At LHSC, Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, Laurie Ann (Forrester) Dickins, of Zurich, in her 37th year. Beloved wife of Arthur James “Jim” Albert Dickins. Loving mother of Ryan and Scott at home. Loved daughter of Robert and the late Faye Forrester and daughter-in-law of Wayne and Karen Dickins and June and Norm McDowell. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jack Forrester, Jeff and Lorraine Forrester, Tanya and Wayne Thiel, Tom and Julia Dickins, Sandra Dickins and Kevin Dickins. Sadly missed by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Monday, July 17, 2006 at 11 a.m. in Zurich Mennonite Church. Pastor Phil Wagler and Ann Krueger officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan and Scott Trust Fund, c/ Jim Dickins, through the funeral home or at the Bank of Montreal, Hensall Branch or the Canadian Cancer Society.
DICKINS: (Forrester) Laurie Ann
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Haskett Funeral Homes
Condolence From: JULIE
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOU’R LOSSES MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU’S IN MY HEART AND MIND
Condolence From: Crystal Atkinson
I am so sorry to hear of the loss. she was my gym teacher back in high school and I am at a loss for words. she was always a delight to be around and she will be sadly missed.
my thoughts and prayers to the family at this time
Condolence From: Rich and Tracy Lather
Dear Jim and boys, the Forrester’s and Dicken’s
It has been a long time since the Forresters and Fishers travelled east together in “The Drifter”, but I will always remember how much fun we had. Laurie was always ready to smile and laugh and belt out Johnny Cash’s “My Name is Sue” in the back of the Drifter. That is how I’ll always remember Laurie.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. And may God be there for you whenever you call on him, during this time of sorrow or in the future.
Sincerely
Rich and Tracy & Girls
Condolence From: Bob and June and Kimberley Fisher
Hello Bob and family,
On behalf of both my parents I wish to extend our sincere felt condolences. Mom and Dad are travelling out West and will not return home until Aug 3 or 4. I spoke with Dad on the phone and him and Mom want you to know that you are in their thoughts and hearts. They wish they could have been here in person to provide you with any support they could have given.
Condolence From: Frank & Lori Wulterkens
Dear Jim and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Frank & Lori
Condolence From: Sam and Shelly Toornstra
Dear Jim, boys, Forrester and Dickins Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Sam, Shelly, Ashley and Lucas
Condolence From: Kathy Orr
Jim, Boys & Family…I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Kathy
Condolence From: Kevin, Janet & Verlie Lavery
To Jim, the boys, and the Forrester Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Keep her memories alive and she will be with you in spirit forever.
Condolence From: Michele Adair (Connolly)
I met Laurie years ago when she and I both worked at the Huron Country Playhouse. Years later seeing her at a racing event I learned that she was best friends with my cousin Lorna. I didn’t know her that well but she definitely had the personality and smile that you did not forget. She always said hi to me even after years of not seeing each other. The last I saw her was last year at a hockey game and she was sitting with her kids in tow and again she smile and said hi and we had a little chat. It is very sad to hear of her death and my thoughts are with the family at this time. Take care.
Condolence From: Cheryl and Bill Tong (Rau)
To the Dickins and Forrester Families.
We are truly sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Sandra & Darryl McCann
Dear Jim & Boys, Wayne & Karen, Our deepest sympathy to you & your families at this most difficult time. May your memories of Laurie keep your spirits bright. Sandra,Darryl & boys
Condolence From: Wayne and Elaine Corbett
Jim, Ryan, Scott, Forrester and Dickins Families Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully the love and support of family & friends will comfort you in your time of loss. With deepest sympathy, Wayne and Elaine
Condolence From: Steve, Audrey, Lucas & Brianne Skinner
Our deepest sympathy to you Jim and your sweet little boys. May the memories of the good times you had with Laurie keep her forever close in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you in the days to come.
Condolence From: Tom and Debbie McCann
Dear Jim, Wayne and Karen, We were so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you Tom and Debbie
Condolence From: Becky (Hartman) Sinning
Jim and Forrester families, I have always held Laurie in very high regards. Growing up she was my role model. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Condolence From: Louise Allan,Groeling
Jim and family, I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Laurie at work at CHSS,she was a ray of sunshine. Much love Louise
Condolence From: Cathy Chanda (Hartman)
Dear Jim and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Laurie was a great friend and a special woman. Our prayers are with you, Cathy, Marshall and family
Condolence From: Collette and Jason Van Haarlem and Girls
Jim, Ryan, Scott, Dickins and Forrester Families We were so saddend to hear of Laurie’s passing. She was a wonderful person, with a smile that could light a room. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Collette, Jason, Jasimne, Courteney, Shae-Lynn
Condolence From: Tim, Sharon & Mackenzie Goudie
Jim,Ryan & Scott the Dickins and Forrester Family’s We are so very saddened to hear of Laurie’s passing. Althought I only meet her once I know she was a very special person to put a big smile on your face. May you always smile when you think of her and when look at you two special young boys you will she her in them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Tim
Condolence From: Susan, Ken & Melissa Pushelberg
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Laurie’s family especially her two sons. Melissa was a student of Laurie’s first semester this year and really enjoyed having her as a teacher at CHSS, We regret never getting to meet and get to know Laurie, but have heard lots of nice things about her. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Melissa, Susan & Ken Pushelberg
Condolence From: Tammy Davidson
Hi Jim I just wanted to say I am sorry. Good luck to you and the boys. Tammy Davidson
Condolence From: Oncology Nurses – London
Laurie’s Family and Friends In the short time that we were fortunate to know and care for Laurie, it was clear that she was a remarkable woman. Her love for her family, especially Jim, Ryan and Scott was obvious to us all. Despite the tough times Laurie was experiencing, she would always share that beautiful smile with us. Laurie will be remembered for her courage and dignity. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Respectfully, the staff of Adult Oncology
Condolence From: Anne and Jamie Bedard
Jim, Ryan & Scott, Dickins and Forrester Families; We were so very saddened to hear of Laurie’s passing. She was a bright spirit, whose company will be missed by many. Remember; those who bloom in the hearts of others never fade away. May you find comfort and strength in the memories you share. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Condolence From: Sonya Shantz
Jim, Ryan, Scott, the Forrester and Dickins Family’s: I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great friend with a strong spirit. She was always at the top of her game whether it was winning a cross country race, a high jump competition, a basketball game, teaching students or raising her two beautiful boys. I believe she is still at the top of her game, with her mom at her side, being a guardian angel for those she has left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sonya
Condolence From: Kelly (Vanstone) & Kevin Butt & family
Jim & boys, Dickins & Forrester families, May God be with you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My mom, Marg, also sends her condolences from out east.
