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Bonnie Magnan
February 3, 2011
My condolences to Laurel's family. I was shocked and saddened to learn the sad news of her illness and passing. She was a fine young woman.
It was my pleasure to teach Laurel and Tyler and to teach with Tyler, Glen and Louise.
Please know that Laurel and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri McLaughlin (zucht)
February 1, 2011
No words can express the sadness that all who met Laurel are feeling. She was a wonderful person. All my prayers to all her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Cherish all the wonderful memories. My deepest condolences.
Carl da Silva
January 29, 2011
Tyler and family,
I was shocked to hear of Laurel's passing. It's difficult to reconcile her passing at such a young age. I have warm memories of her always smiling! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Beverly Shields
January 26, 2011
My condolences to Laurel's family and friends. Although I did not have the opportunity to meet Laurel, I taught for several years with Glen, Louise and Tyler. We shared stories about our lives and our children and now we share in your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.
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Madeleine Lamoureux
January 24, 2011
Dear Gail, I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss of your beautiful Laurel. I'll always remember her on the balance beam with her beautiful long legs. She was a good friend to Danielle. Our very deepest sympathies.
Mike Schaffner
January 24, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know this must be an extremely difficult time for you. My condolences to both of you.
Carly (Vandean) Pancotto
January 23, 2011
Laurel was a childhood friend, and I am saddened to hear of her passing. I will never forget the beautiful person that she was - both inside and out.
Although it's been many years since we've connected, I have lots of fond memories of our younger years that I will cherish.
Blessings to her family and many friends.
James Williams
January 23, 2011
I was lucky enough to travel through Central America with Laurel a few years ago. She was wonderful company and made me laugh so often. Thank you Laurel for sharing in and creating many happy memories for me. My condolences to all her family and friends.
Barb Smith
January 23, 2011
Dear Gail and Ron,
I cannot imagine the deep pain and agony that you have been through with Laurel's cancer fight and death. May God's peace be with you on the dark nights as you grieve the loss of your beautiful daughter. I have so many wonderful memories of Laurel and you, both together and separately. One is the delight she had from the sweat pants that we made her to fit her beautiful long legs. She was so very grateful. Meadow Lake camping was another great time - watching all the kids play kick the can, bonding together, laughing, running... loving life. My prayers are with you both as you travel down this painful, love-filled path.
Bev Fleming
January 22, 2011
I am an educator and school administrator who had the good fortune to know Glen and his children, Tyler and Laurel. I would describe Glen as a good guy, with great kids! At every level of her schooling, Laurel was dedicated, fun loving, polite, gregarious and sweet. I can see her now in the center of a group of friends, standing many inches taller than the others, laughing and sharing stories. My condolences to her family and friends. Tyler, you eulogized your sister perfectly.
Shirley-Ann Renner
January 22, 2011
Sending thoughts and prayers as you begin this difficult journey. It is those left behind that suffer now. Laurel will be missed both as a wonderful friend and co-worker. May it bring some comfort to know that she will be remembered always as the beautiful person she was, inside and out.
January 22, 2011
Dear Gail. I am so sorry to hear about Laurel's passing. My condolences to you and your family. Wish I was closer to give you a hug. Just know that I am thinking of you.
Shirley Mitchell
Airdrie, AB
Brenda Hobbs
January 21, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Laurel's passing. My deepest sympathy.
Linda Hanson
January 21, 2011
Dear Gail and Glen,
I am so sorry to hear about Laurel. She was a beautiful girl. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
June and John Janz
January 21, 2011
Dear Ron And Gail,
Sorry to hear about Laurel, our thoughts and prayers are with you . Keep all your beautiful memories close to your heart..
Monica Zientz
January 21, 2011
Dear Ron and Gail,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I will never forget working with Laurel at ATB.....she was a wonderful person.
Keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart.
Monica and Gerhard Zientz
Kimberly Spitzke Meier
January 20, 2011
What a shock to hear the passing of Laurel. She was a team mate and a friend in junior high and high shcool, and I am so sad to know that she is gone. My thoughts are with you all...
Sending love and prayers,
Kimberly (Spitzke) Meier
January 20, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Laurel at the FSCC and we kept in touch over the years and deeply saddened to hear the news. My heart goes out to her family.
Sincerely
R.Mathews
January 20, 2011
A strong,proud woman with a huge heart and a smile that could light up the night.
Rest now for you have much to do.
January 20, 2011
Dear Ron and Gail,
It is so difficult to lose someone you love. We're thinking of you.
Stef & Monique Schiedon
A Poem:
"You don’t get over it, you just get through it. You don’t get by it, because you can’t get around it. It doesn’t ‘get better’, it just gets different. Every day grief puts on a new face.”
