Laurie-Anne Hartley

It is with great sadness that Laurie-Anne Hartley’s family announces her passing on May 17, 2020 in the Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan at the age of 58 years.

Laurie-Anne is survived by her common-law husband David J. Abbott; sister Linda (Allan) Gertken and their children Aaron (Jen) Gertken and their son Atlas, Ryan Gertken, and Kyla (Dan) Gould; sister Susan (Karl) Pick-Volk and their son Matt (Shelby Lee Larson) Pick; sister Louise (Darron) Peardon and their daughter Sara Peardon.

Laurie-Anne was predeceased by her parents Marcia and Bud Pick; father Allan Hartley; father-in-law John (Jack) Abbott.

At Laurie-Anne’s request there will be no formal funeral, there will be a small private family celebration at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, Kidney Foundation of Canada or a charity of your choice.

Our Laurie

She was a wife, daughter, sister, auntie, cousin and friend. Laurie-Anne had many passions including nursing, music, singing, art, Disney, comic books, meat, puns, playing cards and boardgames, watching movies and reading.

Her love for “the little man”, digger jones, Minsky punchkins, mattchukickapoo, and beanie girl was beyond words.

When we shared the news of Laurie-Anne’s passing, we heard from all she had touched. We decided that sharing your thoughts would be the best way to honor her.

“Cousins for life, lots of laughs great memories.”

“Heart of gold and humorous.”

“Kind and generous soul.”

“What a special gift she was to all who knew and loved her.”

“Wonderful soul with a heart full of love and laughter.”

“So much fun and always shared a good laugh.”

“Her beautiful singing voice, her infectious laugh with her quirky sense of humour!”

“She was always loving, compassionate, caring, always concerned for others.”

“The laughter in the group.”

“You pulled me out of the storm, taught me ways to cope and kindly offered encouragement or a boot in the butt whichever was needed. Thank you for helping me discover family.”

“You were the knot that held us together. The sunshine and wise words. The hope and whimsy.”

“Beautiful soul sister.”

“Cards and laughs and camping.”

“She was one of the most amazing women I knew. Her compassion, humour, and advise giving was unparalleled. Will love her always and have so many amazing memories and moments her and I shared.”

“She was such a unique, vibrant personality-always so uplifting and positive. She will be greatly missed by so many.”

“Auntie LaLa you were one of the most amazing aunts to Vandana and I. You will be deeply missed, your kind and compassionate heart for others shone through you. Your laugh was so contagious. You always knew how to make people laugh.”

“We will miss your smile and laugh at work.”

“Such a wonderful lady.”

“All I know is that heaven got one of the most amazing, talented, kind, beautiful and funniest angels.”

“Share that angelic voice of yours in heaven!”

“Rest peacefully darling cousin in a space free of pain and full of belly laughs. You were loved. You made many lives better. You will be missed.”