NORMAN GARROD LARSEN

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• I am saddened to read of Professor Norman Larsen's passing - a discovery I just made (in August 2021) upon searching to recall a bit about him linked to an important impression he made upon me when I was a student of his class at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law in 1983. He was a fine person and personified the social justice lawyer. I will in fact share the story tomorrow in a staff meeting at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law where I teach (following a career as an international civil servant jurist)... trying my best to teach in Professor Larsen's spirit and help the next generation continue the long march towards realising social justice. RIP Professor Larsen. - Posted by: John Packer (student) on: Aug 24, 2021

• I have known Norm since I was 8 yrs Old when he lived above my Aunt n uncle on Wpg Ave. We lost touch when I married and moved to Arizona in 1962 Where I've lived ever since. We reconnected around 1982 n had some Great conversations n lunches when I would visit my Mother in Wpg. By Coincidence Norm's Mom lived in The same Apt complex before they Both entered Care Centers I never Met Kenton or Janna but my sincere Wishes for your health n happiness are in my thoughts n prayers. And of course to you Linda although I didn't see very often but thought you were a lovely person n know you are always welcome to keep in touch with me. I may be moving to Flagstaff Arizona next Spring n will send my new address at that time. - Posted by: Helen (Holmes) Harvey (dear old friend) on: Jul 05, 2017

• Our sympathies to you and your family. We have never met but as noted, I am Norm's cousin. (Lewis Riise's son) I rarely seen Norm but met with him about ten years ago when passing through Winnipeg. I also seen him when I visited Aunt Ida. We always had a good visit in spite of her hearing. She told me that she enjoyed my visit because I was the only one left who knew about life back in our early days near Simmie. It is odd that we both have a son named Kenton, an unusual name. I called Sid on his birthday last week and when I asked about Norm he said he hadn't heard for quite some time. Again our sympathies to you. - Posted by: Conrad Riise (Cousin) on: May 06, 2017

• I went to Hugh John MacDonald and Daniel MacIntyre schools with Norm. We lived 3 streets away from him. He was a first class person with high morals. I did not see him for many years since I moved away from Winnipeg. Then when I moved back I met him in at Lions Place. We started a friendship again, having many coffee breaks. He never spoke of his illness and I didn't know he was sick. I will miss him greatly. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Frank Stroppa (friend) on: May 04, 2017

• I remember Norm with deep fondness, and now with sadness at his passing. He was a highly respected colleague in the Legislative Counsel Office of Manitoba Justice. He was an excellent drafter and a good listener and mentor. He had a knack for knowing how to read and respond to young professionals who were struggling with big decisions, such as changing a career path. - Posted by: Jake Harms (Former colleague) on: May 01, 2017

• Our sincere condolences to you, Kenton and Janna and family on the passing of your dear father. We have fond memories of him. Since we are going out of town this week, we are very sorry to miss the memorial service. - Posted by: Henry & Martha Fast (Friend) on: Apr 30, 2017