OBITUARY
Lawrence William Dempsey
February 27, 1925 – September 5, 2018
Dempsey, Lawrence William (Larry). The family of Larry Dempsey announces his peaceful passing on September 5th at Camp Hill Veterans Home. He is lovingly remembered by his children Debora (Michael), Stephen (Linda), Robert (Krista) and Eric. His grandchildren: Lauren, Amanda, Jonathan, Ryan, Katelyn, Matthew, Teddy, Elizabeth, Michael, Ashley, Laura and great grandson Easton (Lauren). Larry was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years Noreen and his son Mark.
Larry was born in Herring Cove in 1925 to Carlton and Elsie (Brackett) and was the eldest of 8 boys. He was predeceased by brothers Phillip and Andrew who died in infancy and brothers Paul, David and Keith. He is survived by brothers Peter (Lorraine) and Murray (Lucie). As the oldest child Larry helped support his family when in 1940 his father died in the Hebridean pilot boat disaster. In 1944 he joined the RCAF as a Morse Code operator. After leaving the Air Force he began a career with CN Rail where he worked for over 40 years. In his retirement Larry became an avid gardener who grew hundreds of varieties of flowers, vegetables and herbs. He also had a passion for playing Bridge with other Herring Covers. In later years Larry and Noreen became snowbirds and spent many happy winters in Florida enjoying the visits from their children, grandchildren and many friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at V4 East, Camp Hill Veterans Home as well as Dr Chris MacKnight for the wonderful care provided over the past 3 years. Special thanks to care-giver Val Croft for her love and care provided to Larry. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care of Snow’s funeral home. Funeral mass at St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Herring Cove on Monday September 10, 2018 at 10am. Reception to follow in the church hall. Private family internment in St Paul’s cemetery to follow the service. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hope Cottage in Larry’s memory.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lawrence William Dempsey 2018..
Death notice for the town of: halifax, Province: Nova Scotia