Laurie Gourlay Obituary
Hamilton, Scotland October 20,1953 - Thistledown Farm Cedar BC November 14, 2017
Early morning on November 14th, Laurie passed away in the arms of his one true love Jackie and surrounded by their 6 Lassie collies, on their farm.
Laurie leaves behind many friends, family and his loving wife of 41 years, Jackie Moad. He was an amazing, energetic, dedicated, kind man, full of light, love and a 'brother' to many. An eloquent writer, a life-long defender of the environment, a community activist, Laurie was a tireless advocate for the designation of the Salish Sea as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Laurie will be piped into his final resting place at Royal Oaks Burial Park in Victoria at 1pm November 20th. In true Laurie fashion he has requested a green burial.
It would be the highest honour, if in lieu of donations, you would sign the House of Commons Petition E-1269. This was Laurie's final push to see his World Heritage Site application recognized and the link can be found by visiting: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1269
Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Nanaimo, BC.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
77 Entries
Mike ('Mickey') Kaminski
June 19, 2018
'Goodnight, sweet prince/and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest'
He used to call me 'Micky.' Certainly lived his dreams. Some of my most enduring memories of Waterloo.
Troy Grant
March 7, 2018
You will be missed, although I did not know you well, I knew of your tremendous work and compassion for our sea.
sheila simpson
January 3, 2018
I remember with fondness meeting Laurie and his sweet wife in Nanaimo in the early nineties. I am so glad that he got to live a good life. I am so sorry for your loss Jackie I will pass his name of Lama Sydney here on Denman Island who prays for those in the Bardo.
Victoria Fenner-Moll
December 30, 2017
I was shocked and saddened to hear, just a couple of days ago, about Laurie's passing. How can such a vital spirit in the world really be gone from it? I remember so many things from our Ottawa CKCU days, most notably, Laurie and Jackie's trip around the world at the turn of the century. Laurie was doing radio interviews and every few weeks, I would receive a package of cassettes (no audio uploads on the internet back then). I kept them for him until they got back and Laurie was able to turn them into radio shows, sharing his observations, experiences, and people's ways of solving the problems he and Jackie found as they traversed the globe. That was my experience of Laurie - always asking questions and bringing the answers that he found to the rest of us. He was a great builder of social movements. And he was inquisitive, kind and always optimistic despite the very difficult social change work he was immersed in. I am sad for all of us that a truly wonderful human being is gone. And my heart breaks for you, Jackie. Much love, especially in these early days of adjusting to such a huge loss.
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Gordon Walker
December 15, 2017
20 years ago Laurie and I started a social justice and environmental radio show on CKCU community radio here in Ottawa, and worked together on the 'One World Newsletter' he published. I learned a lot about the meaning of 'right living' from observing and listening to Laurie, til he left Parliament Hill and moved on to 'the left coast'.
We relied on his off the wall Thistledown news each Christmas to stay in touch until 2014 when Cynthia and I were able to stay with Laurie and Jackie at Thistledown Farm. We are so grateful now to have had this opportunity.
Anna Logan
December 11, 2017
How lucky my friend Barbara and I were to spend time with Laurie and Jackie at their Nanaimo home a couple of years ago, having known them from Toronto days. I'm so distressed to suddenly hear of his passing. What a lucky world we were to have Laurie, if even for too brief a time. Canada cannot afford to lose his likes - hopefully others are coming along to fill his big shoes.
Elizabeth May
December 9, 2017
It was such a shock to hear of Laurie's passing. We had worked together when he was in Ottawa - I think first through Jim Fulton. But we also shared a mutual friend in Colleen McCrory. He was a committed, environmental champion. And Laurie was always (or, at least, seemed to be always,) cheerful. His laugh was contagious. He will be - and is -deeply missed. I pledge to carry on his work for the World Heritage Site and the Salish Sea.
Barbara Julian
December 8, 2017
Sorry we 're losing him, Orca Month was excited to make common cause for Salish Sea wildlife.
