Lawrence "Larry" Uwins

UWINS, Lawrence “Larry”, age 80 of Halifax, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2016 in the Abby Lane Geriatrics Ward. Larry was born in Quebec City and raised in Montreal by his late parents Frank and Mildred (Wark).

He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in March of 1953 and retired as a PISW in 1986. He spent the majority of his career on various ships with the "East Coast Fleet" and at CFB Halifax. Larry is also remembered for his love of the outdoors and spending time fishing and hunting with his buddies at Boggy Lake. He was a competitive swimmer with the RCN, played football and played and coached water polo.

Larry is survived by his darling wife, Olga (Chaban); daughter, Jennifer (Basil Broders); son, Timothy; granddaughter, Mystique Uwins and grandsons, Luke and Jake Broders as well as his brothers and sister in law, Walter Chaban, Orest and Carolyn Chaban and their families as well as several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother, William and sister, Mildred (Willis).

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 27 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street, Halifax (423-7295) with memorial service taking place on Monday, March 28 also from Cruikshank’s Funeral Home at 1pm with Rev. Bruce Murray officiating. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or the Children’s Wish Foundation.