Tuesday, August 2, 2022
John, Tom, Monica, Kathy, Michael, Pat, Margaret & Families: I just heard of Laureen’s passing today and wanted to pass on my condolences and thoughts to you all. Laureen (and Joe) were so good to me as a young woman and mother. John and my children were blessed to have them both as grandparents. They learned much about the value of family over breakfasts of waffles filled with laughter and enjoyable times spent at their home on Allen Avenue and at the Greenwater cottage. Their love of food, art, animals, and horticulture were cultivated through those years. As a young mother of 23, I remember when I took Merrick to daycare for the first time and went to see Laureen in tears several lunch hours in a row, in despair. She fed me, wiped up my tears, gave me one of her giant bear hugs - and assured me that I was a good mom and that by working I was setting a good example for them in making a better world for them through my contribution. Laureen was a true matriarch of the Moran clan, and also a strong advocate for a woman’s value. I shared a birthday with Laureen and enjoyed a decade of family gatherings with cake and celebrations on that day! It was her special day and I knew that, but I never had parties growing up so it was meaningful to me that my day was acknowledged all those years too. She was so proud of her grandchildren as they were the light of her life - I recall that she loved nothing more than to hold a baby in her arms! Rest In Peace Laureen. I’m glad you are now reunited with Lisa and your darling Joe. Your legacy lives on in the family you created.
Tamara Therrien
Regina, SK
