Laurie Blackwood Pike
(Grandpa Pike)
September 17, 1944
– June 22, 2022
It is with heavy hearts today that we
announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and
dear friend.
Predeceased by his parents Alreta and Roddy Pike, sister
Hazel and brother Robert. Leaving to mourn, his beloved wife Kathleen,
his cherished daughter Laurie Shannon (Stephen), his sister Irene
(Ken), brothers Doug (Mona) and Dave. Also leaving to mourn, the Flynn
family, especially sister-in-law, Mary who was invaluable to Laurie
& Katie particularly in recent weeks.
Laurie was born in Stanhope, NL but for much of his life made
Yarmouth, NS his home. He spent fifty years in hardware sales and
marketing and in 2017 received The Golden Hammer award to recognize
this accomplishment. Laurie was a man of great intellect and wit, with
a singing voice that could be as hypnotic as those in a church choir
or as downhome as those around the table of a magnificent kitchen
party, both of which he had experienced. He was an avid gardener,
art/antique collector and a published author. He was unapologetically
himself with strong, well-thought out convictions, but his heart was
soft and tender when it came to two of his greatest loves (Kathleen
and Laurie Shannon). He recently told Katie that he had known great
love twice in his lifetime, once when he met her and looked in her
eyes for the first time and the second when his baby girl, Laurie
Shannon was born. After being diagnosed with cancer some 10 years ago,
Laurie continued to fight and had many other great accomplishments
including writing and promoting five books.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Maher’s
Funeral Home, Placentia, NL. Cremation has taken place. A celebration
of his life will take place at later date.
A special thank you to Kelly Culleton and Nicole Richardson
with the Palliative Care team in Placentia.
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” –
Mohammed Ali
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Laurie Blackwood Pike 1944 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Placentia, Province: T-N