April 2, 1957 – December 26, 2016
Laurin Diane Kerr – Laurin, just 4 months shy of her 60th birthday, died suddenly in her sleep at home in Dundas on December 26, 2016. She was was predeceased by her father and mother, David and Anna Marie Kerr and her brother Brian Kerr. She is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years Ron Belcher, sons Lance Gallagher, Jamie Gallagher, his wife Melanie and grandchildren Keenan and Haylei, Adam Gallagher, his wife Michelle and grandchildren Cole and Scarlett; step-sons Rob Belcher, his wife Rachel and grandchildren Geoffrey, Hayden and Ellie, Chad Belcher, his wife Elaine and grandchildren Bethany and Curtis; brother James Kerr and his wife Jane; sister Anne Marie Joyce, her husband Danny, nephews Alex and Russell and niece Andrea; brother-in- law Bob Belcher and his wife Peggy. Laurin and Ron enjoyed over 30 years together, taking trips on Ron’s touring motorcycle, going on canoe adventures, skiing, hiking with their dogs MacKenzie, and later Lola, sharing time together at live theatre, restaurants, movies, weekend escapes and as spectators, or in Laurin’s case as a participant, at horse shows. Most particularly Laurin relished the time she was able to spend with her sons/step-sons and daughters-in-law and especially the nine grandchildren at the many family gatherings. Laurin’s singular personal passion was equestrian in particular the discipline of dressage. She would take green, young horses and train them to exceptional levels all the while improving her own riding skills. She entered many competitions in her category of rider/horse combination and almost without exception came away with the top red ribbon in her events. Laurin was an exceptional woman who consistently put everyone else’s needs above her own no matter what the situation. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who had empathy and compassion for others beyond what words can describe. She constantly gave of herself both emotionally and financially to better the lives of her children and grandchildren. Laurin was a very private person and at her wish there will be no public funeral or visitation. A private gathering will be held in the near future so that her family can share their memories together and bid a final farewell. In lieu of flowers a donation in her memory to her favourite charity World Vision would be appreciated.
So sorry to hear this. My condolences. Alex
Dear Ron and Family. Words cannot describe how very sorry we are. Our hearts go out to you, your Family and all the people Laurin held dear. Bill & Joy Rutherford
So sorry for your loss. We did not know Lauren very well, but we did see that she was a loving mother and wife. She spoke about her children and how proud she was of them many times. Our sympathies are extended to the family for the loss of a mother and wife too soon. Deb Steplock and Gary Ewart
Dear Ron and family’s , so very sorry for your loss . Our hearts and prayers go out to you to comfort all of you at this time . May you find some peace in remembering all the fun times you shared together . R I P Laurin and may you continue to ride . Stan & Susan Kobylinski
Sorry for your loss Ron.
Ron So very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you family
I’m so sorry for your loss, Ron. My heartfelt condolences go out to you & your loved ones. Terry Galan
Ron Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family have our deepest sympathies. Ed & Judy Herman
Ron & Family very sorry for your loss. Marie Kobylinski
Ron, Louise and I are so sad for your loss.
Please accept our sincere condolences
Paul Egan and Louise Winslow
Uncle Garry and I are thinking of you at this time . Our thoughts are with you ! Love Geary and Kay Bristow
Dear Ron,
This is very heartbreaking news to learn about Laurin’s quite sudden death. Her dear boys and their young families will now face such grief without their loving mother and grandmother, but no doubt you will be their pillar. You both shared the growth of all of your boys and the emergence of your many grandchildren. You have a large and adoring family to gather your comfort. You have my deepest sympathies.
Love and condolences your cousin, Shirley
So sorry to hear this Ron. Please accept my condolences and I hope to see you in the spring behind the desk at FHGC,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your wife. Please accept our most sincere condolences
In the past week, I’ve been remembering Laurin’s thoughtfulness, honesty, and the interest she always took in hearing from my younger self at family gatherings; she was always a caring and supportive listener. I am very sad to have learned of Laurin’s death.
Ron, Lance, Adam, Jamie & families: Ken and I are thinking of you and sending love from Vancouver.
Ron so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Dickson
Dear Ron,
So sorry for your great loss.
Our hearts go out to you.
We hope to see you in better times
Sincerely,
Lorraine and Stephen
Dear Ron and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you at this difficult time.
With sincere condolences Lynda and Larry Foulon
Ron and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Ron
We were very sorry to hear of your sad loss, our condolences go out to you and your family.
Avril and Roy Firth