Anne Blaney
December 8, 2017
Thank you Laurie for your vision and spirit. Your spirit lives on in our familys vision of the entire Salish Sea as a protected area. Thank you Laurie for pushing for the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for those who have no voice , and inviting our daughter TaKaiya to be a part of it. Thank you for introducing us to Christina Mittermeier, photographer. Because of your introduction, TaKaiya was featured st the United Nations in a photographic essay as one of Disneys Midern Day Princesses. There is a picture of TaKaiya in the Salish Sea as part of the exhibit. Also TaKaiya was on an Oceans Panel at the Oceans Confetence in Toronto, thanks to Laurie, where she gave a dire warning about fish farms. I heard of Lauries passing while Christina, TaKaiya and I were at the United Nations. Christina was in tears and I was in shock. In later days, I feel so sad and have a heavy feeling in my heart ❤ I think of his voice on the phone with us and the care and consideration in his voice tone to involve TaKaiya. We miss you Laurie, and your spirit makes us keep fighting.
Sandy Turner
December 8, 2017
I met Laurie almost 40 years ago, and thought him a kind man. We lost touch not long after. I still have a Christmas card he and Jackie sent that long ago. I was stunned to see his obituary in the paper. How wonderful to read all he accomplished in his life, and every time we cross the Salish Sea, I will think of him. Jackie you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your love, you and he, were blessed to have found each other.
Dayananda Gunawardena
December 8, 2017
Great human with sincere concern about enviorement
David Anderson
December 8, 2017
So sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. He was an authentic voice for the environment and for a better British Columbia. Throughout the years Laurie truly walked the walk as well as talking the talk. My condolences to Jackie.
David Anderson, Victoria
Guy Dauncey
December 8, 2017
To love this Earth,
to love your wife, and to be loved in return,
to love your farm,
to love your dogs,
to be loved by your friends,
to love your ancestors,
to love your Island,
to fill your life with work that makes this world a better place -
what more could a good man ask for?
"Thirty more years?" the good man replies from his perch on the edge of a cloud,
streaming love down to Jackie and filling her up
from a heart overflowing with gratefulness.
Tim Peterson
December 8, 2017
It was a pleasure corresponding with Laurie, and helping facilitate his presentations to the Islands Trust Council seeking support for his work protecting the Salish Sea. We had a few conversations in person as well, and his passionate commitment to our environment was truly inspiring. We have lost an important champion for the coast. R.I.P.
Mark Loria
December 8, 2017
We were proud to partner with Laurie on the World Heritage Site application, gaining visitor signatures to our Centre. I knew Laurie only recently, through this process, but I found him respectful, a great listener, and passionate about First Nations participation and of course, for the Salish Sea. I was shocked to hear of Laurie's sudden passing and we remain steadfast to continue to help with the UNESCO application that he so valiantly championed, in any way possible.
Mark Loria, Executive Director
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
Dave Tanner
December 8, 2017
It was my profound privilege to have known Laurie as a friend since his university days, to have laughed with him with his wry sense of humor, to have played with him as he was a frisbee aficionado and to have worked with him and been in awe of his passion and dedication to the Salish Sea UN Heritage Site project. I have a deep sadness as I will miss him and I hope all of these tributes to this wonderful man help Jackie and those others who loved him most through their grieving process.
William Smith
December 8, 2017
A Visionary Leader who dedicated the last 3 years of his life to the Salish Sea World Heritage Site : http://mailchi.mp/2008a603d4b8/the-sad-passing-of-laurie-gourlay-salish-sea-unesco-world-heritage-site-visionary
John Symon
December 3, 2017
Laurie, you were a very good person. You will be missed.
Vivian Johnson
December 1, 2017
My dearest Jackie,
I don't do Facebook so I just heard about Laurie. I am so, so sorry. We have a lost an environmental champion of the first order and you , the best of husbands. I remember him well as an incredibly supportive husband , not only to his wife, but our whole nursing class as we struggled through the course.
You two were such a wonderful, well-matched, and adventurous couple I am sure he isn't far away from you now. Love does not die even though the body does. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love
Anne Champagne
November 30, 2017
Art and I were so shocked and saddened to hear of Laurie's death. Laurie was so vital in August when we stayed at the farm and seemed indefatigable even after all those years of work for environmental causes. Jackie, you and Laurie have been on my mind so much since we heard the news. May you have all the love and support you need, and may Laurie's warmth, generosity of spirit, intelligence and commitment continue to inspire others long into the future.
