eventually into securing affordable community housing, which unfortunately Laurier never came to benefit from. His lovely manager's home was purchased by my brother Ron. We will all be eternally grateful to a loving and kind gentlement of the first order. My life and my family were blessed with his presence and his sense of civility and community. Laurier's spirit lives on here at the shores of Howe Sound as he always said it would....
Sincerely, Jane Iverson
January 15, 2013
I am saddened by the news that my fair friend, Laurier LaPierre has passed away. We laughed a lot and shared many tears during the years he spent with us as our good neighbour in Britannia Beach, B.C.
A passionate historian and Canadian, Laurier supported our struggling community and the Britannia Mine Museum in many ways. He was our friend and neighbour. He served as President for the Britannia Beach Community Association and was a member of the Board of Directors for the Britannia Beach Historical Society, governing body of the Britannia Mine Museum. May I extend my deepest sympathy to Thomas, Dominic, as well as Laurier's niece France, and his partner Harvey. Rest in Peace, my dear friend, Laurier.
Laurier at Britannia Beach at the dedication ceremony making Britannia Mines a National Historic Site in 1989
Jane Iverson
January 15, 2013
January 14, 2013
Harvey: Bob and I are thinking of you and the sad loss of your loving partner at this time. Laurier was a unique person, so full of life. Have some wonderful photos of the two of you at AJ's Bat Mitzvah which I will send to you. May his memory remain in all our hearts and minds as a blessed person.
Sincerely, Arleen and Bob Auerbach
January 8, 2013
So sorry to hear of Laurier's passing. What an honour it was to have him at the National Historica Fair in Halifax in 2006. Our great nation will certainly miss Laurier LaPierre, a great Canadian whose passion for Canadian heritage was evident in his contented smile as he watched children carry out Historica Activities. His contribution and support from coast to coast was a stronghold for the program. Laurier seemed so satisfied and confident that the wonderful historic stories would live on through the activities of the Canadian Heritage Fair Program across this great nation. Personally, and on behalf of the youth and Fair Promoters of this province of Nova Scotia, I extent sincere sympathy to the family and friends of this special Canadian Laurier La Pierre.
Shirley Nicoll
Former Provincial Fair Coordinator Nova Scotia
Madeleine Pouliot
January 7, 2013
My father was a journalist and always held Mr. Lapierre in very high regard. He will be missed.
Claire Ball
January 7, 2013
What a wonderful impact he had on all Canadian lives. While sadddened by this loss I will always remember his strength of spirit and his joyful personality.
Andrew Cardozo
January 3, 2013
We are all enriched because of this unabashed and fiercely proud Canadian who believed in positive, collegial and progressive Canadian values.
Blair Coomber
December 29, 2012
Harvey,
We were very sorry to hear about Laurier. He was a wonderful and interesting person, and we enjoyed the evenings that we spent together very much. We are in Florida right now, however, Mark is staying on here and I'll be back in Ottawa next week, so I will se you at the visitation on the 11th. We're thinking of you.
Blair and Mark
Carol Warden Perry
December 27, 2012
I never had the priviledge of meeting Mr Lapierre in person but i did speak to him once . I heard such wonderful stories about him and his friend/reporter Warner Troyer. Warner had the greatest respect for him and his anecdotes of their times at the Chateau Laurier, they were good friends and i feel that i was also his friend threw these stories. He loved Canada with a passion. RIP and may God bless you Sir My deepest sympathies to his partner and family.
Carol Warden Perry
Terry Sup
December 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gilbert Collins
December 23, 2012
I met Mr. Lapierre and thought he was a wonderful person. I loved his interpretation of the Sieur De Lasalle on "Witness to Yesterday".
sharon cabana
December 23, 2012
I only knew Mr Lapierre from the hospital room of my husband but the love Harvey showed him was so refreshing. RIP
Lois Wilson
December 22, 2012
I have known Laurier since his broadcasting days in the 80's when he interviewed me as United Church Moderator,and then as a fellow Senator. We will miss him,greatly....
(Senator Lois Wilson)
I will always remember Laurier for his kindness and wonderful sense of humor. Photo by Lois Siegel
Lois Siegel
December 22, 2012
Liz Lesh
December 21, 2012
Harvey, I am thinking of you and sending a big hug. Stay strong and cherish the memories. With deep sympathy, Liz Lesh
Kevin Copps and Anne Theriault
December 21, 2012
We have lost a great Canadian, but his spirit will live on. Our heartfelt sympathies to Harvey and all the family.
Raymond Skrebutenas
December 21, 2012
In the few times that I had the pleasure of being in Laurier's company, his passion for Canada and his caring for friends and loved ones was clear for all to see.
To Harvey and the rest of Laurier's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. You have been blessed to have had Laurier in your lives. He will be missed.
Donna Karlin
December 21, 2012
My deepest condolences. I loved him....loved how he teased me, wanted the best for me, and gave me a "what for" whenever he thought I should be doing something or thinking of something a different way. The two of you together were a joy to behold. I feel blessed to have called him friend. Canada has lost an icon...a man who loved this country with every atom of his being. He always saw the magic of Canada and what we had the potential to be. He will live in our hearts forever. With love,
December 21, 2012
Mr. Slack and the Lapierre family,
my sincere sympathy to all.
Kim (Rideau Club)
Bryan Fuller
December 21, 2012
Harvey, and families. Senator, may you now, rest in peace, for ever.
December 21, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you Mr. Slack.
Kim Kennedy (Rideau Club)
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