Obituary of Larry Charles Kitson

LARRY CHARLES KITSON Larry passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011. Larry was born at Colgate, SK on February 4, 1925. He was predeceased by his parents Joshua and Edith (nee Mackey) Kitson and his brother James Mackey Kitson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth; his nieces, Beth (Randy) Ernst of Innisfail, AB and Edith (Rob) McLaren of Red Deer, AB; and his nephew Lorne of Estevan. He is also survived by his extended family, Jean (Bob) Clements and Elizabeths fourteen nieces and nephews. Larry began his teaching career in 1942 at a rural school north of Trossachs, later becoming principal at Stoughton, Lemsford, Pangman and Colgate. Larry served at Sheldon-Williams Collegiate for 23 years prior to his retirement in 1982. He taught mathematics, English and later was the boys guidance counselor. He completed his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education at the University of Saskatchewan in 1953. He enjoyed his teaching years and always felt privileged to have had the opportunity to encounter so many fine and talented students in each of the schools where he taught. The many friendships he made in the classroom and the staff room were lasting and rewarding. Retirement provided time to spend with the love of his life, Elizabeth, whom he met and married in 1968. Larry enjoyed travelling and had many trips to Europe, England and Scotland. He also organized several trips within Canada to New Brunswick and Expo for students and parents from Sheldon-Williams. Larry loved animals and enjoyed many walks with his pet dogs: Shaughnessy, Kintyre and Bradie. One of his missions in life was that of being a caregiver: to his Grandma Mackey, his parents, his mother-in-law, Helen M. Kidd, his Aunt Madeleine and Cameron Champ, for each of these people were very special to him. At his request he will be cremated and his ashes interred at a private family graveside service with Rev. Robert McLaren officiating. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 2170 Albert Street, Regina, SK on Wednesday, November 30 at 2:00 p.m. The family would like to thank Dr. John Alport for his kindness and also the staff at Helping Hands Personal Care Home for their care during his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larrys memory to the Regina Humane Society, PO Box 3143 Stn. Main, Regina, SK, S4P 3G7, or the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 2170 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2T9. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com