Laurence Glen Condon

September 7th, 1934 – May 29th, 2017 (82).

With heavy hearts, Larry’s family announces his passing in hospital on May 29th, 2017. He was born in Macrorie, Saskatchewan to Vivian and Thomas Condon. He had two brothers, Gerry and Jim, both of whom he is predeceased by. Growing up on the prairies, Larry loved to play hockey and baseball. As soon as he could, Larry joined the RCMP in 1953—a career that took him across British Columbia. In 1958, he met his wife, Zandra (nee Irwin) in Rossland, striking up a conversation about her Boston Terrier pup. After marrying in 1959, their first home together was in Hazelton where they welcomed their two daughters: Cynthia Leigh and Lauri Lynne. Throughout his life, Larry loved little more than coaching and umpiring Little League, often accompanied by his Boston Terrier, Buttons II. And when his daughters came of age, he coached their softball and hockey teams as well. During his RCMP career in northern BC, he hunted for game, feeding his family, and travelled back to Saskatchewan for the annual goose hunt with his uncles, cousins, and friends. After settling in Maple Ridge in 1971, Larry took to planning epic family adventures and vacations: camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing, and exploring the great Canadian outdoors. In 1979, Sergeant Laurence Condon retired from the RCMP. In retirement he enjoyed such hobbies as curling, lawn bowling, woodworking, and plotting to win the lottery. He had five grandchildren, Amy, Dennis, Daniel, Reilly, and Colby, all of whom he adored. Over the course of his life, Larry was a passionate photographer and home video maker, filming and editing countless hours of footage. In 1999, Larry’s life changed when he began to lose his mobility. In 2004, Larry and Zandra sold their family home and moved to a retirement residence in Surrey. Three years later, Larry’s condition worsened; no longer able to stand or walk, he moved into residential care at Fleetwood Place. The proceeding decade was heartbreaking for both Larry and his family, but being wheelchair bound did not confine him. He followed his grandchildren’s sports teams, attending games and tournaments, and enjoyed dining out. Papa left quietly at sunrise surrounded by his family.