Passing of Larry Cheevers

It is with much sadness the we have to tell you that another former Optimist is no longer with us. We have just learned that Larry Cheevers passed away on Satuday, September 6th. Larry started in the boy scout band, moved to Opti-Corps in 1956 and played with the Toronto Optimists until 1960, when he aged out.

Obituary

Larry was born in Toronto and moved to Willowdale in his early teens. He was actively involved as a member of the Anglican Young Peoples Association and greatly enjoyed planning their activities. One of his fondest memories was of his time spent in the Toronto Optimists Drum and Bugle Corps from 1958 to 1960 when they were the Canadian National Junior Drum Corps Champions.

He often reminisced about the house boat trips he took with his son and brother Bob and his family. Larry had begun to enjoy travel; his trips with Susan included an Alaskan cruise, the Dominican, Salt Spring Island in British Columbia to visit brother Phil and family. In the late 1980s, Larry and Susan took his mother back home to Minonk, Illinois to visit her brothers, making a stop at Mackinac Island where there is no vehicular traffic. He was happy that he wasn't the electrician pedaling the bicycle and wagon used to transport tools, materials and ladders. Larry's last trip with Susan was to New Brunswick to visit family, stopping in Prince Edward Island for a few days.

Larry was an electrician by trade and was recently honoured with his 55 year membership pin.

As a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375, Larry spent many years on the Property Committee helping to keep things running smoothly. He was also a dedicated member of the Poppy Committee, spending long hours planning poppy routes and assisting in the delivery and collection of silent poppy boxes.

Larry's favourite place to be was at the cottage on Harvey Lake, fishing and enjoying nightly bonfires with many cottage friends, especially in the winter. He worked tirelessly to keep the cottage in good repair and could always be found working to maintain the private road. He was an amazing partner to Susan, of over 25 years, always protective and supportive of her.

Larry always had a smile for his loved ones to match his heart of gold. He was never rushed or in a hurry (this was known as Larry time), and was always happy to share a story or a laugh.

Larry is dearly loved and will be deeply missed by everyone blessed to know him, his family, friends and his loving partner Susan.

Visitation

• Marshall Funeral Home
  10366 Yonge Street
  Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B8
  905-884-1062
• Thursday, September 11th, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
• Thursday, September 11th, 2014 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
• Friday, September 12th, 2014 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Funeral

• Marshall Funeral Home
  10366 Yonge Street
  Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B8
  905-884-1062
• Friday, September 12th, 2014 at 1:30pm