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Laurie Pickard

10/23/2022

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It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Laurie Pickard (nee Stanley) as a result of a very short but fierce battle with cancer at the age of 70. Laurie was born in Bath, New Brunswick and moved to Brantford, Ontario as an infant. She was predeceased by her father Marshall Everett, her stepfather Bill Stanley, and her brother Wendell Stanley. She will be greatly missed by her mother Nora Stanley, her stepmother Bernice Everett, her brother Dwight Stanley (Jan), her sister Linda Stanley (John), as well as her nieces and nephews.
 
Laurie will be forever missed by her best friend and husband of 42 years, Charlie Pickard. They made the most of every day together - spending time in their hot tub or at the beach listening to their favourite music, watching their favourite shows, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and going on bike rides around town. The two were inseparable soulmates, and Charlie is forever grateful for the perfect life that they shared and the family they created together. 
 
Laurie’s legacy will live on through her three children; Tracy (Jeremy Sims), William (Rosanna), Charles (Kylie), and four grandchildren; Aria Sims, Ethan Pickard, Lily Pickard, and Charlie Pickard (due February 2023). Everything Laurie did in her life was for or with her children and grandchildren. Being a mom was the most important thing in the world to her and that was only amplified as she became a grandmother.
 
Laurie was a special part of the Pickard family. She joined the family in 1979 through her marriage to Charlie. She is predeceased by her mother and father-in-law, Eileen and Sidney Pickard, and niece, Erin Pickard. Though the Pickard family is large, Laurie’s loud and joyful presence will be noticeably missed at family gatherings by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Terri and Rob Collins, Sharon and Neil Parkinson, Mary and Mike Synnott, and Frank and Cathy Pickard, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Laurie was known for creating beautiful cakes and delicious lasagnas for family gatherings, as well as sharing stories and laughing with loved ones. 
 
Laurie will always be remembered for her incredible baking, her beautiful curly hair, her amazing sense of humour, the way that she loved her home daycare children like they were her own and for her ability to talk to anyone and everyone.
 
Even in her last days, Laurie focused on ensuring that everyone around her was taken care of. Her heart was truly made of gold. We are so grateful for the medical care and love provided by Dr. Bedrosian and Dr. Harlick throughout these past few months. Laurie’s final days were spent surrounded by her family under the exceptional care of the nurses at Lisaard House in Cambridge. 
 
Friends and relatives are invited to Laurie’s funeral service at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (49 Blueridge Ave, Kitchener) at 10:30am on Saturday, November 5th, followed by a celebration of Laurie’s life from 1:00-3:00pm at WildCraft (425 King Street North, Waterloo).
 
As expressions of sympathy and to show our gratitude for their heartfelt care, donations can be made online to Lisaard House. https://www.lisaardandinnisfree.com/.
 
Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Laurie's obituary notice on Facebook.
7 Comments
Anne Reinhardt
10/28/2022 08:22:54 pm

RIP Laurie, you were loved by all. I met Laurie at Curves many years ago. Her smile would enter the room before she did. Such a lovely lady!

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Deirdre Large (COBS BAKERY)
10/29/2022 02:40:18 pm

Hello Pickard family.. although we did not know Laurie well, she became a familiar face to us at COBS bakery at the Boardwalk. Always a smile and kind words, always talking and sharing pics of her grandchildren, she was a bright light during my shifts whenever I saw her. Much love to all of you. We will miss her ❤

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Brian and Cindy Chambers
10/29/2022 06:42:24 pm

We are sorry to have read about Laurie's passing. May she rest in peace.
We met the Pickards when our sons Anthony and Jeff played hockey with Willie and Charles.
May memories of her bring you comfort and take care.
Brian and Cindy Chambers

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Don and Pat Boland
11/3/2022 11:56:02 am

We are so very sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. We send our deepest condolences to Charlie and the rest of the family. She will forever live on in your hearts. May you find comfort in Laurie's memory.
Don and Pat Boland

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Mary Lou Conway
11/3/2022 02:02:27 pm

What a sad day when someone so young and vibrant is taken from us. My deepest condolences to all the Pickard family..
I knew Laurie as a co-member at GoodLife Fitness, and her big smile always lit up the gym. She made everyone's day happy.
It's been said that "true sympathy is many hearts sharing one sorrow" - and mine is with you today as you grieve the loss of your lovely Laurie.

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GARTZ Family, Kevin, Sandra and Brad
11/5/2022 08:13:42 pm

Deepest Sympathies to all the family. Thinking of you all. Memory of Laurie: screaming in the hockey arena Go Team!

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Cathryn Benjamin
11/7/2022 03:13:55 pm

My deepest condolences to Laurie's family and friends. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting her at the Goodlife on Highland. Her energy was radiant, and her laugh was so infectious! I don't think there was a moment that I ever saw her without a smile on her face, even when working out! Though I didn't have the pleasure of meeting her family, I felt I had as she spoke about them with such love and affection. She truly was a rare gem. All those who had the pleasure of knowing her, are better because of it. May she rest in peace.

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