Monica Small
January 20, 2011
I worked with Laurel for some time at FSCC. We had so many laughs despite the fact we were in such an awkward environment. I am so sad by this news. I will never forget you Laurel.
January 20, 2011
Ron and Gail,
I have never forgotten Laurel. My deepest sympathies are with you all during this ever so difficult time.
Donna Cooper
Jim/Wendy Edwards
January 20, 2011
Gail & Family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Gail....thinking of you in this time of great sorrow and unimaginable saddness for your daughter. May your special and happy memories of Laurel bless and keep you.
Lori (Spink) Kachmar
January 19, 2011
Gail you are without a doubt one of the best Mom's I have ever known. Your ritual of spending 15 minutes a day before bed with each of your children is now something I try and do each night with my kids. I remember thinking so many times how lucky your kids where to have such a fantastic Parent. Laurel was blessed to have you as her mom and you made her the great person she became. My heart breaks at your profound loss.
Bonnie Jamha
January 19, 2011
Dear Gail and Glen and Families,
My sincere condolences upon the untimely death of your daughter Laurel. It's been many years, but my recollections are: one day, a sweet little girl; the next day, a statuesque and beautiful young woman!
I wish you all the best in your journey through this very difficult time of tragic loss.
Sincerely, Bonnie Jamha
Kalyn McIntyre
January 19, 2011
Words seem innadequate to express the sadness I feel for you Tyler, Laurel's family & her devoted friends. When we lose someone we love, it is like time stands still and I am sure it will take sometime before it starts to move again for all of you. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories of your beautiful sister, daughter & friend.
Lisa (Fairlie) Parra
January 19, 2011
My heart goes out to Tyler and the Buchan family. I played volleyball with Laurel in junior high and high school and will remember a very kind girl, who had an amazing block! It sounds as though she was an amazing woman and my heart goes out to all of you at this time!
God Bless
Dave Beck and Family
January 19, 2011
Our hearts are heavy hearing about the passing of Laurel. She will always be remembered for her bright smile. May God bless Laurel's family at this difficult time.
January 19, 2011
Glen,
We are so sorry to hear about your daughter, Laurel. We know how very much you loved her & how proud you were of her as a youngster & the beautiful lady she grew to be. Although you keep your feelings to yourself & will be sure to say you are doing fine, we know that you, her dad, will be mourning your beloved "little girl'.
January 19, 2011
Bill and families... my deepest thoughts are with yo all. Bill may your granddaughter's memory bring warmth and smiles to you.
Love Beverly
Cath Povaschuk
January 19, 2011
To Laurel's Family,
We met Laurel when we were her photographers at her wedding. She really made an impact on us, and over the years we have thought of her often. We were very impressed with her serene nature, her drive, her kindness, and her hard working attitude. She was so beautiful in every way.
We were sad to read of her passing, and we are so sorry that you have to face this awful time, this terrible loss. Our hearts are with you.
Cath and Bob Povaschuk
Kim Davies
January 19, 2011
I wished that we had the chance to meet up one more time but I shall see you on the other side, just promise you'll keep some kaluha & ice waiting for me :-). Until we meet again my dear friend.
To Laurel's family & friends, although we have never met, I met Laurel some years back in NZ. We kept in touch as much as we could & she spoke about you often, be at peace that you raised, grew and lived with a woman who touched so many people around the world.
Although she was taken too soon, never forget that she will always be with us.
I wish I could be there to say goodbye properly but will do it from the UK.
Thinking of you.
All my best.
Kim
Claire Stitsen
January 19, 2011
Dear Gail, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter.It was lovely meeting all of you as well as Laurel at George's Memorial. Our thoughts and prayers are with your and your family. Tony & Claire Stitsen
Maureen Elhatton
January 19, 2011
Dear Gail, So sad to hear about Laurel, I remember coffee breaks and your Laurel updates. Well she matured into a lovely young woman who was taken too quickly. Thinking of you at this difficult time, Maureen
Melanie (Forgues) Hill
January 19, 2011
My deepest condolences to you Tyler and family. The only blessing is we now have an amazing angel watching over us. Laurel may your heart and soul forever rest in peace and I take comfort in being able to say I knew you. To am amazing woman, laurel, you have touched so many people. xxx
Jenny Callan
January 18, 2011
You are forever in our hearts and memories laurel. I keep my memories of our days together in my heart. Your a wonderful, caring and graceful soul! May you rest peace. My condolences to your family and all your friends!
