PERRY LAWRENCE

Condolences & Memories (32 entries)

• Very good friends with Perry growing up. I had the pleasure of playing hockey and going to school with Perry for 6 years. I will never ever forget Perry's slapshot, even as a kid it was scary. He is a natural athlete and a true gentlemen. Love you bro and I will never forget you! Deepest sympathy to the Lawrence Family. - Posted by: Billy Shewfelt (Friend) on: Jul 09, 2019

• Vern. Marth . My deepest sympathy to you all I can't imagine a more tragic time My heart and thoughts are with you Peter - Posted by: Peter McLean (friend. coworker) on: Oct 31, 2014

• Martha and Vern I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know of the memorial service and I just learned of Perry's passing. I would have been at the service had I known. My co-workers and I will miss seeing you Martha and Perry. Please don't be a stranger. Blessings to you and your family. Suzanne Rutledge - Posted by: Suzanne Rutledge (staff at Deer Lodge Centre) on: Apr 02, 2014

• To the Lawrence family: Sorry to hear of Perry's passing. We moved from the area long ago, but remember Perry's smile & "fun" character. We occasionally heard about your family & your devotion to Perry. No one can imagine what you went through; may Perry rest in peace, & may you continue your strength to go on. It is strange, just a month ago Perry entered our thoughts and we wondered who we could contact to find out about him. Our prayers are with you. - Posted by: Ernie & Margaret Choptuik, and Darryl Choptuik & family (Residents in Charleswood until 1988; Darryl went to Oak Park & we knew Perry) on: Feb 25, 2014

• There are times when even though no one has the perfect words, we just need to hear, "I'm sorry for your sadness" and there are moments when, even though no one knows exactly how you are feeling, it's important to know people are there for you. Take comfort in knowing that Perry had such a loving and supportive family. Our very deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Terry and Phyllis Kilburn (Friends) on: Feb 20, 2014

• Martha –Vern-Troy. I am so saddened to learn of Perry’s passing. As a long time friend and manager of Perry in his early years in hockey I deeply feel your pain. We have been robbed of a very talented young man. Please know our sons are together now and can look back on their hockey and baseball years together. I will never forget Perry, what a character he was..On the ice and in the dressing room. Rest in peace, Geoff Walker - Posted by: Geoffrey Walker (Friend) on: Feb 19, 2014

• My thoughts and best wishes are sent to you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Ron Trottier (Business acquaintance) on: Feb 13, 2014

• My thoughts and best wishes are sent to you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Ron Trottier (Business acquaintance) on: Feb 13, 2014

• Martha and Vern, I'm very sorry that you are having to experience the loss of Perry. I will miss seeing you at Deer Lodge. It was so very nice to see the love, support and great care you so selflessly gave to Perry; you are remarkable parents. - Posted by: Tracy Runions (Friend) on: Feb 12, 2014

• Martha, Vern and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. All of Perry's friends are very lucky to have known him and spent time with him through his youth. Perry was so loved by everyone who knew him well, and many who simply enjoyed watching him play hockey. Perry could always make us laugh, no matter the situation! Watching Perry play and move up through the hockey system was simply amazing, he always had that special talent that so many others wished they had. I know I can still picture him clearly on the ice! Our depeest sympathies go out to all of you. May he finally rest in peace. Sincerely, the Coopers - Posted by: Kristin Cooper (friend) on: Feb 12, 2014

• Our condolences to Martha,Vern and Troy. Our prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Glenn and Kelly Antonation (family) on: Feb 11, 2014

• We are sad to hear about Perry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All our love Shirley, Stephanie and Steve xoxo - Posted by: Shirley, Stephanie and Steve Jackson (cousin) on: Feb 11, 2014

• Vern, Martha, Troy & Family So sorry for your loss of Perry, it will be a hard time. Perry was always full of life, his name was mentioned a lot of times in our family. I,m sorry I cannot attend the funeral we are away in Mexico for 2 weeks, but hopefully one of the kids will be there. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Will get in touch when I get back. Thinking of you love Diane Skolesdki - Posted by: Vern & Martha (Friend) on: Feb 11, 2014

• Our sincerest sympathies Martha, Vern and Troy. I remember the good times with Perry... playing on the beach at Chippewa Park in Thunder Bay, swimming at your home in Winnipeg, taking the bus with Perry to see 'The Empire Strikes Back' at the movie theatre, and a family visit together to the Winnipeg zoo. He is now in a better place, free to be active and have fun again. Sincerely, Wade and Trudy Kaskiw - Posted by: Wade and Trudy Kaskiw (Cousin) on: Feb 10, 2014

• My sincere condolences - I remember when Perry was admitted and my father was in the hospital struggling to live but he couldn't win the fight. Perry was brought in and he was just down the hall from my dad and we prayed for him and stopped by from time to time as the weeks went on. After our father died, we left the hospital and often wondered what became of your son. My father was such a hockey fan and my brother played with the Selkirk Steelers and the Bisons. We were so sorry to see how badly hurt your son was. His battle was long and hard and well-fought. Prayers for you and your family. - Posted by: Ellen Cook () on: Feb 09, 2014

