Surrounded by his famiIy, Laurie CarIyIe McKellar, passed away peacefuIIy, at Seaforth Community HospitaI, on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the age of 78. Laurie was owner/operator of McKellar Barn Painting, based in Cromarty, and Iater Seaforth, for over 40 years. His finaI job was compIeted just 3 years ago, when Laurie finaIIy decided to retire his painters brush.
Born in Seaforth, Laurie wiII be IovingIy remembered by his wife of 56 years HeIen (ne Nigh) and their chiIdren Mark (Heather), Kathy (BIaine), Grant (Tammy) and Susy. Fond memories of a speciaI grandpa remain with grandchiIdren AIyson, Jessica, TyIer, Austin, DyIan, Megan, Madison, Emma and Gavin. Ieft to reminisce days gone by are sibIings-in-Iaw AIva McKellar and Gwen McKellar, aIong with a Iarge circIe of nieces and nephews. Laurie is the Iast surviving member of his immediate famiIy. Laurie is predeceased by his parents Iindsay and GIadys (ne MiIIer) McKellar and sibIings Ross, MaIcoIm, DonaId, Fergus, DougIas, Robert, Bernice and Jeanette and many famiIy members who have gone on before us.
Arrangements are entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home (519-527-1390) 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth. Honouring Lauries wishes, cremation has taken pIace. A come and go CeIebration of Iife wiII be heId at the Mitchell Iegion, Branch 128, 175 St. Andrew Street, Mitchell, on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. A private famiIy graveside service wiII be heId in Staffa Cemetery at a Iater date.
As expressions of sympathy memoriaI donations to Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation or Ronald McDonaId House, wouId be appreciated by the famiIy. OnIine condoIences can be made by visiting Lauries memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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George and Joyce Vivian
Helen and Family: We are so sorry to read about Laurie passing away, our deepest sympathy. Treasure your memories. George & Joyce Vivian
Andy and Janet Brown
Helen and family, we were sorry to hear of Laurie&&single&&s passing, our deepest sympathy.
Lou & Betty Nigh
Helen and Family: We are sorry to hear of Laurie&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Lou and Betty Nigh
rbill636@gmail.com
Sorry for Your Loss Helen and the Family, Fond memories of Laurie. Rest in Peace and play some ball with the rest of the Staffa Merchants who are waiting for their shortstop. Bill Ramsey
Cheryl Talbot
So sorry Helen my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Harry and Donna Arts
Our deepest sympathies Grant, Tammy and family with the passing of your Dad.
Lori Nigh
Helen and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sheila A Feeney
Dear Helen and Family Sending all of you my deepest sympathy.I am so sorry to hear of Laurie&&single&&s passing.Keep all your precious memories of him close to your hearts to help you through the difficult days ahead.God welcomed another angel to watch over all of you.
Maureen Flanagan
My sympathy to The McKellar Family
Thoughts & prayers are with you.
Maureen Flanagan
Leona Nigh
Helen & family
So sorry to hear of Lauries passing, enjoy the memories & remember the good times, take care. Leona Nigh
Gerry and Kathy Cooper
Sending comforting hugs to you, Helen!
Gerry and Kathy
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Helen and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
luvcows@tcc.on.ca
Helen and Family.My sincere condolences My thoughts and prayers are with you all God Bless Jackie Mitchell
Pam Soontiens Goodwin
Helen and Family:
There is little that I can say at such a difficult time in your life. Treasure your memories of a special person. My thought and prayers are with you. Pam Soontiens
Lois & Brian
Dearest Helen and your family. You brought Laurie into my life when I was just a little girl. He was such a wonderful part of our family with his quick smiles and chuckles; another brother to tease us. He is now sharing stories and chuckles with “Fonzie”, which is something he enjoyed. To know Laurie was to instantly love him, because he was such a Great guy. We shall miss him terribly, but none as much as you all will. I am sorry that you are going through this sad and difficult time.
Love Lois & Brian
Theresa Feeney
Grant, Tammy and girls
Deepest sympathy on the passing our your Dad/Grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire McKellar family during this difficult time.
Tim, Theresa Feeney and girls
Ron & Kathy Ward
Sorry to hear about the passing of Laurie. Thinking of All the Family at this difficult time. Ron & Kathy Ward.
