Every day since Larry's sudden passing, my family sees his beautiful smiling face as he looks out at us from our fridge from the lovingly, written obituary. We can almost hear his signature laughter! We are reminded of what a very special guy he was and marvel at how many hearts and lives he touched with his generous and kind spirit. He had an easy way of making connections and conversation, genuinely interested and deeply engaged in learning and sharing. We spent many a time chatting over the back fence, about all myriad of topics - his family always at the top of the list, his passion for canoes and paddling and his perpetual travels between Cochrane and the USA. His voyageur canoe that sat on Riverview Drive from time to time and HBC Trading Post Treasure Chest were shared with the local French school many years ago. Back in the day - his canoe, with our children and their school mates were showcased in the Labour Day Parade. They learned so much about the history of our fur trade and the great voyageurs. He was a great story teller and always held a captive audience. We are sure you are holding an audience in heaven. Their gain is most certainly our loss. Rest peacefully Larry and may your family find solace in the many memories of time spent with you. The Burdett Family.