November 30, 2017
We were so sorry to hear of Laurie's sudden passing. I knew him from NDP circles and Joy admired him as a fellow writer. Please accept our condolences.
-Joy Sheldon Ladysmith
nikky davies
November 28, 2017
there was a compassionate man named Laurie, whose tireless work was no story, always a smile and tips on government fraud, positive empathy much like a god..., leaves the provincial government in a sad state of sorry thank you nikky davies
Cheryl & Stephen Jenkins
November 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
Cheryl & Stephen Jenkins
Port Stanley, Ontario
Sean Arthur Joyce
November 26, 2017
Jackie, Anne and I were honoured to be your guests this past August on Thistledown Farm. I was fortunate to have a conversation with Laurie in between his many farm duties and was immediately impressed by his intelligence, warm spirit and frequent laughs. I remember remarking to Anne that I'd like to get to know him better. Another great one gone too soon.
Kanya Baillie
November 26, 2017
Laurie and I were work neighbours at Southgate Mall. I so enjoyed his great sense of humour and his kindness. Jackie, my heart goes out to you in your loss.
Kim Goldberg
November 25, 2017
Laurie was kind, intelligent, generous, would help anyone who needed it, and was a passionate defender of the environment for all the decades I have known him. But more than anything, I will remember his laugh. It flowed freely and frequently in all conversations (apart from political rantsand even then sometimes!).
My heart goes out to Jackie. The two of them together were one of the most solid, loving couples I have ever known, each completing the other. They would each revel in dreaming up some way to surprise the other with a gift every day, even after 43 years of togetherness!
Rest in Peace, dear Laurie. You will never be forgotten.
Hal Mitchell and Sue Schultz
November 25, 2017
We are travelling ib New Zealand and have just learned the heartbreaking news via Tych. Our love and sadness goes out to you. We treasure the times we spent with you both over the long years of our friendship. Sue and Hal
Pauline Le Bel
November 24, 2017
Dear Jackie, Paul and I were blessed to have known Laurie and enjoyed our lovely visit with you both at Thistledown Farm. We have signed Laurie's petition and will continue to support his Salish Sea work. His memory is a blessing for all of us
Jackie Moad
November 24, 2017
Susan Tychie
November 24, 2017
Jackie, Thinking of you and keeping you and Laurie close to my heart. Blessed that I had a chance to reconnect with you after so many years.
Patty McNamara
November 24, 2017
Laurie was always the first person to offer help and support when someone was in need. He was my coworker at the Nanaimo~North Cowichan constituency offices for many years. Things just won't be the same without him. My condolences to Jackie and the rest of his family. Rest in Peace, Laurie.
Frances Litman
November 24, 2017
So sad to learn of the sudden passing of Laurie Gourlay, a gem of a person and steward of the Salish Sea who presented at this year's Creatively United for the Planet Earth Day festival. Here's a link to his presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K24yAVGyaWo
Ruth Simons
November 23, 2017
I am sorry I never got to meet Laurie in person. Speaking with him over the phone about his passion for the Salish Sea I became aware of the wealth of his knowledge and experience. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, we have lost a great champion. We will continue to support his effort for the Salish Sea recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Jacques Sirois
November 23, 2017
In complete shock - farewell dear Laurie. A few words for a large thought...
from a Salish Sea friend. Jacques Sirois, Oak Bay, Salish Sea
Laurie & the Pups
Jackie Moad
November 23, 2017
Vancouver Island Flag
Jackie Moad
November 23, 2017
Great-Uncle Laurie
Jackie Moad
November 23, 2017
Sharon Brassard
November 22, 2017
Sharon Brassard
November 22, 2017
Sharon Brassard
November 22, 2017
Sharon Brassard
November 22, 2017
Sharon Brassard
November 22, 2017
Daniel Brassard
November 21, 2017
Laurie was my brother-in-law and a usher at my wedding to Jackie's sister, Sharon.The Earth has lost a true savior of the environment and lover to all living creatures. We will miss him very much. Rest in Peace.
