I was so sorry to hear of Laura’s sudden passing. Laura and I used to work together on the occasional cross-border planning file, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was a lovely person and will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

I was saddened to hear of laura illness and extended my deepest sympathy to your entire family.

We would like to send our deepest sympathy to family and friends. May your memories help you through this difficult time. Laura was a wonderful person who always strive for excellence. We will miss her.

I was so shocked to hear of Laura’s illness and passing. We were the best of friends in high school at Courtice. We continued to keep in touch after she moved out west through Christmas cards where we traded pictures of our kids. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this incredibly difficult time. Love to you all, Kathryn, Guido, Adam and Connor Casciato (Knox)

Our sincerest condolences to Laura’s family and colleagues. Laura was our accountant and due to her great work over the years we kept adding an additional extended family member or small corporation for her to look after. More importantly, Laura was extremely friendly and caring — a really wonderful person with whom we always loved to talk. We will miss her very much.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Laura’s family at this very sad time.

Laura’s engaging manner and comsumate professionalism were appreciated by all who met with her.

Bob & Nora Cuddihy

Laura’s Family

I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Laura but my late husband valued her tremendously for the mentor and friend she had become to him as he was establishing his accounting practice in the last 18 months. He talked many times of how special she was. My deepest sympathy to everyone.

My sincerest thoughts and prayers to out to the entire family at such a difficult time. Laura was a kind, gentle person and will be missed Deepest sympathies to all

Claudia and I are truly sorry for your loss. The speed at which her illess presented itself and then took her from us is shocking.

Laura and I spent many a lunch hour walking through Confederation Park. Laura would tell me how much she was enjoying the walk; to get out into the fresh air. She would always say that she enjoyed walking with me because I made her walk so quickly.

Laura, we miss you.

I was deeply saddened and surprised to read of Laura’s passing this week. Laura was kind and generous in sharing her knowledge, intelligence, and honesty in our taxes the past few years. We all have friends and colleagues who, when we think of them, make us smile and feel good because they bring a certain uplift to our lives. Laura was such a person, and we shall miss her deeply. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to your family.

Dear Barbara

I did not know your daughter or her family, but I do know that you have lost a precious child, and I can only imagine how awful that must be.

Frances Chapman

Laura’s family,

So many of my childhood and teenaged years memories involve the Kapteyn family, a strong, devoted family. Laura left her footprint in many hearts, I have no doubt. She will be missed and thought of by many. My deepest sympathy to all.

Ron and family,

So sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron, I still remember the summers you and your brothers used to spend at Grandpa Harvey’s on St-James Street in Granby. That was quite a while ago. So sorry to hear of Uncle Corbie’s death as well. We really loved him.

May God bless you in this trying time.

Love,

Fran and Sue

Larry and I would like to offer our sincere condolence on the loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I am still shocked about this. Laura was a wonderful, caring person and she will be missed dearly. I will always remember her looking at me with a smile on her face at work all of the time and telling me that I should bring something healthier to eat rather than taquitos from 7-eleven for lunch every day. She always knew how to make someone smile or laugh. Laura, I will miss you…and to her family…I give my deepest sympathy.

We extend to all of you our deepest sympathy for the sudden lost of dear Laura, your wife, mother, daughter, sister and special friend.

We send you our love, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Peace be with all of you.

With love, Cathie, Ian, James and Laura McKernan (Barrie, Ontario)

I am truly saddened to hear of Laura’s passing. I’ve been a client of hers for the past 5 years. Not only did Laura do outstanding work, but more importantly she was a ray of sunshine every time I spoke with her. She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. My deepest sympathy to family and friends.

Our deepest condolences. Thinking of the Kapteyn and Kennedy families, here on Ontario, through this difficult time.

Ron, our deepest condolences to you and you family. take care.

God Bless

Matt Neil.

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Laura’s sudden passing. I first knew Laura at McMaster, and then, as we were both accountants with similar professional interests, we kept in touch on and off through the years. When I think of Laura it is her vitality and energy that I remember, as well as her friendly manner. I am so sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathy to family and friends and may your memories help you through this difficult time.

(Oshawa, Ontario)

My deepest sympathies to the Kapteyn and Kennedy families from Indiana. I will say special prayers for everyone tonight.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your sudden lost of Laura. Remember her always with love and happiness of the good times shared together as a family.

