Lawrence Arthur Holder

Dad, there are lots of good memories, but I will always remember your recent words when you were ill and with limited sight and speech. You looked out over the calm lake and horizon, saw the simple beauty and said with astounding clarity, " BOY, THAT SKY IS REALLY BLUE ". Thank you for all the kind things you did for us over these many, many years. We will miss you Dad. You can finally rest at peace and be with Mom now. Love from Pat, Mike, Kim, and John

John, Pat, Mike, Kim and Family: Our deepest sympathy at your loss. Cherish the wonderful memories and he will live on in your hearts forever! Love, April & Matt

You were a pretty amazing Dad. There wasn't anything you couldn't build or fix. You weren't a drinker, smoker or womanizer which was so important to both you and Mom. And you worked those long hard hours of shiftwork to always provide Mom (and us) with the newest in homes, cars, etc. Rest easy knowing you were a wonderful provider. Thank you for always washing and waxing my vehicles when I came to visit. Thank you for whipping up a perfect dog carrier out of scrap wood when my dog Bandit needed one on short notice. Thank you for your laughs and giggles. Thank you for being so strong when you needed to be. And most of all, thank you for loving Mom as best you could. I know you missed her so much these last few years. I'm glad your own passing was easy. All feels right in the world again now that the two of you are back together. Love you and miss you, Dad Kathy Holder

Elaine, Larry and Family, Joan and I would like to express our deepest sympathy and regrets with the passing of your Dad. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Growing up, there were lots of memorable moments. Grandpa would tell a wide variety of stories ranging from his adventures with his childhood friends and siblings to his time in the Air Force, to his travel trips with Grandma. He had a competitive spirit, and in his early 80s, announced during one of our visits that he “found it hard to compete with the 70 year-olds” on the golf course. He loved cars, and when he and Grandma came to visit, Grandpa was immediately drawn to waxing our cars. Another memory was when Grandpa helped his son and our Dad, John, paint our family’s large suburban. As grandchildren, we had some very memorable car trips with Grandpa and Grandma. One time the Holder family packed into one car and went to his favourite restaurant Hook’s, and yes we got to the restaurant in record time! He lived through a lot from the Depression era to settling down in London and seeing his children and grandchildren get married and starting families of their own. This is the circle of life and it moves us all. Through despair and hope, through faith and love, Till we find our place in the circle, It’s the circle of life. With Love , Kim & Michael xoxo

Forty-one and a half years ago, I married your one and only son, John. By marriage, my father-in-law you were; and in my heart, a "special Dad". You accepted me as part of your family, which gave me the feeling of being one of your "daughters". I am pleased and grateful to say I was, am and will continue to be very proud that I am a member of your family since the day I married John. My thoughts and memories of you will always be cherished. Pictures and thoughts will keep the memories alive. One memory I will always remember is Monday, 06 October 2014, when Elaine, Linda, John and I visited with you in the afternoon. I was the last person to give you a kiss and hug. You moved your hand off the bed railing, took my hand and squeezed as tight as you could. Very strong. You did not want to let go. I know now, that was your way of saying good-bye to me. That moment will always be cherished and live on in the memories I have of you. There always was and will continue to be a special place in my heart for you, right beside Mom. Together, Mom & you will be watching over your family and only be a whisper away. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear.” Love, Pat xo