Laverne passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years. Laverne is survived by his son, Orrie; daughter Kim; stepdaughters, Susie, Christine and Cindy; as well as his grandsons, Christopher, Ryan, Tristan and Riley. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Bliss, in 2016. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.