July 12, 1929 – March 19, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of the Centre Piece of our family Eileen Celestine Laidlaw. She passed away peacefully March 19, 2023, with family by her side.
Eileen was born in Levack, Ontario in 1929. She was the eldest daughter of the family. There were also 5 brothers and one sister.
She met the love of her life Douglas Laidlaw in Sudbury, Ontario. There they raised their 6 children.
One of Eileen’s first jobs in Sudbury was at A&W where she wore roller skates to deliver burgers. Eileen stayed home and raised her family, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, loved her Bingo and her beer. She was a dang good bowler. She was feisty, independent, stubborn as a mule, very generous and humorous. Eileen moved to Kamloops in 2002 to be with her west coast children. Her happiest place was being with her family, and this is what kept her going for 93 years. She loved family gatherings.
Eileen is survived by son Gary (Sandy), grandson Douglas, son Richard, daughter Cheryl (JP), granddaughter Crystal (Vicky) great granddaughters Summer and Aspyn (children of grandson Thor). Daughter Corinne (Steve), granddaughter Paris, grandson Tanner. Daughter Tammi, grandsons Darcy and Dallas, granddaughter Charity. Grandson Michael Salto (Katie), great grandson Max Salto, brothers Emmet and Vincent O`Bumsawin.
Eileen was predeceased by her loving husband Douglas Laidlaw, daughter Darlene (Dee Dee) and grandson Thor, her parents Winnifred and Abraham, brothers Bernard, Miltan, Bobby and sister Claire.
We will have a Celebration to honour our Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother on June 24, 2023, 1850 Tremerton Drive, Kamloops, BC. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Details to follow. Eileen will be laid to rest with her love Douglas Laidlaw in Sudbury, Ontario later this summer.
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