Lawrence Phillip Labrecque, born February 1, 1935, passed away at the Central Peace Health Complex on Friday, June 12, 2015, at the age of 80 years. Lawrence was a lifetime resident of Spirit River.

Lawrence was a farmer until the day he passed, he grew up in a farming family, the third oldest of seven children.

He was a man of integrity, wisdom and love, a hard worker who succeeded in many business endeavors with his wife Dorothy.

Lawrence will be forever loved and never forgotten by his only remaining child Trevor (Christina) Labrecque, and nine dearly loved grandchildren: Dustin, Mekayla, Cassidy, Hunter, Veroncia, Zoee, Alanna, Brolin and Dottie; and daughter in-law Dallas.

He will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and learning from him.

He was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Dorothy in 2010 and his eldest son Kelly in 2013; his parents Alfred and Veronica; and brother Romeo. He will be deeply missed by his siblings: Bernadette, Arthur, Diane, Leo and Yvonne.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 10:00am. Luncheon to follow at the Legion Hall in Spirit River.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Health Services â?? Central Peace Palliative Care (Box 339 Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0).