Rob Altemeyer
November 21, 2017
Dear Jackie and family,
So shocked and saddened to hear of Laurie's sudden passing. He was so full of life it's difficult to imagine.
I will of course remember him best for the amazing help and guidance he gave me as Campaign Manager for my first election. Only after winning did I realize how rare it was for the candidate and the campaign manager (both males) to have pony tails.
Visiting you both on your farm some years later was a wonderful treat. That place is a true expression of both your love for each other and your shared passion for a better world.
I will gladly sign the petition in Laurie's memory. Regardless of whether the gov'ts bring his dream into reality, his legacy speaks volumes already.
Sincerest condolences,
Michael Ryan
November 21, 2017
My fondest memory is canoeing with Laurie and Jackie in order to place an election sign on an island in the Rideau River. Rest in peace.
John Mackintosh
November 21, 2017
Kayden, Sandy and I will miss your beautiful smile and warmth of your friendship Laurie. We always felt welcomed by you when visiting Thistledown. It was likely our Scottish roots and love of Collies and life in general. Our deepest condolences Jackie and we can understand the depth of your loss.
Patricia MacGregor
November 21, 2017
I am shocked and saddened to hear of this news. Laurie was a wonderful, caring and very smart man, a true advocate for Vancouver Island environmental issues and most especially our precious Salish Sea. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest and warmest condolences. You are in my thoughts. I wish you well.
Marianne Wickham
November 21, 2017
Laurie was a kind, gentle, principled man. I have fond memories of the time we all worked together on the Hill. My deepest sympathy to Jackie.
Sandra Bell
November 21, 2017
When my sister Beverlee was at home dying from pancreatic cancer, Laurie left a message to ask if he could help in any way, even if it was just to 'put the kettle on for tea'. I will always remember the simplicity and love in that message. Sandra Bell
Hendrik deWilde
November 21, 2017
Dear Jackie, please accept also my condolences with the passing of Laurie. One of the smartest and most caring people I have had the honour to work with for a spell at SPEC V.I. He lives on in my memory too....
with love, Hendrik
Elaine Côté
November 21, 2017
Dear Jackie and family, Laurie was a gentle, compassionate and enthusiastic person and I am honoured to have been his friend and co-worker. I especially loved our time together working in PASS (Parliamentary Association for Support Staff), where we shared many laughs together.
I am so sorry for your loss, Jackie. Please accept my deepest and warmest condolences.
Karl Bélanger
November 21, 2017
Laurie touched many on Parliament Hill with his kindness, his passion and his enthusiasm. Spending time with him was a great remedy against cynicism. A gentle soul. My deepest sympathies.
Alice Funke
November 21, 2017
Laurie's enthusiasm and passion made him a fond memory of our time together on the Hill. You and he were such a great team, Jackie. Please accept my deepest condolences for this great loss.
Carol MacLeod
November 21, 2017
Dear Jackie, Laurie was an amazing man with a keen intellect and gentle soul. He worked hard at making this world a better place and earned respect for his passion. Along with Lin & Iris Baxter, arrangements have been made to plant a grove of trees in British Columbia and Ontario as a living tribute. Sending love and light from your friends and neighbours in Ottawa.
November 21, 2017
Jackie
What a shocker to come across the notice of Laurie's death this morning on Facebook. I well remember him back to the days when he worked for Pat Martin. I always enjoyed keeping in touch via your Christmas publication. My thoughts are with you in this sorrowful time.
Pat Kerwin
Jean Crowder
November 20, 2017
Dear Jackie - I am so sorry to hear about Laurie. He was so committed to the principles of social justice and worked hard to help move us all in that direction. His hard work and deep caring will be missed by those of us whose lives he touched. I have some very sweet memories of visits to your farm and then as always, Laurie
Iris and Lin Baxter
November 20, 2017
Oh Jackie, what a joy to have known Laurie. A better speaker for what was good and important in life, there never was. His quiet, intelligent, hard-working, delightful presence will be missed. We are so sad for the loss of such a wonderful person, and your precious husband. Condolences from the heart.
