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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LUTHER, Laverne Michael - formerly of Thunder Bay and Woodstock, passed away at Wildwood Care Center St. Mary's, Ontario on June 15, 2025 at he age of 93. Nothing was more important to Laverne than family, his beloved wife of 70 years Betty Florene (Gray) and their children, Cathee Edwards (Geoff), Martin (Edie), Paul (Sandi), Douglas (predeceased) and Cheryl Simmons (Doug). He was a loving grandfather to Kim (Mike), Thomas (Lauren), Annie (Tom), Daniel (Megan), Alex, Caitlin, Taylor, Connor and Graydon. He was also a great-grandfather of 8. Laverne will be missed by his brother John Senyk (Irene-predeceased), brothers-in-law Wilfred Gray (Jackie), Bill Covello (Lorna) and many nieces and nephews. He was pre deceased by his parents Henry Luther and Marie (Gnitt), step-father Mike Senyk and sister Liz Nixon. As a young man of 17 years of age, he joined the Canadian Navy and became a member of the Elite Forces during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he attended school and became an Electrical Engineer. Laverne enjoyed a long career (27 yrs) at Firestone Textiles in Woodstock as the Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Manager and subsequently as Plant Engineer. Laverne was a 32 degree Master Mason in the Scottish Rite, Oxford Chapter, Woodstock Ontario. He was also a Shriner and Knights Templar. Laverne will be dearly missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those who love him. Arrangements have been entrusted to Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a family memorial will be held at a later date. Laverne will be laid to rest at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Healthcare Foundation or St. Mary's Friendship Centre. (The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal 21 Jun 2015)
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