Lawrence Joseph McKenna
Lieu de naissance : Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date de naissance : 29 mars 1938
Lieu de décès : Dartmouth, Canada
Date de décès : 5 octobre 2014
After a lengthy illness, Lawrence 'Larry' passed away in the presence of family at his residence at Oakwood Terrace on Oct. 5, 2014.
Son of John Joseph McKenna and Pauline Olga (Lebedoff), Larry was born in Regina, Sask. on March 29, 1938. He served as a Captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RC 97) and received the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) for his years of service and good conduct. He also graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Commerce. Larry worked in administration for many years with The Red Cross and later Scotia Nursing Homes, before serving with the Corps of Commissionaires. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Somme Branch. Larry enjoyed aircraft, classical music, was an avid sports fan, and was always appreciated for his vast knowledge of current events.
Larry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice (Nolan) McKenna; sons, Sean (Michelle) of Dartmouth and Cory (Dawn) of London, Ont.; sister, Cynthia Davidson of Sechelt, B.C.; grandchildren, Zakkary, Joshua, Isabella, Caleb and Cameron; and many nieces and nephews.
Larry was predeceased by his parents; his brother-in-law, Leith and two grandchildren, Canaan and Judah.
Visitation will be held at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10th with accompanying service provided by the Royal Canadian Legion. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11th at St. Thomas More Parish, 15 Caledonia Rd., Dartmouth, Father Jim Richards officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Family flowers only. Special thanks to the compassionate and conscientious staff at Oakwood Terrace, where donations in Larry's memory may be made: 10 Mount Hope Avenue, Dartmouth, N.S.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com, Dartmouth Chapel.
