Obituaries

(Retired and dedicated GTA field superintendent and Harris Rebar Teammate for over 30 years) After a short but courageous battle with an aggressive form of Lymphoma, Lawrence passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was surrounded by love, cherished memories, song, laughter and many tears as he started his peaceful journey . He will be remembered by his Loving wife Wanda with whom he happily shared the last 25 years of his life with.  He will also be lovingly remembered by his 2 sons Paul and Dave who chose to follow in their father’s footsteps, working for Harris Rebar and Nucor.  He was truly loved and celebrated as a kind and wonderful man by those that will miss him including Paul’s partner Nel and her children Lorissa, Jessica and Kristyn,  Dave’s wife Michelle and their two children Jessica and Sara.  His daughters by marriage,  Angela (Robert) and their children Anastasia and Ariana and Tanya (Tim) and their two children Jacob and Alexandra.  All six grandchildren will forever remember him as a very special Papere. Fondly remembered and loved by his siblings and extended family in the Greater Sudbury area.

HEARSUM, Richard Allen (Rick) – Of Guelph, born February 27, 1956, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Guelph, Ontario. He was 64. Beloved son of Ednah Hearsum of Chesley. Predeceased by his father Norman Hearsum. Loving father of Tanya Hearsum (Dean) Clooten of Kamloops, B.C., Riki Hearsum of Guelph, Kinsley Chase Orr of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Ryan James Carter of Surrey, B.C. Adoring grandfather of Alisha, Madison, Keaton and Kingston. Dear brother of James (Lori) Hearsum of Peterborough, Robert Hearsum of Maple Ridge, B.C. and Dianne (Steve) Hills of Tara. Cherished uncle to his nieces and nephews Benjamin (Donna), Abigail (Bruce), Blake (Grace), Andrew (Megan), Chrissi (Nigel), Avery and Brielle (Darren), and their children. Rick was a funny, hardworking, talented, caring man who enjoyed his life to the fullest, glorying in the fun times and rolling with the punches when life threw him curves. He was a skilled tradesman, a drywaller, welder and jack-of-all trades who delivered high-quality results and made friends wherever he worked. Rick was a talented singer and guitar player who loved nothing more than performing with anyone and everyone. He also enjoyed fishing and vegetable gardening, but most of all Rick loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

Walter entered into the Spirit World suddenly at his home on Thursday May 21, 2020. Walter Taylor of Curve Lake in his 61st year. Walter had a very unique sense of humour that will be missed by many. He was a graduate of Lakefield District Secondary School, coached a men’s hockey team from Curve Lake for many years and was an avid canoe racer. As an ironworker with Local 721, Walter helped build the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick to P.E.I. He was the well-known King of the Red Locust Hunt Camp and a mentor to all. He will be remembered as the ‘centre of the world’ for all of his family. Loved and missed by his daughters Christina (Peter), Ashley (Shane), Nickie (Granger) and Sara, and his 3 grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by his siblings Ellen (Glenn), J.C. (Brian), Susie, Florence, Gayle, Kathy (Allan) and Joe (Wendy). Dear uncle of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Special friend to Tracey Taylor. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Gordon, sister Beatrice (Bob) and brother-in-law Jim Lippert. Walter Taylor  joined the Ironworkers on August 1, 1979. Walter passed away very suddenly on May 21, 2020 in his 60th year. He was always proud to be a member of the Ironworkers Union 721.

Andrew joined the Ironworkers on July 1, 1953. He passed away peacefully at Hants Community Hospital Nova Scotia on Friday March 13th, 2020 at the age of 88. Predeceased by his wife Shirley (Randell) of 56 years. Loving father of Bradley and his wife Carol and Susan and her husband David Janes all of Brooklin. Loving grandfather of Jennifer and her husband Evan, Andrew and his partner Sydney, Curtis and Amy. Dear brother of Laura Brokate. Predeceased by Mike, Patricia, Mary, Albert and Verna. Andrew will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and their families for his love to socialize and have fun. Andy came to Toronto in 1949, eventually becoming an Ironworker for Local 721 Toronto. Retiring December 1991 Andy recently received a 60 Year Recognition Pin for his service as an Ironworker. Special thanks to his close friend Vi Rideout and her family of Nova Scotia, for their support and friendship. https://barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/4134111/Oates-Andrew/index.php