Shocked by the news of Laura’s passing. just found out today and was actually talking about her on a professional basis. My sympathy and thoughts to the family.

To all of Laura’s family:

We extend our deepest sympathies in your very sad loss.

Diane & Don

(Don is Betty Kapteyn’s cousin from Calgary)

We were clients of Laura and are very saddened by the news of her passing. We respected, trusted and appreciated Laura. Please accept our condolences and prayers for Laura and the family.

We were SO lucky to be clients of Laura’s. She helped us immensely with our difficult cross-border tax issues. She was a pleasure to work with – such a kind and compassionate person. We are deeply saddened to learn of her passing. Our thoughts are with the Kennedy and Kapteyn families in this difficult time.

Dear Danielle and family,

Thinking of you and sending our love at this very sad time. Such an unimaginable loss for all of you.

Sincerely,

Sheila, Fred, Leah and Rob

I am so very saddened to hear of Laura’s illness and passing. I had the good fortunate to meet Laura through a working relationship. She helped me and many employees with the difficult expatriate and cross-border tax issues. Laura was an intelligent, passionate and kind person. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends at this time.

Ron and family we are deeply saddened hear about the passing of Laura. We offer all of you our heart felt condolences. Laura was a very special and loving person.

Michael, Julie and family.

I have had the pleasure to get to know Laura, Ron and Ian through rowing. Ron and Laura had an amazing love and their passion for their family shone through in their children. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you! May her spirit live each day in the hearts and souls of you all!

We are still shocked and saddened over Laura’s sudden passing. We were clients of Laura’s for eight years and thought of her as a trusted friend because of her compassion, caring and competence. Her service to us in preparing our taxes was always outstanding – she was a pleasure to work with. We will miss her deeply. Our prayers go out to her family to whom she was clearly devoted.

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Laura’s illness and now her passing. I will miss her good humour and sound advice, as will many others.

We offer our sincere condolences to her family in this difficult time.

As a friend to Christine, I realize the loss the entire family has suffered. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May God’s peace provide you comfort and sustain you in the days ahead.

Teresa and Bill Chavis

We are shocked and saddened to hear of Laura’s passing. New to this country, we only knew Laura through her helping us with our taxes. In those few “business” encounters, we could feel her warmth and generosity – what an amazing person! Our thoughts are with her family.

We had the honor of being Laura’s clients for over 20 years, following her from firm to firm. We all became work friends, the rewards of which were far reaching and for which we will always be grateful. Laura’s work-ethic, skill and professionalism was only surpassed by her integrity and good humor. We will always miss you dear friend.

Chrissy & John, we are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your sister/sister-in-law. You and your family are in our prayers.

“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,

May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.”

Dear Leslie and all of Laura’s Grieving Family,

My heart breaks for all of you as you say goodbye to your precious sister, daughter, wife, mother, aunt, friend. I am a close friend of Leslie’s and never had the pleausre of knowing Laura, but I am thinking of all of you at this time of such painful loss. I will make a donation in her honor to HAVEN, a non-profit that helps care for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Ron, I work with Christine Kapteyn and know John, both fine people. You have my sympathy and my prayers in your tragic loss. May God bless each member of the Kennedy and Kapteyn families and bring you peace.

Dear Barbara; Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your dear Laura. Memories of your family in our Riverview NB neighbourhood many years ago are recalled at this time.

Sincerely

Gil & Elsie Frontain, and Denise, Richard, Diane and Jeannine

I am one of Laura’s clients. She has done my taxes for several years – professionally and with cordiality. I was surprised by the news of her passing and will miss her.

May I offer my sincere condolences to her family.

To Laura’s family

Laura was a very special person. Although I only knew her from the years she helped with my taxes, I felt she was my friend and I looked forward to seeing her.

Words cannot express the feeling of loss her passing creates. We shall all miss her deeply.

Please accept my condolences.

We are deeply saddened by Laura’s sudden illness and passing. We always enjoyed and respected her professionalism and quick humour. Our condolences and sympathy go out to her husband, family and friends.

I am so sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. She did my taxes and was so helpful and kind when I was going through a difficult transition in my life. My deepest sympathy to her family. I will miss her.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Conley

Ron – we are so sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. We offer our dearest condolences to you and your family.

I am so sad to read of Laura’s death. I was privileged to work with her, as well as to share her love of quilting, and I remember her kindness when my husband died in August, 2006. Ron and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I am so sorry.