Shilo (Tissington) Newton
January 18, 2011
I have the most amazing memories of Laurel, she was my very first friend in Fort Saskatchewan when I moved here in grade 7. She was caring, funny and a very loyal friend. We grew apart over the years but she is someone who is absolutely unforgetable to me and I am certain anyone else who called her a friend. Rest in peace Laurel, you will be forever missed.
My condolences to the family.
Denise Buurman
January 18, 2011
Gail,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear daughter. Praying you find peace in the days ahead with precious memories of her close to your heart.
With sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time,
Danusia Moreau
January 18, 2011
I recall the first day I met Laurel Buchan in Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre. I remember thinking that this lovely lady before me was quite striking, not necessarily because of personal appearance or because of her stature, but because she was very kind, personable and approachable. These were not qualities I expected to find in a place such as the Fort, but Laurel indeed had all of these great personal attributes and more.
The challenges that follow after being diagnosed with cancer are more than most can deal with, whether you had your whole life to live or whether life is just beginning. Laurel persevered with her life, despite all the difficulties, which not many of us can do. I recall seeing Laurel in Safeway shortly after her diagnosis and admired her ability to hold her head high and smile. While I did not know Laurel well, she is someone who will be dearly missed, not only because of who she was, but how she carried on with her life so beautifully and so courageously until the very end. God Bless you Laurel and may He bring peace, comfort, and your strength to your family and friends.
Ryan Fisher
January 18, 2011
Laurel was a friend of mine in High School, one of the best actually. I'm glad to have known her and it breaks my heart in pieces to have lost her.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Laurel's family during this very difficult time. She will be rememebered with fond memories.
Goodbye Laurel. I will miss you dearly.
Vicki Elliott
January 18, 2011
My deepest and sincerest condolences to all who knew and loved Laurel. A beautiful woman with a beautiful heart who was always there for a friend, even a distant one. Laurel will live forever in the hearts of everyone who had the fortune to enter her life.
Y Lavoie
January 18, 2011
My heart reaches out to Laurel's family & friends. May memories comfort you and bring you peace...
Y.Lavoie (former FSCC employee)
Yolanda Ross
January 18, 2011
So sad to hear of Laurels passing, such a beautiful young woman, giving all she had through this nasty disease, I was blessed to have met her at one of the classes at the Misericodia Hospital she was truly an inspiration to all.....My heartfelt sympathy to her Dear Mother and all the family. Laurel inspired me to keep fighting this nasty disease, I will with Laurel in my heart, thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Laurel
January 18, 2011
My heart goes out to Laurel's family... she was and forever will be an amazing, beautiful person. Sending you all love at this difficult time...
~L~
Dianne Shuttleworth
January 18, 2011
I have known Laurel since she was very young, her brother Tyler is still best friends with my son Nathan. I reconnected with Laural when she came to work at Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Center. I was so impressed with her character and professionalism. My one regrete is not getting to knowing Laurel better. Gail, Ron, Glen and Tyler my heart goes out to all of you and I pray you will somehow find the strength to get through this.
Dianne Shuttleworth
Melissa Jansen
January 18, 2011
I send my heartfelt thoughts to Laurel's family. She was in my moms support group for cancer. And I was rooting for her that she would beat the nasty disease. I have so many memories of Laurel growing up from walking to school, or taking in the Edmonton Journal run, the few shopping trips we took or just having her in some of my classes. As we grew up we did lose touch some, but I have ALWAYS had her in my thoughts and wondered how she was. My thoughts go out to the family. And keep her memory close in the difficult times. She was a brave strong amazing person. And I was truly honored to have her as a friend. Will miss you Laurel.
January 18, 2011
Glad I had the opportunity to have met a wonderful person like yourself...
D Tychy
January 18, 2011
I had the honour of knowing Laurel in a professional level and most importantly,on a personal level. Laurel was a loyal and caring friend who always put her friends before herself. I will always have a special place in my heart for her.
My Condolences to the family
Laurel I will Miss You
January 18, 2011
My condolences to Laurel's family. She will be miss very much. But now she is with the angles because thas were all angles belong. i wish you nothing but ever lasting peace my beautiful friend.
Hope Shewchuk Wait
Trisha Young-Hayter
January 18, 2011
Laurel was a wonderful childhood friend. I shared so many amazing memories with her. I will always remember how much we loved to sing and dance our hearts out. Laurel was a gentle soul who will be dearly missed as she touched so many lives with her amazing spirit.
Roz Andronyk
January 18, 2011
Dear Ron & Gail
Several of us worked with Laurel here at ATB Financial. She was a great gal and a loving person (not to mention all the fun times we had together when we were suppose to be working). She was so happy that she was going to become a Correctional Officer and we knew she would make a good one.
