Laurie Gail LAKTIN

PICKETT Laurie Gail (nee Laktin) Laurie passed away peacefully on November 2, 2009, less than a week after being admitted to Burnaby General Hospital after two months of home care. She was predeceased by her father John and is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her son James, mother Nancy , brother Wayne, other "mom" Mavis, and husband Ed. Laurie was born in Trail, BC on August 27, 1955 and was raised and educated in Castlegar where generations of her family have lived since the early 1900s. Laurie moved to Vancouver after high school, continuing her education and gaining hard earned experience, eventually becoming the Office Manager for what would become NSDA Architects. She married her husband Ed in 1987 and nine years later just after being told that her marriage would be child-free, became pregnant with her son James who became her greatest joy and to whom she dedicated the remainder of her life . Laurie not only excelled as a mom, she also had great artistic skills with fabric and mosaics, creating many quilts for auctions in support of causes dear to her heart. In addition to her work at NSDA, Laurie was an integral part of the family consulting business, Laured Computing Services, and enjoyed a perfect part-time position at Ecowaste Industries. As Laurie's metastatic breast cancer progressed over 11 years, she required more care from the BCCA, the Spinal Unit at VGH, Medical Day Care at RCH, G.F. Strong and finally 2D at Burnaby General. The family wishes to thank all the Nurses, Doctors, and staff at these facilities and in particular her oncologist Meg, GP Diane, and all the Nurses on 2D who were there when Laurie slipped away with peace and dignity. There will be a private family ceremony in Castlegar followed by a Celebration of Life later this month in Vancouver. For further information please email lgp@laured.ca. Laurie's wish and the family's request is that in lieu of flowers, a donation of time, services or money be offered to the cause or charity of your choice. Laurie's personal cause was breast cancer research. Laurie, you will always be in my memories. Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 11/8/2009