Laurence “Laurie” passed away peacefully during
the morning of December 20, 2020, at age 92.
Laurie was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on
March 27, 1928 to Stanley and Janet (nee Netty
McKinney) Curran, and was the youngest of three
half-brothers, one half-sister, and a sister.
Laurie was a salesman extraordinaire, beginning
with Coca-Cola as a teenager, starting automobile
sales with Jim Pattison, importing Volvo, Isuzu,
Sweden Freezer, and many others for the first time
into Western Canada. He moved to owning and
operating his own food equipment businesses,
designing many of the Mr. Mikes and other
steakhouses.
After retiring, Laurie continued dabbling in collector
plates, giftware, hobby tools, and real estate, just
to keep busy. He became an author in his final
years, publishing two books with more in progress.
His greatest pleasure came from boating and
travelling with his wife and son.
Laurie married Evelyn “Ev” Donnelly on September
24, 1960 and three years later had their only son,
Bradley. Laurie was predeceased by his parents,
siblings, and wife. He is survived by his son, many
nephews, nieces, and their families.
Laurie will be buried during a private service in
January of 2021, and a celebration of life will be
held when it is safe to gather again. In lieu of
flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation and/or the Lions
Gate Hospital Foundation.
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