It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence (Larry) Gregory Tough on June 24, 2023 at age 90. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Lawrence was born in Vancouver, BC at Grace Hospital on January 12, 1933 to parents Walter and Lily Tough.
Survived by his wife Rena, together 69 years, brother Steve, sister Diane (Howard) his children; Lee Anne (Ian), Russell (Tracy), and Rob (Tina), grandchildren Adrian, Hannah, and Rudy, and cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his oldest son Rick in 2022.
Larry moved to North Vancouver as a young boy. He trained as an electrician and was a proud member of the IBEW local 213 for over 70 ears. He worked for many years with Rogers Electric as an electrical contractor, and upon leaving there, partnered with his son Rick at Seaforth Electric until his retirement in the mid 1990’s. Throughout his life, he spent much of his time enjoying reading, walking his favourite North Shore neighbourhoods and tending to perennial and vegetable gardens at the home on East St. James Road that he shared with Rena for 64 years.
Lawrence will be missed by all who knew him.
No Service by request.
