Charles Edward Laurin

Charles Edward Laurin obituary, Gainesville, FL

Charles Edward Laurin

Charles Laurin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crevasse's Simple Cremation - Gainesville on Mar. 26, 2026.
Charles Edward "Peter" Laurin, age 75, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away on March
22, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1950, in Rutland, Vermont, to Charles and Helen Laurin.
Charles will be remembered for his kindness, humor, dreams, and love for his dogs. He is
survived by his significant other Jami; his children Kelli, Ryan, and James; his grandchildren
Evan, Noah, and Shamus; and his siblings Ruthie, Skip, Larry, Tricia, Tommy, Sharon, Cathy,
and Michael. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Humpback Rock in Blue Ridge
National Park.

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