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William ORR obituary, Toronto, ON

William ORR Obituary

Our beloved Laird can rest at last, having worked so hard for so long. He was that teacher who changed many lives because he taught with love. He was that counselor who brought peace and healing because he healed with love. And he was that writer, that beautiful writer, whose wise associates were literally "Out of This World." Compassionate, generous, kind to a fault, he was that husband, that parent, that friend whom everyone deserves but few can call their own. And being humble he would blush at that tribute and quietly deflect those words. But they are all true. "His heart was pure and he had the strength of ten." While we, his family, grieve our loss we are so grateful for our precious time together; his wife Patti; along with Raymond and Monika, Emily and Stewart, Sam and Jessica, Catherine and Greg; and grandchildren, Emanuel, Isabel, Owen, Avery, Elliott and Henry. For we have stood at the abyss to see at last this perfect Peace and there is Light, only Light And there is Love, only Love And we are home A Celebration of Life will take place on July 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St., East Toronto.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jun. 29 to Jul. 3, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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John Jospeh Mastandrea

July 13, 2024

Heres to life here´s to love here´s to you

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Kulsoom Ali

July 10, 2024

Laird came into my life 16 years ago, and it was a blessing. He was my guide and teacher helping me navigate and understand the world of spirit and abundant love. He was my friend and we had numerous conversations over the years filled with insight and wonderful stories. I am grateful to have known him and will miss him dearly. My heartfelt condolences to Patti and the whole family.
Kulsoom Ali

Sarah Cotterill

June 29, 2024

Laird was a beautiful soul, a beautiful friend and a beautiful human being. A beacon of light to many of us. And, while we will miss him terribly, we know that we will meet again some day.
Our love and condolences to Patti and family and all those lucky enough to have called Laird friend.
Sarah and Alan Cotterill

Donald Laing

June 29, 2024

I first met Laird in 1959 walking down Avenue Road to catch the Nortown trolley on our way downtown to school. He was then a warm and generous spirit and so he remained all 65 years we were friends. He enriched my life and I will miss him greatly. Pat joins me in sending our deepest sympathy to Patti, Emily, Raymond and all Laird´s family and friends. Donald and Patricia Laing

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Memorial Events
for William ORR

Jul

13

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Metropolitan United Church

56 Queen St, East Toronto, ON