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Lawrence Leighton Paterson
1953 - 2010
Lawrence Leighton Paterson
1953 - 2010
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BORN
1953
DIED
2010
Lawrence Paterson Obituary
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at PRHC on Monday, November 29, 2010 in his 58th year. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Lang) for 33 years. Dear father of Joseph and Jason. Beloved son of Murray and Joyce (nee Hutt). Larry will be missed by his Uncle Max Paterson. Loving big brother of David and his wife Kathy and Bruce and his wife Tammy; brother-in-law of Gordon Lang and his wife Shirley and Mary Jane and her husband Arthur Branch. Larry was an uncle to Jamie, Jennifer, Jaclyn, Jessica, Julie, Jeff, Richard and Timothy. Larry had retired from LCBO after 28 years service. He founded Grow Wine Cold Climate Wine Internet List Server, Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation Charity Wine Auction; he was President of Amateur Winemakers of Canada and Cold Climate Grape Growing and Ontario Viniculture Association (OVA). Larry's family wish to express their thanks to the Team in ICU and the A5 Orthopedic Staff at PRHC and Dr. John Vlasschaert for his 7 years of care shown to him. Visitation will take place on Saturday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 5, 2010. Memorial donations to Lung Association would be greatly appreciated by Larry's family. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockfuneralhome.com.
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43 Entries
Ivan Bateman
February 2, 2011
Dear Barb,
I stumbled on this book today and I am sure that you were touched by the comments.
My appreciation of Larry began in his Lakefield days, when a casual visit to the store turned into a regular happening. No other LCBO store had the friendly atmosphere where "serve yourself" came with an encyclopedic knowledge of Canadian wine.
The trips to Niagara and the wine tastings were much enjoyed by Gregory, Susan and myself. Their expanding wine cellars are based on the appreciation of wine that Larry stimulated and we miss him.
We won't forget him.
some cold climate vines in my own yard
Norbert st pierre
January 27, 2011
A toast to his memory. he was an inspiration to me. peace larry
Norbert j ST Pierre
Michel White
January 21, 2011
My sympathies to you Barb!
Larry stood by me thru many ups and downs. He was one of the few I could always count on.
If I can be of any assistance to you in any way, with his website or anything else, email me.
[email protected]
Charlotte Reason
January 4, 2011
Dear Barb and family,
Quebec winemakers owes much to Larry Paterson. His dynamism has traveled across Canada. Thank you
Larry, we you have not said often enough. Good luck Barb
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Doug Tapling
December 28, 2010
It is with deep hurt that I just learned. I am so sorry. His love and levity for all has made all members of the list better and wiser persons.
My backyard grapes matured this year
and I'll miss the exchanges I've enjoyed with, the always tolerant, Larry.
With kind regards,
Doug Tapling and Family
hrayr berberoglu
December 27, 2010
Hi Barb;
Allow me to offer you my deepest condolences. He was a good man, dedicated to wine, especially Ontario wine.
He will be missed.
Kind regards
Hrayr Berberoglu
December 15, 2010
Our deepest condolences to all of Larry's family on behalf of the Aurora Wine Circle.
A Gentlemen with a great sense of humour and so generously willing to share his expertise in winemaking with others.
Brian Douglas
Kim Farrall
December 9, 2010
Larry was a good friend to the EOAWC, which he supported in so many ways, including running the website. He helped make the annual competitions really interesting and fun. He was a fine wine maker and all of us will miss him, particularly his friends in the Sons of Baccus wine club. Jean and I learnt a lot from him, and we will remember his lively company and ever friendly smile. We were saddened to hear of his death. We are sorry for your loss.
Gordon Jackson
December 8, 2010
Gone before I got to know him. Sorry for your loss.
Victoria's Vineyard
December 7, 2010
Our condolenses. Larry was an absolute treet to meet and know. He was a great supporter of the local wine industry. He will be deeply missed. The Scarsellone Family and Ridgepoint Wines staff
Mauro Scarsellone
December 7, 2010
Our condolenses. Larry was an absolute treet to meet and know. He was a great supporter of the local wine industry. He will be deeply missed. The Scarsellone Family and the Ridgepoint Wines staff
December 7, 2010
Barb - You and the boys are in our thoughts. We will never experience another Larry in our lives. He was a one of a kind and a priviledge to know. Embrace the good memories as you move forward.
Suzanne & Terry McCall
Zenon
December 6, 2010
It is with great sadness and sorrow to hear the news of the passing of our friend Larry. Larry was a great inspiration to all of us at the AVAQ, he was always ready to share his wisdom, knowledge and experience and he gave his time to our organization.
Along with all the members of the AVAQ and myself, I salute Larry and we are all proud to say that we have had the privilege of knowing and sharing a glass of wine with Larry.