May God hold you close and keep all the memories close to your heart as one day you will be together again.
Roz Andronyk
Angela Fraser
January 18, 2011
Laurel was a fabulous woman. Always had a warm smile for everyone. I know she will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences go out to her family. Rest in peace my friend.
xo
Conrad & Christine Christensen
January 18, 2011
May her light burn forever in our hearts as she was such a wonderful friend and an inspiration to many that knew her. She will never be forgotten and will always be remembered as a sister to us.
Sending you our most sincere condolences Gail, Ron and Tyler as well as the rest her family. She truly will be missed.
Rachelle Leger Elliott
January 18, 2011
I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with Laurel. She was such an amazing woman and friend. She will be truly missed. My sincerest condolences to Laurel's family and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
BONNIE FESER
January 18, 2011
Gail and Family:
Words could not begin to express my sadness when I heard of Laurel's much too early passing. I had the opportunity to have a short visit with her recently and she never once mentioned her situation but that's not surprising. She was a really beautiful person and my heart goes out to those left behind. She will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all but I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that she will rest in peace now.
Bonnie Feser
Lana Ziober-Zazelenchuk
January 18, 2011
So sorry to hear about the loss of Laurel. My favorite memory was how she always gave my sister and I her old clothes, that we loved! Will be praying for you all as you journey through the loss of Laurel.
Blessings, Lana Ziober Zazelenchuk
Steve Deyette
January 18, 2011
RIP My Friend You Will Be In My Heart Forever
Jackie and Mike Boivin
January 18, 2011
Our condolences to Laurel's family. We are forever grateful for the love and support she shared with our family. Such a beautiful person.
January 18, 2011
I knew Laurel for a short time @FSCC she was a strong woman with a caring demeanor. I pray that the memories you all reflect on in the days to come will help to soften the burden of the great loss you are experiencing. May God hold you all close during this difficult time.
Dianne Bearman, RN - ERC
Allison McKay
January 18, 2011
I will love you forever Laurel.
January 18, 2011
Rest peacefully now Laurel. You have touched so many lives and will truly be missed but never forgotten.
Connie Turnbull
Dean and Joanna Wiegers
January 18, 2011
As the flowers bloom and the sun shines, so will your heart again. Birth is a beginning and death a destination.
Laurel was a great leader, co-worker and a friend. She was a sister to many. She will be missed.
Liliana White
January 18, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Liliana & Sean White
Liliana & Sean White
January 18, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Luarel's family. With deepest sympathy.
Lindsay Lord
January 18, 2011
Gail and Family,
I have thought of you often during this difficult time. What beautiful words you have chosen to describe Laurel and this heartbreaking journey. My sincere hopes to you and your family Gail for peace and beautiful memories. My deepest condolences.
Erin Roussell-Brown
January 18, 2011
I will never forget the wonderful person that Laurel was. She practically grew up at my house and I at hers, although we were not as close over the last few years we kept in touch occaisionally sending msgs to each other. She was so loved and so precious to many people and she could never have known how many people she touched with her love and warmth. May she be at peace and may God Bless her family and friends and help them through this sad time to see the angel she has become. My sincerest condolences to you Gail, Tyler and Glen.
January 18, 2011
Gail, Ron, and Family:
Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. May Laurel rest in peace, and may you rest with the knowledge that you have been her loving support through a difficult illness.
Take care, Lynne and John
Harold Hatcher
January 18, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Christina Novak
January 18, 2011
Gail,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family during this very difficult time.
Cindy Boivin
January 18, 2011
Laurel was such an inspiration to us, she had the heart and soul of an angel and now she will receive her wings, May the Lord hold you in his arms and be with the family during this time, God Bless Laurel's family and remember how much you are in our prayers
Arvind Sharma
January 18, 2011
May the Lord hold you all gently in His hands and fill your hearts with the sweetness of precious memories to lift you above the sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Heather Conroy
January 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Laurel's passing. I will always remember her as a lovely little girl who tried to keep up with her brother.
January 18, 2011
Gail,
I am deeply saddened. I cannot imagine the heartache you must be feeling at this very difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences.
K. Okinczyc
January 18, 2011
My condolences to Laurel's family and friends. I remember playing with Laurel at Meadow Lake when we were both a lot younger. Even though I never knew her as an adult, I will always remember her warm and caring demeanor as a child.
Take care, Shawna Spady
Marc Boivin
January 18, 2011
Rest in peace Laurel. You were an amazing woman. I will always remember the kindness and love you gave my family. Much love my friend.
Marc Boivin
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