August 10, 1947 – April 19, 2021

Laurie Allan Parsons was 73 years of age when he passed away on April 19, 2021 at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops, British Columbia with his wife Joanne Parsons by his side. Laurie was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Osborne and Jean on August 10, 1947. Laurie married Joanne on December 31, 1983 in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

Laurie is preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Terry.

He is survived by his Wife, Joanne Parsons; Son, Darren Parsons; Sister Sharon White; Brother, Brian Parsons; Granddaughters, Kaylee Parsons and Jaycee Parsons; Sister-in-Law, Judy Parsons; Sister Sharon Almas (David); Brother, Brian Parker, (Marie); Nephews, Kevin Parsons (Darlene Cashin) and Shawn Parsons (Rhonda); Niece, Trina McNamara (Mack); Nephews David John, Benjamin & Matthew; Grand Niece, Kayla Parsons; Grand Nephews, Cole Parsons and Connor McNamara; Godson, Darshan Sidhoo and Goddaughter, Kendra Gattey; plus many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. A special mention to Uncle Ron Parsons and Aunt Jeannie and Uncle Earl O’Neil, who spent many wonderful hours on the phone talking with Laurie over the years.

“You can shed tears because they are gone, Or you can smile because they lived. You can close your eyes and pray they will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that they left for you. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see them. Or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday, You can remember only that they are gone, Or you can cherish their memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind and feel empty, Or you can do what they would want. Smile, Open your heart, Love…and go on. —Elizabeth Ammons

Sincere Thanks to Dr. MacDonald and staff at the Kamloops Cancer Clinic, Dr. Jason O’Connell and everyone at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home – they are true angels,

Due to the restrictions at this time, the family wishes to have a Celebration of Laurie’s Life at a later date. We do, however, encourage family and friends to send condolences and messages of support through the Schoening Funeral Home Site www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

In Lieu of flowers memorials or donations may be given to the Canadian Cancer Foundations in his honour.

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services 250-374-1454.

 

• Date : 2021-04-19
• Location : Kamloops