Obituary of Norman Laity
LAITY, Norman Stanley -
In gratitude for a long life well lived, and with deep sorrow the family announces that in his 99th year, Dad passed into eternal rest on May 18th, 2024, in Chatham, Ontario in the arms of his family. May the Lord, with Enis and Rayden by His side, welcome our Dad with open arms.
Norman was the beloved husband to the late Enis (nee Oliverio) for 68 years. Cherished father of Donald (late Elizabeth Laity), Dr. Alan (Sharon Laity), and Mary Lou (Tom Muschik).
He will be missed by his grandchildren, Roseanne (Rich Eklund), Jeanine Laity, Aaron (Allison Laity), Kevin (Michelle Laity), Whitney (Ryan Bourdeau), Brad (Olivia Muschik) and his great grandchildren, the late Rayden Eklund, Owen Eklund, Bryton Phillips, Aislyn Bourdeau, Dominic Muschik.
Born to Alice and Howard Laity on September 27th, 1925, Norman was the last surviving member of his generation within his family.
Dear Uncle to many nieces and nephews whom he adored and a mentor and friend to many.
His love for his family was nothing short of stellar and will be forever cherished by all of us.
The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the staff at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Medicine Unit in Wallaceburg and in Chatham, the staff at Riverview Gardens, sixth floor, for their exemplary care and support throughout dad’s illness.
Our family will receive guests at 1:00 P.M. in a Celebration of Life for both Mom and Dad on Thursday July 4th, 2024, at St. Gerard Majella Church (211 Pentagon Blvd., Sault Ste. Marie), followed by The Mass of the Resurrection at 2 P.M. The inurnment for both Mom and Dad will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For those unable to attend the funeral, the service will be live both streamed and recorded. The link, available below, will not be available until 5 minutes before the service begins
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Password (case sensitive): Laity
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Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of The McKinlay Funeral Home, Chatham, ON and The O’Sullivan Funeral Home, Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
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