Dekker, Laura
It is with great sadness that the family of Laura Dekker of Loretto and formerly of Maryhill, Ontario announces her sudden passing on August 9, 2020 in her 43 year. Wife of Adrien Larouche. Loving mother to son Jackson. Much loved daughter of Patricia and the late Ralph Dekker (2019). Dear sister to Jennifer (Jeff) Meyer and Joanne Dekker. Doting Auntie Nori to Shelby, Brandon, Elizabeth, Jaiden and Evangeline. Laura will be missed by Adrien’s parents, Marcelle and Loretta Larouche, his sister Crystal (Jeremy) and their children. She is also missed by her many aunts, uncles and cousins. Laura was a dedicated nurse, working more than 20 years in the critical care unit at Southlake Regional Health Centre. She worked tirelessly, giving her all to the care of others, even through the Covid crisis. Laura was always on the sidelines cheering Jackson on as he played hockey and enjoyed many camping trips with her family.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Monday August 24th, 2020. Following Pandemic protocols for Funeral Homes, all visitors must wear a face mask, and should only attend if they do not have a fever or cough. Visitation times will be set by Reserved Groups of up to 35 attendees per session. Visitation session times are: 5:15pm – 5:45pm, 6pm – 6:30 pm, 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm, and 7:30 pm – 8 pm (with 15 minutes intervals of cleaning/sanitization).
All Attendees must Register Online Here (by clicking this link) to reserve a visitation time during one of those set periods.
Donations in memory of Laura to Southlake Regional Healthcare Centre or The Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com to book your attendance at the visitation.
Gerry Goodwin says
Our sympathies to all the family. I’ll always remember you at Harmony Woods, when you would bring Jackson over to our trailer so I could give him treats ( Wagon Wheels ) Rest in peace.
Tammy and Scott Bales says
Deepest sympathy to Adrien, Jackson and all of Laura’s family and friends. Thinking of you at this very sad time, Scott and Tammy Bales
Anita says
Our deepest sympathies to the families at this difficult time.
Lisa Armstrong says
I am heartbroken to hear of Laura’s passing. I worked with Laura in her early days of nursing and have such fond memories of the time spent together… especially those 3 am, middle of the night shift talks. Sincere condolences to Jackson, Adrien and Laura’s family.
chris hatto says
I remember all the time when Laura would head to work always with a big smile on her face heading in to help people at the hospital, always making time to squeeze in a game of driveway hockey with adrien and jackson most of the time her and jackson beat adrien i told her they needed to go play for the leafs she would laugh and agree,They are truly a great family that has helped me out so much i am proud to call them friends and family it is a sad time she was a brave giving soul the world would be a greater place with more angels like Laura in it . you are sadly missed but will be loved forever by everyone that knows you and the ones you helped that only saw you behind a mask it was a blessing to have met you and your family my heart is with all of you god bless all of you
Joan &Allan MacDonald says
We want to express our sincere condolences to Adrien and Jackson and all of Laura’s family. The few times we met Laura, she impressed us with her pleasant, caring manner, traits that undoubtedly shone through in her daily role as an ICU nurse. One of the many unsung heroes during this pandemic. Rest In Peace Laura.