Zenon
AVAQ
Matt Loney
December 6, 2010
Dear Barb and Family,
I had the unforgettable pleasure of first meeting Larry 14 years ago during one of his many visits to Stoney Ridge where I worked at the time. During my career in the wine industry I was periodically delighted by his appearances at various tasting rooms and industry events. Larry was always armed with a clever quip and a twinkle in his eye. He was one of VQA's pioneering advocates and his work in this industry will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences for your loss.
On behalf of the team at Creekside and Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery,
Patti Dallimore
December 6, 2010
Dear Barb (aka "Barbie bits" to me)
I was so sorry to hear of Larry's increasing decline as the fall progressed. It has been many years, but I will always remember Larry as "the Don Cherry of the Canadian Wine industry". What a character! How he kept us all on our toes at the blind tastings at your house, I can see him unveiling the "most voted for" Chardonnay of the evening with a brilliant (and devious) smile to show us all that his friend Jim Warren had indeed produced the one that beat out some fancy French vintage. He would do the same for Allan's riesling, Klaus' Cab Franc, John's 31F.....
He brought us all together on those bus trip's in the 90's....and you crazy people following him to Niagara to work in the fields picking ice wine grapes, even if it was the day after Christmas.
His legacy will live on.
My heartfelt condolences to you and the boys.
Cheers!
Love Patti
Kathryn Hoshkiw-Tombs
December 5, 2010
His voice for the Ontario wine industry, sense of humour and kindness for all will be greatly missed.
Stewart Brown
December 5, 2010
I wish to offer my sincere condolences to Larry's family following his untimely decease. I first met him in the early '90s when he was the moving force behind the formation of a wine tasting society in Peterborough. This organization flourished for several years and attracted many area residents who were fond of wine. It gave them exposure to much expertise on the subject, Larry's own not least, provided wide experience in blind tasting and assessment of various vintages, and much just plain fun. Participation was a most enjoyable experience to all concerned. During that time I developed not only great respect for Larry's knowledge of the subject but a sincere personal liking. While managing the Lakefield LCBO at the time he introduced a practice of labelling the positions of various vintages with most informative descriptions of the wines. When this was discontinued by the LCBO I wrote to LCBO chairman Andrew Brandt supporting this innovation and describing Larry as a real asset to the organization. (I believe Ivan Bateman wrote along similar lines at the same time.) I am sure he was greatly missed by the LCBO when declining health forced his early retirement, and upon his passing he is missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him personally.
Although my acquaintance with Larry is relatively recent, that with his family dates from my early childhood. Growing up in the north end of the city I attended Queen Alexandra School with three Patersons of my generation. Max graduated a year before me, but Joan was with me through my years at Queen Alex and graduated with me in 1938. She and I also graduated the same year from Guelph in 1947. I did not know Murray during my school years, but our common interests in local history brought us together and I have been in contact with him sporadically in more recent years.
I join Larry's many friends in expressing my great sadness at his loss.
Marc Michaud
December 4, 2010
My sincere condolences to Larry's family. Larry took in my son , Marc-Andre, and myself into his group of friends because he new Marc-Andre loved to fish. He was such an interesting person to be around for his obvious joy of the outdoors , his great passion for wine and his kind personality. We will very much miss him but the memories of our time spent with him will happily live on. Marc Michaud, Kitchener
December 4, 2010
Dear Barb and family. I am so sad to hear of Larry's death. My mind is filled with great memories of working vines in Niagara to crushing grapes in your driveway to spending hours in your home. His enthusiasm for Canadian wine and local vineyards resonates with me and my time now exploring BC wines. He was my wine guru and I will miss littlefatwino website. Kathryn Palmer Victoria BC
Wayne Dumanski
December 3, 2010
Larry's dedication to his fellow wine makers and friends will be greatly missed here on earth. He now becomes the master wine maker in heaven. Just think of all the chocolate wine they'll have where he's going. Larry have a party.
Paul Lizak
December 3, 2010
So sad to hear of the loss of a wonderful man. A person who had great integrity towards all the things he had accomplished. He was strong in his beliefs and was a great advocate for Canadian producers, promoting the best in quality grown in our homeland. It will be a great loss not to hear what Larry has to say next. With all that supported his life and his work maybe we can continue what he always wanted, for us to be true to what is around us (family and friends) and to appreciate what every day holds with a glass of lovely Canadian wine in hand.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Paterson family.
All the best in your new life Larry - we will miss you.
- From the Lizak Family and Staff at Legends Estates Winery
December 3, 2010
Dear Barb and Family, although I have only known you and Larry for a very short time, I am so very sorry to hear of your terrible loss, we will all miss him so very much. Wine tasting and get together's will never be the same without "the little fat whino".
