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With heavy hearts we announce that our wonderful husband, dad and papa, Larry Frederick Cade, has lost his courageous battle with cancer. In the early hours of July 12th, he died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. During his last weeks, he was showered with an outpouring of love and support from a lifetime of close friends and family who remember him as a kind and generous friend, always willing to make time for the many people in his life.
Larry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba 71 years ago. He spent his childhood there until the fall of 1966 when he embarked on a great adventure and headed off to the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario to study civil engineering. The military not only offered Larry an education but it provided him a career, a life of travel, and a wonderful community of friends. And, it was during his student years in Kingston that he met Jackie - the love of his life. They were married on May 23, 1970 - one week after his graduation from RMC.
Larry served for a short time as a naval officer before reclassifying to the Military Engineering Branch where he spent the majority of his military career. He was posted to nine cities across Canada ultimately ending up at CFB Esquimalt in 1990.
In 1993, Larry and Jackie set permanent roots in Victoria and Larry traded in his military uniform for a jacket and tie. Joining the Ministry of Attorney General, he continued his engineering career, working to support courthouse facilities across the province.
Larry was an engaged member of his community. He was a dedicated soccer referee, and volunteered much of his time supporting the local soccer community. He was an active member of the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club and enjoyed his time on its executive committee.
Larry has always been an amazing role model for his family. His children and grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life. He loved to spend time with them, enjoying soccer in the backyard, games of Uno, bike rides, puzzles, and hiking up Mount Doug. He and Jackie always made an effort to plan family holidays with their grandchildren in mind. Larry would be the first to suggest boogie boarding while in Mexico or an early morning kayak on Cowichan Lake. The legacy of Larry's kind spirit, love of family, and zest for life will live on through them.
Shortly after retiring in the spring of 2015, Larry was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. It didn't slow him down. He continued his regular routine of exercise and cycling everywhere, even to attend medical tests and treatments as he fought back the cancer that had dared to interrupt his life. Larry and Jackie set their sites on living life to the fullest and, over the past four years, they travelled the world with friends and family.
Larry was preceded in death by his mother (Muriel) and father (Fred). He is survived by his wife Jackelyn (nee Lawlor), daughter Catherine (Howard), son Brian (Kia) and four loving grandchildren Isabel, Leo, Henry and Hattie, as well as his siblings Lois (Cliff), Joyce (Bob), Bert (Anna), Alan (Kelly) and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Please join us for a stand-up reception to share stories and celebrate Larry's life on Thursday, August 15th at 1pm at the NADEN Wardroom (1586 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC). If you wish, donations can be made in his memory to Myeloma Canada.
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We went thru CFSME too many years ago. Lost touch but not the great memories of Larry and Jackie
Douglas Moon
Friend
October 12, 2020
My sincere condolences to Jackie and family...I was sad when Larry retired as his kind and enthusiastic personality filled the office..he is truly missed.RIP Larry
Melanie Sinclair
September 3, 2019
My sincere condolences. I worked with Larry at Facilities for many years and remember having some wee battles over space for his client, Courts, and mine (Adult Probation). He was a true gentleman and he got my jokes! RIP Larry.
Lynn Cousins
August 15, 2019
We were very sad to hear of Larry's passing. We remember him as a good man and friend, who always had a smile and a kind word for all. Our times together in Kingston, Ottawa, Winnipeg, to name a few, are fond memories.
Condolences to Jackie, Catherine, and Brian from our family to yours.
Rest in peace, Larry.
God bless.
Brian Hope
August 12, 2019
Shelley Langille
August 8, 2019
My sincerely and heartfelt condolences to the family and many friends and colleagues of Larry. I got to know Larry through his work with the VIECC and feel fortunate to have met him, work on a couple projects, and experience his positive attitude and bright light of a personality. He will be missed and the world is dimmer without his presence.
Shelley Langille
August 7, 2019
sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Went to school with Larry at Windsor park collegiate! His brother Bert always updated me re Larry's career and personal life when he lived in Winnipeg. My condolances to the family. Wayne Rajotte
Wayne Rajotte
August 3, 2019
I worked with Larry years ago at the Ministry of AG. He was a good man and a great colleague - consistently affable, energetic, competent, and always a real pleasure to deal with. My sincere condolences to his family. I am sorry for your loss.