• RIP my friend from long ago. My deepest condolences to family. Perry was a teammate from the early hockey days in Charleswood. - Posted by: Darcy Milkowski (Friend ) on: Feb 09, 2014

• Dear Martha & Vern, Shirley and I were truly saddened to hear of Perry's passing after his long struggle at Deer Lodge and send our sincerest condolences. Our son, Greg, who played so much hockey with Perry and with their teen buddies, Sanjay Guiliani, Jeff Hallock, Kelly Gordon, Blair Graveline, Jason Cooper and Mike Dudick and others. Perry was always in our thoughts as these boys gathered together from time to time, visiting Perry when they could and reminiscing. Greg has always kept in touch with his Winnipeg and Oak Park High School mates and in doing so has kept us informed on Perry. We remember, too, our first meeting with you both as parents at one of their hockey games when we learned you were an old schoolmate of mine whom I knew as Elmer. What a nice surprise that was. We send our fondest regards and memories of watching many hockey games of Perry's in Winnipeg. Sincerely, Shirley and Cleve Cooper - Posted by: Shirley and Cleve Cooper (Friends) on: Feb 09, 2014

• Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence, Troy & Cheryl: our thoughts are with you during this most difficult of times. - Posted by: Matt & Linda Baron (Friends of Family) on: Feb 08, 2014

• Vern & Martha, I just heard about Perry's passing from Todd after his long struggle. It's been so many years since our boys played hockey together in Charleswood. I remember Perry as being such a fine boy and a good friend of Todd. His struggle is over and I hope he is at peace. You have our sympathy, he will be missed. Jim and Family - Posted by: Jim Bogardis & Family (Friends from Winnipeg) on: Feb 08, 2014

• We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. - Posted by: Bob & Marge Lees (Friends) on: Feb 08, 2014

• RIP Perry. My condolences to Perry's family and friends. - Posted by: Mark Anthony (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2014

• Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence So sorry to hear of a your loss. All of Perry's friends will sadly miss him. Take care of yourselves. Marie Webster - Posted by: Marie (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2014

• Martha and Vern... I am so sad to hear of Perry's passing. Even though I didn't get to see him very much, he was always in my thoughts and in my heart. Perry was truly one in a million. You couldn't help but smile when you saw Perry. I will never forget him and I will hold the memories I have of him in my heart forever. Perry was very lucky to have such a loving family by his side and a mother that took such amazing care of him. My deepest sympathy to all of you. He will be missed by so many. - Posted by: Kimberly Pich (Friend) on: Feb 07, 2014

• We are so sorry to hear about Perry. Thinking of you at this sad time and hoping warm memories will help comfort you.. - Posted by: Connie Torossi (Boatman) (Friend) on: Feb 07, 2014

• Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family. - Posted by: Michael & Michelle Derewianko (Friend) on: Feb 07, 2014

• Martha and Vern I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care of yourselves. Bev (Brandon) - Posted by: mAATHA AND vERN () on: Feb 06, 2014

• We have reminisced with you over the years Perry's many ways of making us laugh. He loved to entertain a crowd playing hockey, while attending school and just whenever an opportunity presented itself! One of our favourites was how he described himself after going X-country skiing with his mother. We send you our caring love, Martha, Vern, Troy and his family at this very sad time. Hugs to all! Diane & Gord Murison - Posted by: Diane and Gord Murison (Friends) on: Feb 06, 2014

• Martha and Vern: Martha I wanted to tell you how sorry (and shocked) I was to hear of Perry's passing, I actually wanted to call you but no one from Lodge 5 could give me your number. My heart goes out to you and Vern. I have gotten to know you so well at Deer Lodge, I kinda can't imagine you not there. When things calm down, please call me and maybe we could get together for a coffee or lunch Martha.. My thoughts are with you Martha... - Posted by: Sandra Magnusson (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2014

• The long battle is over. Many happy memories of our visits, and our children playing together. Perry is now in heaven doing all the things he always loved to do. Extending our deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Jo-Ann and Ken Kaskiw (Aunt and Uncle) on: Feb 06, 2014

• To Martha and Vern ... We are so so sorry to hear that Perry has passed away. We had such a nice talk about Perry in November and things sounded good. I'm sure it has been a long and difficult road over the years. I pray that he is resting in peace. Our deepest sympathy. Brian & Lynn Rudniski (Wayne's brother & sister-in-law) - Posted by: Lynn Rudniski (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2014

• Vern and Martha -- sorry to hear about your loss. Hope all is well with you. - Posted by: Doug Rintoul (friend) on: Feb 06, 2014

• We were saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved son and brother. You have all shown such strength, love and courage, in your care of Perry, over the past years. We all have such wonderful memories of times with Perry as a young man, and we pray that God will give you strength in the days and months ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Gayle, Jeff, Shannon, Sheila Hallock and their families. - Posted by: Gayle Hallock (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2014