I know his life touched so many, with his humour and his incredible knowledge of Ontario wines. He actually correctly identified a wine I made that I had lost my info on, I was so impressed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Chris Miller, Omemee
December 3, 2010
I am truly sorry to hear of your recent loss Barb. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Josie Brault
David & Sheila Kroetsch
December 3, 2010
It is with great sorrow that we read of the passing of the Little Fat Wino. Our condolences to the family. Larry was a tireless promoter of Ontario wines and a great person. He will be missed.
Neil Lamont
December 2, 2010
Barb:
I have many recollections of Larry from my first meeting him in the Omeemee store to the last phone call two months ago in which we solved most of the Ontario wine industry problems, again.
He was always so insightful, inspiring and oh so decent.
Coffin Ridge would not exist without the quiet support, the long car trips to various meetings and generous conversation.
I will miss him dearly. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Deb Crossen
December 2, 2010
Barb and family
While Larry and I had our ups and downs, I admired him for his passion and commitment to his cause. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to you all.
Tuula & Jarmo Saari
December 2, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Larry's Family .
We have not known Larry very long , but it did not take a long time to feel like a friend , he was warm and generous , and he always had something funny to say , and no wine problem was too trivial for him to discuss.There is no one quite like him , and he will not be forgotten .
Gerry Henderson
December 2, 2010
Barb and Boys, it is with heartfelt sorrow on hearing the passing of a good friend and wine colleague. Lumpy will be sadly missed by our industry, as he never stopped the fight against the bias shown to our Ontario Wine Industry. Barb, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very tough time..Gerry and Barb Henderson.(rest in piece Lumpy)
Rick VanSickle
December 2, 2010
To Barb and family, My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of a great man, a champion for the little guy and a fighter for what he believed in. He is missed already but his work, his mark on the Ontario wine industry will live on forever. I cannot make it to the visitation or the funeral, but my thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Rick VanSickle.
Maureen Robinson
December 2, 2010
Barb and Family I was so very sorry to hear about your loss, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Sherry Martin
December 2, 2010
Barb and Family,
We where so saddened to hear of Larry's passing.
He will forever be remembered as a Champion of Canadian wine. What a wonderfully tenacious fellow was he. God always takes the best of us first. We will miss our friend dearly and are forever grateful or all his tireless work on behalf on the Canadian wine industry.
A Prince among men.
Sherry Martin and Richard Karlo
Karlo Estates, Prince Edward County.
December 2, 2010
Dear Barb and everybody that knew Larry, our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
We know Larry through OVA. He has help us and many others to fight against
the injustices of our wine world. Larry thank you for all you did. Your spirit is there, it will go on. Elyane & Bruno Moos, Vineland.
Sherry Martin
December 2, 2010
Larry was a very close friend and a Champion of Canadian Wine. We loved his tenacity and never ending passion for the industry and those he loved. What a tireless hero. He will be dearly missed.
Patrick Wilkes
December 2, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Paul Minaker
December 2, 2010
There are many joys in owning a vineyard and one certain joy was the contact and support of Larry. He was appreciated and respected by us - and will be missed.
Cheers Lardy,
Thirty Three Vines Vineyard & Winery
Winston, Louise Spratt
December 2, 2010
Dear Barb and family:
This is very saddening to lose our sincere friend, Larry.
Larry worked tirelessly
for the good of others.
We thank you
and your family for sharing.
We will keep in touch as we continue
to extend our sympathies in the years
ahead to you and your family.
Sincerely from all of us
at Bytown Vintners, Ottawa, Canada
John Tummon
December 2, 2010
Barb, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this most dificult time. Larry had many friends and words cannot describe how much he will be missed by all of us.
December 2, 2010
Barb and family; our deepest condolences on the passing of Larry. Eleanor & I are located in Ellenton, Florida but we were advised about Larry very promptly. The loss at such a young age is very sad indeed. While we understand that Larry had more than his share of medical problems it is still very difficult to accept it. Our thoughts are with you and all of the Paterson family members, this is a big loss to many people.
Don Webster & Eleanor Bart
D and T Marshall
December 2, 2010
Barb and Family
No words can express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Larry touched so many people with his passions and became a dear and loved friend to many of us.
Our heart felt sympathies are extended to you.
December 1, 2010
Dear Barb and family
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and Larry's family. Larry was a friend and will be missed dearly. We will always remember the good times out on the lakes with Larry.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jim Reschke and family
December 1, 2010
My deepest condolences to Larry's family. I knew Larry through his involvement with the Amateur Winemakers of Canada, Larry worked tirelessly on behalf of amateur winemakers everywhere. Best Regards, Stephen Butt.
The Vineyard Wine Guild, Calgary, AB
December 1, 2010
Barb and all of Larry's Family
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
As you know Larry was very unique. We saw him as the cheery, optimistic, tireless promoter of Ontario wine. There are very few in the industry who did not know Larry. We will miss him dearly. There will never be other person like Larry.
All our best.
Ken Burford, personally and on behalf of the members of the Ontario Wine Sociey
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