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The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of Lawrence (Larry) George Woods OLS# 1135 It is with profound sadness that the family announces the death of Larry at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Friday, November 19, 2021, aged 84, after a very long and courageous battle with sarcoidosis. He was the beloved husband of Shirley Loker (59 years) and adored father of Laura and her husband Randy Cronsilver, Lisa, Lynn and her husband Darryl Burtch, and Louise. Dear Grampa of Kathryn and husband Mark, Tyler, Natalie, Jordan, Amanda, Curtis, Colin, Alexander, Devin, Aliya and Jamie, and Great-Grampa of Cameron and Keelie. Brother of Vilma and her husband John Bedell. Predeceased by his younger brother, Sidney Kenneth Woods (2012). Dear brother-in-law of Lorena Koike-Woods, Bob Loker and Geraldine, Roy Loker and Rachel. Lovingly remembered by many cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Larry was born in Timmins, on July 3, 1937 to parents Sidney William and Merna Woods (nee Thomson). After graduating from Dundas District High School in 1957, he took an apprenticeship with his father to become an Ontario Land Surveyor, receiving his certification in 1963. He joined the family firm – Sidney W. Woods Engineers and Surveyors and later, opened his own business L. G. Woods Surveyors in Dundas. He lived his life with great love for his family and friends and the community. He was a Rotarian for 49 years and a Past-President of the Hamilton Homebuilders Association. He served on the Wentworth County Board of Education for 11 years. His interests included, but were not limited to, travelling, dancing, fishing, cooking, reading, and gardening. Fully vaccinated family and friends will be received for visitation on Friday, November 26th from 4pm to 8pm at the Dodsworth-Brown Funeral Home, 378 Wilson Street, Ancaster, ON L9G 2C2. Funeral service to be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 27th at 11:00 a.m. Proof of full vaccination will be required to enter the building. Cremation to follow. Interment at Grove Cemetery, Dundas at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hamilton Downtown Rotary Club. Due to serious allergies any flower arrangements must not contain roses, poinsettias, or lilies, and a scent-free environment is requested. Kindly refrain from wearing colognes or perfumes. Please sign the online Book of Condolence at www.dbancaster.ca.
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Wayne Douglas Brubacher
11/23/2021 06:28:14 pm
Dear Shirley and Family,
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Michael Lawlor, O.L.S. (Ret)
11/25/2021 02:01:11 pm
My condolences.
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