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Lawrence (“Larry”) Chiarot

6/21/2021

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Avid reader. English teacher. Hockey coach. World traveler. Community volunteer. Football player. Late night comedy goer. Amico. These are some words that capture who Larry was and will be remembered by.

Similar to how Larry dealt with all learned and lived experiences, he managed his sudden illness with strength and grace. Larry peacefully passed on the 21st day of June 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario. Born on the 19th day of February 1945 in Hamilton, Ontario, Lawrence “Larry” Chiarot, beloved husband of Mary (née Cowan) of 54 adventurous years; dear sons Cameron, Colin (Melissa) and adored grandsons Cooper and Carter. Larry was the youngest of five children of late Italian immigrant parents, Bruno and Natalina Chiarot and brothers Roland (“Ron”) and Dino. Survived by brother Rudolph (“Rudy”) (Marion) Chiarot, sister, Nancy Chiarot along with numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Larry graduated in the spring of 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Waterloo Lutheran University (Wilfrid Laurier University) and completed his teaching certification from the University of Western Ontario. Larry’s career and flare for adventure, took he and his family across Ontario, living in cities, small towns, and rural farming communities. Larry began his 32-year career teaching English and later helping students as a Guidance Counsellor. If you had the opportunity to meet Larry, you would have witnessed his humorous icebreaker “Ya know, I was in prison!” Larry got a kick out of seeing the reaction on the faces of people he just met. Truthfully, Larry, was in prison, but fortunately he was on the outside of the locked cells where he was responsible for helping setup an academic program for a maximum-security facility in Ontario.

Larry was passionate about teaching, but not only in a classroom setting – As an avid reader and traveller, Larry enjoyed sharing his experiences and learnings with family, friends, and strangers in an elevator. Larry, an extrovert, liked to be surrounded by people and was always willing and interested in new experiences and adventures. During his life, Larry renovated the family home, built a cottage, drove a used Canadian military ambulance, enjoyed fishing, and volunteered for a local railway committee.

Indeed, Larry had a wonderful and fruitful life, and he will always be remembered for his charm, wit and friendship. Lawrence ci mancherà, ma non sarà dimenticato.

Cremation has taken place. A private family interment has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the St. Mary's Hospital Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society. Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com.  Please visit Larry's obituary notice on Facebook.
22 Comments
Gail Marris-Hardie
6/23/2021 01:44:10 pm

We are so sad to hear Larry has passed. Doug and I wish you and your family our love and condolences. Love Gail & Doug

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 12:31:25 pm

Thank you so much, Gail & Doug. Mary & family

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Jim and Holly (Plumb) Henderson
6/23/2021 02:26:19 pm

So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We speak of Larry, Mary and family often as such great friends to my parents, Phil and Barb Plumb, and the fun we all had together throughout the years. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Holly ( and Jim)

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:16:08 pm

Thank you so much, Holly & Jim. Luv Mary & family

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Rick Gerger & Family
6/23/2021 05:47:32 pm

Dear Mary, Colin & Family, We are so very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. We cherish the memories we have of the time your family lived in Bayfield.
Rick, Kelly, Brandy & Dawn

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:17:37 pm

Many thanks, Rick, Kelly, Brandy & Dawn. Thank God for the memories, eh.... Hope you are all doing well. Luv Mary & family

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Michael Lowater and Family
6/25/2021 06:35:54 pm

We share in your deep sadness. Larry was a someone who made everyone’s day with his smile and laugh. I have such fond memories of visiting the cottage. Not just the great fun we had in the lake but also the fun Larry had telling me of all the wild animals I might run into during my trek to the outhouse. The world was a better place with him in it.

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:18:52 pm

Thank you so much Michael & family. Happy to know you have some fun memories of Larry. Luv Mary & family

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Wendy Ross and Mel Ross
6/25/2021 08:39:15 pm

My father and I met both Larry and Mary in Ajijic, Mexico many years ago. The kindness and friendliness of this wonderful couple were shown immediately to us and they have remained in touch over the years. Our sincere condolences Mary.

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:20:09 pm

Thank you so much, Wendy & Mel. Thank God for the memories! Luv Mary & family

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Mark Rome
6/25/2021 09:04:21 pm

Life flies by so fast. I am very saddened to hear Larry is no longer with us. I have such wonderful memories of his stories, his laughter , his kindness and his family. Larry knew how to live . My sincere condolences to Mary and family.

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:21:12 pm

Thanks so much, Marcus! We'll cherish all the fun memories for sure! Luv Mary & family

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Donna and Doug Waugh
6/25/2021 09:12:41 pm

So sorry Mary to hear about your loss! Doug and I were so fortunate to be able to share some good times with both you and Larry at Panama City Beach. We especially enjoyed our good times hanging around the pool, going for ice cream cones, and sharing a nice Chinese lunch with you and Larry! We remember seeing Larry always enjoying a good book, however , he would always put down the book to share a nice conversation with us. So Sorry Mary for your loss! Thinking of You, please keep in touch with me! Donna and Doug

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:22:43 pm

Thank you so much, Donna & Doug - yes, I sure DO have some fun memories of our times together in PCB. Luv Mary & family

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Jan silk
6/25/2021 09:55:24 pm

A wonderful man is gone. Mary, and boys I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories visiting you with Sandy. So much laughing between all of us.

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:23:57 pm

Thanks so much, Jan - we sure DID have fun times together - in particular at the lake, eh.... Luv Mary & family

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Diane Lowater link
6/26/2021 12:46:41 am

I am at a loss for words other than I know Mary exactly what you are going thru. My heart breaks for you and the family. You and Larry were there for David and myself at a moments notice. Larry’s passing has brought back all the feelings I went thru when David passed away in Jan. 2021. Your friendship is truly a blessing. Much love, Diane

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:25:35 pm

Thanks so much, Diane - yes, we had some good times together & assisted where possible. Luv Mary & family

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Carol and Dave Maes
6/26/2021 02:28:07 pm

Dear Mary, we were lucky enough to meet you and Larry in Costa Rica, and yes we were one of the ones Larry used his humorous icebreaker on, "Ya know, I was in prison!" From then on we all became firm friends and had many conversations into the wee hours, on balmy evenings in CR. Not to mention, all the adventures there, and then all of us staying in a 'Youth Hostel' in Panama and Larry zip-lining with us! After we all left CR, we visited you in your beautiful home at the lake, where you both were such gracious hosts, taking us to some of your favourite places and introducing us to some of your family and many friends. Further down the years, we stayed with you for a week in Florida and we will always remember the laughter and joy. We will forever cherish our very happy and special memories with you both. We cannot express how sorry we both are to hear of Larry's passing. Larry will be missed and our hearts go out to you and your family. God bless and sending sincere condolences. With much love, Carolina and Daveed

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:27:20 pm

Oh boy - did we have fun, eh....lotza awsome memories to cherish. Thanks so much dear Daveed & Carolina. Luv Mary & family

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Don Perro
6/29/2021 04:38:34 pm

I am so sorry for your loss, dear Mary, Cam and Colin. He has always been my "Uncle" Larry and his patience and humour, ability to take (and certainly to give) a joke and his unlimited tolerance of a rowdy group of cottage teenagers will hold a place in my heart forever. Love to you all, Don.

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Mary Chiarot link
7/18/2021 01:28:27 pm

So happy for you that you have some great memories of Larry, Donald. Those sure were fun times at the first cottage! Luv Mary & family

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