It is with great sadness that we announce the quiet and unexpected passing of Andrew, in his 27th year, at Toronto General Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Monday, January 11, 2010, beloved husband of Sharon Thomson. Loving son of Janet (née Fletcher) and Greg Laing, Orangeville. Dear brother of David and Stephen. Cherished nephew of Sue and Bob Waller, Carol and Bruce McGillivray, Kathy and John Novak. Andrew will greatly be missed by his cousins Ian, Julia M., Shannon, Julia, Tina, Jenelle, Shelly, John, Madison, Charlotte and all who knew him. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) Friday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 5 First Avenue, Orangeville on Saturday morning, January 16 at 11 o’clock. Followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Syringomyelia Network, c/o Barbara Forrestall, 69 Penny Crescent, Markham L3P 5X7 or Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, 190 Elizabeth Street, Toronto M5G 2C4 (416-340-4430). Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
Suzanne Thompson
I am the owner of Hearth & Leisure where Andrew lived for awhile. I was over talking to Liz at the restaurant yesterday and she told me that Andrew had passed away in January. I could scarcely believe it!! I know he was in a lot of pain but so young….my heart goes out to you. We have three boys also around his age and can’t imagine losing one of them. We watched the video twice – what a nice memory of your son. May you find peace and comfort to sustain you in the lonely days ahead.