Emily Watkins
November 20, 2017
Laurie and I worked together on the Hill and shared many laughs. He was such a lovely person. I will remember him for his bright spirit and passion for environmental and social justice. So sorry Jackie for your loss.
I will most definitely sigh the petition and share with others.
Calinda Brown
November 20, 2017
Dear Jackie, I'm so sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. He was one of the people who made me feel welcome on the Hill when I first arrived. And the memory of gathering on your front lawn in the Market to watch the Dalai Lama (and yell at the PM) is a great one.
Dawn Urbanowicz
November 20, 2017
Dear Jackie,
Sending you our love and support today, and always. Uncle Laurie made such a lasting impression on everyone he met, his passion and dedication to the environment, and his friends and family were inspiring. He will be so sadly missed.
xo Dawn, Shawn, Raven and Kinzlee
KELLY BOYCE
November 19, 2017
Uncle Laurie, thank you for loving my Aunt for 41 years. The memories that you have created can never be erased.Your dedication and passion for the earth will live on in all of those who had the honor of knowing you. If I listen close enough, I can still hear that contagious laugh of yours. We will all miss you and all of your flip a lip ways. Xooxoxoxo Kel
Sharon, Mike and Kendra Bailey
November 19, 2017
Dear Jackie
Our thoughts of love and support are with you. Laurie has made a great impact on all of us and we will miss him. He was a kind and gentle man but with tremendous strength of character that made him a tireless warrior for protecting mother earth. He had so many wonderful ideas on how each of us can take action to make the world a better place. He inspired all of us to do better. He had faith that if we only worked hard enough on the right things we could change the world. The world has lost a shining light but his memory will last since he has passed on some of that same light to everyone that knew him. With deepest condolences.
Sandy & Dave Moore
November 19, 2017
We are very sorry to hear of Laurence's passing. We will always remember Jackie and Laurence's wedding beside Lake Huron and his photographic work at our wedding. During the curling season I usually think of him several times a week while I work on the curling club ice, as the Scot came out in Laurence one class trip, when he ran next door to throw a curling stone. Our deepest condolences to Jackie, the Lassies, family and friends.
Pauline Hunt
November 19, 2017
Sending my deepest sympathies to Jackie and the family.
We are all going to miss our Mid-Island environmental hero. He was our Cedar/Yellow Point environmental guardian, initiating projects with Jackie, over the years, to educate and inform community, promote environmental sustainability and always making himself available to advise his neighbours on their issues. This community has suffered a great loss.
Sincerely,
Pauline Hunt
Yellow Point, BC
Mary Peters
November 19, 2017
I am very sad to hear of Laurie's passing, and I hope that his goal for the Salish Sea will be realized. I've signed the petition and hope many more will, too. My thoughts are with you, Jackie.
Debra Toporowski
November 19, 2017
Dear Jackie,
I am saddened to hear of Lauries passing.
I will always remember your Laurie as a loving and caring man who always had a smile and unique laugh to help brighten your day. I will treasure the memories of my visits to the farm and how you and Laurie always welcomed me to come and stay as long as I liked.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Sharon Brassard
November 18, 2017
A kind soul, full of light and love. A brother to both man and the earth.
Amber Chapplain
November 18, 2017
I can only say I knew Laurie through stories told by my dear friend Kendra Bailey, but just from those stories I could tell he was a magnificent man that made a huge difference in people's lives.
My deepest condolences to his family. He definitely left a mark ♡
Molly, Laurie and other furry family members
Daphne Wass
November 18, 2017
collie cuddle
Daphne Wass
November 18, 2017
Daphne Wass
November 18, 2017
covered in collies
Daphne Wass
November 18, 2017
November 18, 2017
Jackie
So sorry for your loss . Laurie will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him
but especially yourself.
Happy to help if you need any financial info .
Len Seeto (Toronto)
Christopher J Watts
November 18, 2017
I am sad to hear about the passing of my brother Laurie. Yes, I said my brother; you don't have to share the same blood to be brothers, just mutual respect for each other.
I met Laurie over 42 years ago; he was an NDP, I was a Liberal, and Laurie's dad was a Conservative. It made for a lot of interesting conversations.
