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Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre at the age of 94 years.
Beloved wife of the late Mac Laing. Loving mother of James (Pennie) and Trevor (Tracy).
Granny of Tabitha, Sierra (Brady), Mackenzie, Talus, Aiden and Quinn. Great Granny of Kai, Asher and Harrison. Daughter of the late Angus and Myra Bennett. Dear sister of Trevor Bennett (Mildred) and the late Grace Abelseth (late Jal). She will be remembered by her nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429 on Thursday November 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Mrs. Beverly Boyd officiating followed by a “come and go”. For those that are not able to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed. Please follow the link and register to view online. https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=f61d3857-d9af-42d8-b819-b38c1a25c0f4
Memorial donations made to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
The family would like to thank the Sault Area Hospital staff, the Lady Dunn Health Centre Doctor, nurses and staff, the March of Dimes, Wawa and Meals on Wheels, Wawa for the care that Barbara received.
(Arrangements entrusted to Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa.
- In Memory – John Haidarenko - December 25, 2024
- BANMAN, Susan Ann - December 23, 2024
- DESMOULIN, Eric - December 20, 2024
Please accept our Deepest Condolences to the Entire Laing Families.
Your mother/grandmother was a special friend to the McRae family. Every year she remembered mine and all my sibling’s birthdays (and times of the actual births). Her caring and concerning ways will always be remembered.
RIP Barb.
Trevor and James. We are so sorry to hear of Moms passing. The memories I have of your Mom and Dad go as far back as my childhood. Memories of them before they were even married, visiting at our house. Forever friends of my Mom Dad. Barb was a beautiful woman inside and out. Her calls to me on special occasions were so appreciated.
She will never be forgotten.
She always signed off on her emails, “Love Auntie Barbara.” I was blessed to have Auntie Barbara as my Godmother. She assisted with my birth at the LDGH and mom gave me Barbara for my middle name. Mr. and Mrs Laing were best friends to my parents and I have so many great memories of special occasions with the Laings growing up. Auntie Barbara was always quick to have lunch ready and the photo albums out during my summer visits. James, Trevor and families – I am so saddened for your loss. Love and hugs, Susan.
My sincere condolences James & Penny, Trevor & Tracy and your families and friends.
My sincere condolences James, Trevor and family, rest in peace Mrs. Laing.
My condolence to James, Trevor and families…..your mom was an amazing lady…..always remember the
Family visits at Xmas……she was a very compassionate soft spoken lady…
Amazed me every year my phone would ring with birthday wishes from her…..
The last one standing of the “group”
RIP Barb
Deepest condolences to Trevor and James. Your Mom was a wonderful person and I know she will be missed.
James and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember the stories you told about your Mom and how proud you were of her. May she rest in peace.
Kelly
James and Trevor, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a wonderful person and a special friend to the Schneider family. Sorry for your loss.
Bonnie and Larry
Barb and Mac Laing were great landlords back in the sixties when the newly-weds of the town were able to rent the Laing’s first house next door to their new one. Mike/Florence Jennings, Jack/Margaret Fenlon, and John/Kaireen Morrison (in that order) availed themselves of that location while figuring out where to settle elsewhere in town. It was known as “Honeymoon Cottage” by that time and we were all very grateful for it. John and Jack were also former curling team members of Mac’s team after being coached by him in high school curling. Lots of warm memories involving the Laings. Sincere sympathy to James, Trevor and extended families. xx
East is now again with west. Barb & Mac together eternally. Wonderful.
It will be party time with the Laings, the Mackenzie’s, the McCreas & the Latimers at Branch 429 in a special place
Our sincere condolences to Trevor….James and their families
Jim & Sandra Dockeray