Jerry McHale
August 1, 2019
One day back about 1993 I planned a golf day with my son and one of his friends (Brian Cade) from school. Just before we were to go out Brian Cade asked if he could bring his father. Turned out to be a perfect day of golf as Larry and I discovered we had a lot in common and I happened to be looking for someone with his skills and background to manage the Court Services Facilities Portfolio. It was fortunate to meet Larry steal him away from his plans to relocate to the mainland. Larry proved to be the perfect fit to deal with judges, Sheriffs and courts staff in the planning and development of court facilities throughout the province. Jackie Dolores and are saddened your families loss of Larry we know he will be missed.
Brian Morin former Director of Facilities Services Ministry of Attorney General
Brian Morin
July 30, 2019
What a terrible loss - to his family, his friends and to the soccer referee community! He was the nicest referee, assessor and member of the referee association you could meet. What a gentleman! You'll be missed by all!
Christian Hauer
July 30, 2019
Pax Vobiscum. Harry Elliott RMC 1970
July 26, 2019
To Jackie and the Cade family. I am so sad to hear that Larry has passed away. I worked with Larry when we were both part of the Facilities Branch (CMSB) in Attorney General. He always had time for a chat and a chuckle. I will always remember him for his kindness and passion for soccer/family. RIP Larry, you will be missed.
Chelsea Baker
July 26, 2019
Dear Jackie and all of Larry's family, I am very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He and I worked together for about 8 years solving the many facilities issues in the various Courthouses around the Province for our Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. I was always very impressed with Larry's patience and understanding of the Courts' needs and his uncanny ability to find ways to make it happen in trying financial time. It was a pleasure to work with Larry.
I regret I will not be able to attend the reception in his honour in August as I will be in Ontario.
Frank Kraemer
July 25, 2019
Very sorry to hear of far too early a passing.
Condolences to your family, Larry.
Trevor Williams, Soccer Referee.
July 24, 2019
Every now and then I look at the last post page. As I get older, I am often sadden by the passing of an old friend, none more than today to see the passing of Larry Cade. Jackie, at this time, Bev and I have you in our thoughts and look fondly back to our times together in the early training days at Chilliwack and of course our time in Greenwood. The very best to you and your family. Treasure the great memories.
David Price
July 23, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. As a BC Sheriff, I worked with Larry--he was missed when he retired... he will continue to be missed. We will remember them.
Darcy Eggleston
July 22, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family. May the good memories help you during your grieving. I enjoyed my time with Larry while at Air Command in the late 70s. Larry was also a great teammate on our hockey team
Louis Richard, LCol(retd)
Louis Richard
July 22, 2019
My condolences on Larry's passing. Larry was always a gentleman and a pleasure to work with.
Marian Moore
July 22, 2019
Larry was a very special man and I am honoured to have know him, albeit briefly, from our times together at YPL. My deepest condolences on your loss, Jackie. My thoughts are with you.
Colleen Fisher
July 21, 2019
Tannis and I send our deepest sympathies to Jackie and the Cade family. Larry was always a welcoming and capable presence at Ex-Cadet gatherings and was a strong supporter of our organization. TDV Larry!
Dave Wightman
July 19, 2019
Memories of Larry in Ottawa and Victoria. Such great hosts are the Cades and my best fun memory of Larry is him insisting that I come into the hot tub with him for a glass of wine. Gone way too soon. Sending love and hugs and so sorry we are so far away. Gillian and Allan (and Graham)
July 19, 2019
The Canadian Military Engineers extend to you and your family our deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow.
Brigadier-General Steve M. Irwin, CD (Retired)
Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineers
https://cmea-agmc.ca/cme-family-last-post
Canadian Military Engineers Association
July 19, 2019
I met Larry through his soccer activities and, oh boy, was he respected for those involved in this beautiful sport. He was the definition of a role model. He will be deeply missed.
Ivan Rincon
July 19, 2019
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