Laurie and his group were visionaries, thinking outside the box far ahead of their time, with such topics as recycling, for instance. Now we take that for granted, but years ago Laurie and his group were fighting in the trenches for a change, and that change did come many years later. Laurie also became quite the activist, where there was a cause, he was there. Laurie and his sole-mate Jackie travelled the world many times and explored many different cultures. He and Jackie always had time, though, to come around my place at Christmas with the family around, spending lots of time with my children sightseeing, playing in the snow or just hanging out.
As time passed, they ended up moving to Ottawa, where I stayed with them many times, and then eventually they headed to Nanaimo. They stayed in a beautiful cottage there, then started up Thistledown Farms, where Laurie became the farm manager, and much, much more; he also founded Thistle Consulting Services to help practice sustainable farming and support farmers in BChe did so much in his short life
One event stands out in my memory so clearly. Back some time ago, we were heading out to a family event; when I arrived, there, standing in front of me was this amazingly handsome man fully dressed in Scottish regale kilt and all he looked amazing, and I was envious; he knew it too, you could see it by the way his face lit up when he saw me. That was Laurie.
Jumping ahead many years from then, I brought my new young family out to meet him and Jackie for the first time around Halloween time; we stayed with Laurie and Jackie they said to us, here's our car, go and explore the island for a week's time, we had a great time thanks to them. That was my last real time spent with him; we would talk over the years from time to time when he wasn't on a mission to save some part of the world; it's not so much about how much time you spend with someone, it's about what you do with that time.
I loved the man they called Laurie, and I loved the man I called brother.
From the day we arrive on the planet, blinking, we step in to the sun; There's more to be seen than can ever be seen; More to do than can ever be donethis is the circle of life
Christopher John Watts,
Elora, ON
CHRISTOPHER WATTS
November 18, 2017
I am sad to hear about the passing of my brother Laurie. Yes, I said my brother; you don't have to share the same blood to be brothers, just mutual respect for each other.
I met Laurie over 42 years ago; he was an NDP, I was a Liberal, and Laurie's dad was a Conservative. It made for a lot of interesting conversations.
Laurie and his group were visionaries, thinking outside the box far ahead of their time, with such topics as recycling, for instance. Now we take that for granted, but years ago Laurie and his group were fighting in the trenches for a change, and that change did come many years later. Laurie also became quite the activist, where there was a cause, he was there. Laurie and his sole-mate Jackie travelled the world many times and explored many different cultures. He and Jackie always had time, though, to come around my place at Christmas with the family around, spending lots of time with my children sightseeing, playing in the snow or just hanging out.
As time passed, they ended up moving to Ottawa, where I stayed with them many times, and then eventually they headed to Nanaimo. They stayed in a beautiful cottage there, then started up Thistledown Farms, where Laurie became the farm manager, and much, much more; he also founded Thistle Consulting Services to help practice sustainable farming and support farmers in BChe did so much in his short life
One event stands out in my memory so clearly. Back some time ago, we were heading out to a family event; when I arrived, there, standing in front of me was this amazingly handsome man fully dressed in Scottish regale kilt and all he looked amazing, and I was envious; he knew it too, you could see it by the way his face lit up when he saw me. That was Laurie.
Jumping ahead many years from then, I brought my new young family out to meet him and Jackie for the first time around Halloween time; we stayed with Laurie and Jackie they said to us, here's our car, go and explore the island for a week's time, we had a great time thanks to them. That was my last real time spent with him; we would talk over the years from time to time when he wasn't on a mission to save some part of the world; it's not so much about how much time you spend with someone, it's about what you do with that time.
I loved the man they called Laurie, and I loved the man I called brother.
From the day we arrive on the planet, blinking, we step in to the sun; There's more to be seen than can ever be seen; More to do than can ever be donethis is the circle of life
Christopher John Watts,
Elora, ON
Jim Moran
November 18, 2017
Iam deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Laurie, he was a good man and he will be missed by many.
Carrie Butorajac
November 18, 2017
You will be sadly missed by many! You were a truly amazing person who was always happy! Forever in our hearts and memories. ❤
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