You are in our hearts always Larry, but especially in the holidays where we celebrated so many happy times. Armand watches Bonanza but can’t find Wagon Trail anymore- bet you are laughing down at us.

Still miss you!

Thinking of your amazing family and friends today. I'm sure you were impressed with the wake, honouring you in a wonderful way! Big Hugs to All. Wishing you the peace of being surrounded by Mr. Pearce's love. 

In my heart always.
Laurie

Another April 1st has gone by - we had a toast to you and once again recognized how much you are missed.
Love always
Laurie

January 2nd has come and gone, but your presence is still very much here with all of us and you are sorely missed. I am sorry that COVID has prevented me from hosting your Irish Wake, but as soon as it is safe to do so, we'll have it in grand style!
Love always
Laurie

It was one year yesterday. I still miss you Granddad.

Today’s your birthday and we toasted a glass in your memory.
I hope that wherever you are you are celebrating the day. You are missed.
Love
Laurie

My Dear Mr. Pearce,
As a little girl you made me feel so special by asking me to bring you orange juice intuitively creating a lifetime bond. Offering a kinship to my father Larry and bringing Joanne into our lives.  Thank you for sharing so many stories of you and my dad. I treasured every one of them. 
So very glad you met and married Laurie. An intellectual equal, she always indulged you. The first story told in my presence of you throwing something you detested of hers into the ocean, as a giggling Laurie shared.  I swear only you could get away with calling such an amazing women "the blonde." Then your two beautiful sons, who reflected you in every way. Thank you for including us in your life. You gave so much. A gentleman, charming all who knew you. The knowing twinkle. You were such a delight. I will hold every memory dear. Sending very Big Hugs to your family. Love Vicki and family.

Larry was an uncle that I only met late in life.  His devotion to Laurie was obvious to anyone who saw them together. I admired Larry for his acceptance and welcome to a group of family that he never knew existed. He handled it all with acceptance, diplomacy and open arms. This meant so much to my Dad, his half brother. I am forever grateful that they met and formed a relationship. My deepest condolences to Laurie and all the family. I hope one day I have the opportunity to meet the rest of Larry’s family.

I spent a few terrific years working for the Emergency Social Services Association when Larry was the President. Through that time I got to know Larry and Laurie quite well, and had the pleasure of being invited to their house for dinner on a number of occasions. Larry was a joy to work for and with. He was a gentleman in every respect and a very knowledgeable person when it came to emergency preparedness and management. I learned a lot from him. We shared many hours together working on behalf of all the ESS volunteers in the province and I like to think we accomplished a lot on their behalf during our relatively short time together. RIP Larry!!!

We are deeply saddened at the thought of not seeing Larry’s "knowing grin" with that twinkle in his eye. Always kind, wise, and with a dash of mischievous humour. Both of us have so many wonderful memories of moments that we have each shared with Larry and we will cherish those always. Dee still talks about their the shared laughter, music and lunches during their outings… and those were in route to/from doctor visits! He adored Laurie. I don’t think I ever had a visit with Larry when he didn’t express his love and admiration of her many qualities… her cooking most definitely always included!

We have lost more than a neighbour, we’ve lost a dear friend. Our deepest condolences to Laurie, Scott and Family.

Doug & Dee Fleming

Larry, I will miss your fun and loving energy and care to make this world a better place. Your contributions to Emergency Management have been instrumental in advancing this field. CRHNet will not be the same without you. My thoughts are with you Laurie, and your family. XO

Larry was a wonderful spirit and always a pleasure to be around. I got to know him very well through the construction of his and Laurie’s home on Indian Arm. I always felt welcomed and sensed a natural rapport with Larry. My deepest condolences to Laurie and family.

Larry was a kind and generous man with a finely tuned sense of humour. I hold dear the many good times he and Laurie and Dianne and I shared, one of the most memorable being an astonishingly fine dinner at their home up Indian Arm at which Larry made his famous (and ever so much appreciated) crab cakes. He will be missed.

Larry was one of the kindest and gentle men that I have ever met. I have told to my friends I have a real gentleman in my next door. He loved my Korean food and welcomed me whenever I visited him. His smile will be remembered for a long time. There have been two parties in Canada that I loved and enjoyed most were Larry's birthday party and Carol ship parade party hosted by Larry's lovely wife Laurie. Zak and I will miss Larry so much...

Dear Laurie my deepest condolences to you and family.
A chance encounter while convalescing at LVCC in 2019 is where I met Larry. He was quick to say hello and the weeks following were filled with wonderful stories of his career and travels. He had a marvelous sense of humour and we shared many laughs. I looked forward to sharing meals with him. 
He had a twinkle in his eye when he mentioned his beloved Laurie and his family.
It was a pleasure to have met him.

I’m very sorry to read that Larry passed away. I remember meeting him during a field trip when Laurie was teaching at BCIT. I recall him being so nice and friendly. As a former student, I wanted to send my sincerest condolences to Laurie, and all your family and friends.

The thought of not spending another moment with Larry, our neighbour and friend, rents a giant hole in our hearts. Memories of this honourable gentleman, his kindness and endearing story telling will fill our souls forever. Brian and Mary Jane

Larry was a wonderful father for his two sons, Kelly and Scott, he was also a loving husband for Laurie and a great, grandad for Allie. He enjoyed having people over to his home where he could make a fantastic salmon on the bbq. Many a dinner involved good conversation about everything and anything from stories of when he was in the military to tales of past trips or maybe even the latest news on what wine was now in stock at the wine store up the road. I always enjoyed talking with him about the latest new murder drama series on PBS. Larry loved to sing, he even joined the choir when he was stuck in Lynn Valley care home with his broken ankle. He would hear them starting to practice and try to hurry us along with our visits so he could get to the practice. Larry was a super nice guy who will always remain in our hearts.

My sincerest condolences to Laurie, Family & Friends on Larry's passing.
Larry was a true gentleman and a gracious host during our summer vacations visiting Donna & Armand at Sunshine Falls.
Rest in Peace Larry

Larry wasn’t only a neighbour or friend, he was family. The first time we came to view the property we purchased at Sunshine in early 1996, he embraced us like we were long lost cousins and things just got closer as years went on. We spent most holidays, Christmas, birthdays, April Fools Day ( that was Larry’s B-day lol) together. We dined, wine tasted, watched sunsets, discussed politics,religion, roads issues, loves and dislikes - never a negative or sore word. We were close, so close that it’s not possible to believe he’s still not with us. In navigating his health challenges the past number of years, we supported his courage and determination- he was not going to leave his Goddess Laurie till God just said, we need you in heaven to manage emergency Preparedness- and no one else will do. So Larry, as the Wagon train characters say- Happy Trails, we love you and have many many fond memories of your wonderful kinship. Armand can’t watch that show without you.

Dear Laurie and family,
I’m sorry for your loss. I feel lucky to have known Larry and benefitted from his wisdom and great experience in emergency management.
Best,
Fiona

Larry was a good man who loved his family and cherished his friends and he was loved and cherished in return. I will certainly miss our conversations. 

My Dad and I had a great relationship. As an adult, I was incredibly lucky to be able to spend so much time with him. Looking back, it doesn't seem like it was enough though.

I was saddened to hear about the loss of my Granddad, Larry. I will miss you, and am grateful for the time we got to spend together.

I am so grateful for the many years we had together; we shared so much - our work and passion for improving the state of emergency management in Canada, the trips we took around the world, and the support and love from family and friends. I just wish we had had more time. Larry was the love of my life and I will, and do, miss him terribly.