Lawrence Curry
Lieu de naissance : SYDNEY, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Dartmouth, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 23 janvier 2012
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather on Jan. 23, 2012, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Sydney, N.S., Lawrence was an avid athlete and educator, played hockey for the Halifax Jr. Canadiens and Sorel Blackhawks of the QMJHL as well as Saint Mary’s University. His love of the game led him to coach at all levels from minor to varsity hockey at St. Mary’s and Acadia as well as Kings Edgehill Private School, where he also taught academics.
Lawrence was a member of CPGA for many years and served as education chairman. He began his golf career at Lingan Golf Club, Sydney, N.S., as an assistant pro. He then moved to Brightwood Golf Club, Dartmouth. He was the first head pro at Avon Valley Golf club in Falmouth, N.S., where he was instrumental in the design and development of the course. Lawrence was passionate about the game and shared his love and knowledge through teaching others.
He was predeceased by his father, Frank, mother, Florence (Moore) and his brother, Hugh Curry.
He is survived by his loving wife, Zita; children, Paul (Renee) Curry, Rosalyn (Chris) Goddard and Lawrence Curry Jr.; siblings, Joanne (Sandy) MacAdam, Maryville, N.S., Linda (Greg) Fraser, Longwood, Florida, Marie (Joe) Duggan, Antigonish, N.S., Frank (Margaret) Curry, Tampa, Florida, Patricia Branson, Halifax, N.S.; sister-in-law, Brenda Curry, Sydney, N.S.; granddaughter, Blake; grandsons, Max, Coen and Gabriel, as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. at Atlantic Funeral Homes, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. also at Atlantic Funeral Homes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the IWK Children’s Wish Foundation or the Maritime Heart Centre.
Online condolences may be sent to www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com.