Ken & Susan Pushelberg
Helen, Mark, Kathy, Grant, Susy and families. We are saddened to learn of Laurie&&single&&s passing I have so many fond memories of him and I will cherish each and every one of them. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Ken & Susan
John Munro
Helen and families, May our thoughts and prayers be with you all. John Munro and Rose Burgess
Bob and Sally Johns
Fond memories of Laurie, back in the day of the Roy&&single&&s Boy&&single&&s ball team. I think the saying was “might not have won the game but we never lost a party.” Sincere condolence to Helen and family. Bob and Sally Johns
Ruth Chappel Stuart
Thoughts and prayers to the McKellar families in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. Hugs
Trish Nigh
To my dear sister, Helen and her children, I send my love and prayers. Laurie was the fella who came into our lives when you and him dated, and then when you were married to him, he became another brother. Always treating us like we were his natural family, he was loved by all of us. As he rests ever so gently in the arms of the Lord, may you find peace and comfort, knowing that he will be forever watching over and loving you from his heavenly home.
Love n Hugs
Trish Nigh
George and Joyce Vivian
Helen and Family: We are so sorry to read about Laurie passing away, our deepest sympathy. Treasure your memories. George & Joyce Vivian
Andy and Janet Brown
Helen and family, we were sorry to hear of Laurie&&single&&s passing, our deepest sympathy.
Lou & Betty Nigh
Helen and Family: We are sorry to hear of Laurie&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Lou and Betty Nigh
rbill636@gmail.com
Sorry for Your Loss Helen and the Family, Fond memories of Laurie. Rest in Peace and play some ball with the rest of the Staffa Merchants who are waiting for their shortstop. Bill Ramsey
Cheryl Talbot
So sorry Helen my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Harry and Donna Arts
Our deepest sympathies Grant, Tammy and family with the passing of your Dad.
Lori Nigh
Helen and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sheila A Feeney
Dear Helen and Family Sending all of you my deepest sympathy.I am so sorry to hear of Laurie&&single&&s passing.Keep all your precious memories of him close to your hearts to help you through the difficult days ahead.God welcomed another angel to watch over all of you.
Maureen Flanagan
My sympathy to The McKellar Family
Thoughts & prayers are with you.
Maureen Flanagan
Leona Nigh
Helen & family
So sorry to hear of Lauries passing, enjoy the memories & remember the good times, take care. Leona Nigh
Gerry and Kathy Cooper
Sending comforting hugs to you, Helen!
Gerry and Kathy
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Helen and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
luvcows@tcc.on.ca
Helen and Family.My sincere condolences My thoughts and prayers are with you all God Bless Jackie Mitchell
Pam Soontiens Goodwin
Helen and Family:
There is little that I can say at such a difficult time in your life. Treasure your memories of a special person. My thought and prayers are with you. Pam Soontiens
Lois & Brian
Dearest Helen and your family. You brought Laurie into my life when I was just a little girl. He was such a wonderful part of our family with his quick smiles and chuckles; another brother to tease us. He is now sharing stories and chuckles with “Fonzie”, which is something he enjoyed. To know Laurie was to instantly love him, because he was such a Great guy. We shall miss him terribly, but none as much as you all will. I am sorry that you are going through this sad and difficult time.
Love Lois & Brian
Theresa Feeney
Grant, Tammy and girls
Deepest sympathy on the passing our your Dad/Grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire McKellar family during this difficult time.
Tim, Theresa Feeney and girls
Ron & Kathy Ward
Sorry to hear about the passing of Laurie. Thinking of All the Family at this difficult time. Ron & Kathy Ward.
Ken & Susan Pushelberg
Helen, Mark, Kathy, Grant, Susy and families. We are saddened to learn of Laurie&&single&&s passing I have so many fond memories of him and I will cherish each and every one of them. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Ken & Susan
John Munro
Helen and families, May our thoughts and prayers be with you all. John Munro and Rose Burgess
Bob and Sally Johns
Fond memories of Laurie, back in the day of the Roy&&single&&s Boy&&single&&s ball team. I think the saying was “might not have won the game but we never lost a party.” Sincere condolence to Helen and family. Bob and Sally Johns
Ruth Chappel Stuart
Thoughts and prayers to the McKellar families in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. Hugs
Trish Nigh
To my dear sister, Helen and her children, I send my love and prayers. Laurie was the fella who came into our lives when you and him dated, and then when you were married to him, he became another brother. Always treating us like we were his natural family, he was loved by all of us. As he rests ever so gently in the arms of the Lord, may you find peace and comfort, knowing that he will be forever watching over and loving you from his heavenly home.
Love n Hugs
Trish Nigh