Laurie-Anne Hartley
May 17th, 2020
It is with great sadness that Laurie-Anne Hartley’s family announces her passing on May 17, 2020 in the Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan at the age of 58 years.
Laurie-Anne is survived by her common-law husband David J. Abbott; sister Linda (Allan) Gertken and their children Aaron (Jen) Gertken and their son Atlas, Ryan Gertken, and Kyla (Dan) Gould; sister Susan (Karl) Pick-Volk and their son Matt (Shelby Lee Larson) Pick; sister Louise (Darron) Peardon and their daughter Sara Peardon.
Laurie-Anne was predeceased by her parents Marcia and Bud Pick; father Allan Hartley; father-in-law John (Jack) Abbott.
At Laurie-Anne’s request there will be no formal funeral, there will be a small private family celebration at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, Kidney Foundation of Canada or a charity of your choice.
Our Laurie
She was a wife, daughter, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. Laurie-Anne had many passions including nursing, music, singing, art, Disney, comic books, meat, puns, playing cards and boardgames, watching movies and reading.
Her love for “the little man”, digger jones, Minsky punchkins, mattchukickapoo, and beanie girl was beyond words.
When we shared the news of Laurie-Anne’s passing, we heard from all she had touched. We decided that sharing your thoughts would be the best way to honor her.
“Cousins for life, lots of laughs great memories.”
“Heart of gold and humorous.”
“Kind and generous soul.”
“What a special gift she was to all who knew and loved her.”
“Wonderful soul with a heart full of love and laughter.”
“So much fun and always shared a good laugh.”
“Her beautiful singing voice, her infectious laugh with her quirky sense of humour!”
“She was always loving, compassionate, caring, always concerned for others.”
“The laughter in the group.”
“You pulled me out of the storm, taught me ways to cope and kindly offered encouragement or a boot in the butt whichever was needed. Thank you for helping me discover family.”
“You were the knot that held us together. The sunshine and wise words. The hope and whimsy.”
“Beautiful soul sister.”
“Cards and laughs and camping.”
“She was one of the most amazing women I knew. Her compassion, humour, and advise giving was unparalleled. Will love her always and have so many amazing memories and moments her and I shared.”
“She was such a unique, vibrant personality-always so uplifting and positive. She will be greatly missed by so many.”
“Auntie LaLa you were one of the most amazing aunts to Vandana and I. You will be deeply missed, your kind and compassionate heart for others shone through you. Your laugh was so contagious. You always knew how to make people laugh.”
“We will miss your smile and laugh at work.”
“Such a wonderful lady.”
“All I know is that heaven got one of the most amazing, talented, kind, beautiful and funniest angels.”
“Share that angelic voice of yours in heaven!”
“Rest peacefully darling cousin in a space free of pain and full of belly laughs. You were loved. You made many lives better. You will be missed.”
Messages:
Laurie and I worked together for many years. She will be missed. She was a dedicated worker and loved her residents. We were so happy when she became an R.N. At Sunday morning breakfast we listened to Golden Oldies and sang along with our Residents. She was always bringing them little treats and making them laugh. We did a few shopping trips to Stoon and tried out lots of restaurants. AND we laughed a lot. I will miss you Old Friend. R.I.P. Until we meet Again. Cynthia
My Dear Laurie Ann you will be missed. I was looking so forward to seeing you at the reunion this year but the universe had it's own plans. Reconecting with you after so many years was wonderful. Your jokes and zest for life will always be in my heart. David I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is heavy with grief for you. All my love and prayers go out to the family and friends who love you Laurie Ann. Sleep peacefully special Lady.
Laurie-Anne was such a nice person to anyone and everyone she ever came across. Her laugh was infectious and she could always come up with a song for any single word anyone spoke. We had many sing alongs on night shifts in ER. You will truly be missed. Rest In Peace my friend, until we meet again. My condolences to all of her family.
To one of the kindest, most gentle, loving souls that I have ever met. Thank-you for so many amazing Emerg memories. Rest easy and enjoy your ‘large two creams’ my friend.
Laurie-Anne stands out as one of my favourite colleagues in Emergency. When I saw my assignment was with her, I knew I would enjoy the shift. She was fun, caring, smart and a great advocate for her patients!
Laurie-Anne introduced me to Emergency nursing and selflessly gave of herself to her students and patients. She will be very missed. My sincere condolences to her family. ❤
I went to a fair when I was little with my sister. We met her along with Marcia. Good memories. My condolences.
There are no words that can express the deep sadness and loss I feel. Kind, loving and generous heart and soul. Sending much love and prayers to Susan, Linda, Louise and their families.
She will forever live on in the kindness she shared and the love she had for her family. Such a caring, compassionate person. I am blessed to have spent time with her.
My condolences to Laurie-Anne’s family. Laurie brought back my sense of warmth and the feelings associated with one of the best hugs I have ever received! An Angel truly received her wings, she will be missed by so many!
Laurie-Anne was a gem to work with...appreciated her sense of humour and enjoyed the sound of her laugh!! Sending my Condolences to all!!
Rest peacefully you beautiful soul. Our lives are so much richer for having you be part of it. Hugs to everyone.
The memories we had at the Roske farm...Cheers
Her Smile & Kind Words!
Hugs and prayers to everyone. She will be missed.
Sending hugs
Sweet be thy rest, my love. During our brief time together, you gave me some of the most precious memories of my life. Yours forever and always. I love you.