Condolence From: Jodi Brokenshire-Port
Dear Jim and family & the Forrester family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Laurie’s passing. It has been many years since I have seen Laurie but we spent many years together growing up through grade school and high school. I have many fond memories of working on science fairs and homework together as well as her extraordinary athleticism. Laurie was an incredibly kind and gracious person. She will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with you. Jodi Brokenshire-Port
Condolence From: Barb, Doug and Dan Ferguson
Jim and Boys, The Dickins and Forrester Families. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Remember the smiles and the good times you had with Laurie and let those memories lighten the days ahead. Barb, Doug and Dan
Condolence From: Charlene & Don Oesch
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don & Charlene Oesch
Condolence From: Student of CHSS
your friendliness and smiles will be missed in the halls of central huron
Condolence From: Colette McNally
Dear Jim and family I am so sorry to read of your loss. I have lost touch with Laurie and yourself, but I was Laurie’s roommate in third year university when we lived at Somerset Place in London. She was a thoughtful, kind, considerate and loving person and I am blessed for having known her for a short period of time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless Colette
Condolence From: Raymond, Bobbi and Boy\\\’s
We are deeply saddened to hear of Lauire’s passing. We too know the effects that cancer can have on a family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your entire family. May we all take joy in remembering her as a beautiful, strong and caring daughter, wife, mother, teacher and friend. In this time of sorrow, sit back awhile and picture her wearing that big happy smile. To work through your pain will be no easy task. There are no answers to the questions that you long to ask. You will go the distance. Mile after mile and you will remember, that big HAPPY smile.
Condolence From: Darlene O\’Rourke & Rob Hoffman
Dear Jim, Ryan, Scott and families You have our deepest sympathy at this time. Laurie was always a joy to be around and will be sadly missed by everyone. You and your families are in our prayers, Darlene & Rob
Condolence From: Wendy & Dave Heimrich
Wayne, Karen, Jim and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Our deepest condolences, to you Jim and the boys. May all of you feel comfort in your family and friends. In our prayers, Wendy & Dave Heimrich & girls
Condolence From: Mike and Dara Hartman
Dear Jim and Forrester family Our sorrow is deep and longlasting as it reflects losing Faye as well. We’re sure their kindred spirits have already reunited. We are at your service should you need us for anything at all. Prayers and blessings, Dara and Mike
Condolence From: Dan, Wendy, Jansen, Colton and Katie Becker
Our Deepest Sympathy to your family. We are very saddened that Laurie has lost her courageous battle to cancer. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Evelyn Vincent
Wayne, Karen, Jimmy and each of your family Sincere sympathy in your great loss. May the good memories of happier times, help carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Condolence From: Vel and Jim Robinson
As you go through this very sad time, be assured that the thoughts of many are with you. Our deepest sympathies to all.
Vel and Jim Robinson
Condolence From: Brent OBrien
Dear Jim, and the Forrester and Dickins families. My deepest sympathies. I have so many wonderful memories since kindergarten of Laurie, many of her running faster, jumping higher and scoring more points than me, but also of her sense of humour and warmest of personalities. I wish I could be there to offer my sympathy this weekend, but as I sit here in Australia with a tear in my eye, I ask you to always remember her strong spirit will live on amongst you, forever. Brent
Condolence From: Isidore and Paula LaPorte
Dear Jim and boys and extended family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this most difficult time. Laurie was a warm, generous,vibrant,loving, and strong woman.If you met her once, you never forgot her. She touched the lives of all who knew her,and she will always be remembered. Her beautiful smile will continue to shine down on all of those she loved.
Condolence From: Chris and Christina Zold
We are saddened by the news of Laurie’s passing. She was a wonderful colleague and teacher; loved and respected by her colleagues and students at Central Huron Secondary School. We will truly miss her smile, easy-going personality, willingness to help, and her brave spirit. Jim, Ryan, Scott and other family members–our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Condolence From: Jim Oesch & Donna Marshall
We are all caught, at a time that no one would think, that a dear person would be taken from her very dear family. Jim – be STRONG The Forrester family It is so hard to grasp that such a young women,mother and a dear wife to Jim and her childern,that God has asked for her. God Bless Jim & Donna
Condolence From: Stephen, Theresa Finkbeiner & Family
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Jim, Ryan and Scott. Our thoughts are also with Bob, Jack, Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne and families. May all the good times you shared together with Laurie help keep her memory alive. Know that friends and family are there to lean on and to help you through the tough times ahead. Stephen, Theresa, Megan, Justin, Dillon & Ashley
Condolence From: Shirley Erb (Oesch)
Bob & Family So sorry to hear of the passing of Laurie. She will be sadly missed by all. Jim called me and told me what a wonderful person she was. You have my Deepest Sympathy
Condolence From: A student
I’m very sorry to hear about Mrs.Forresters passing. She was a magnificent teacher. She always brightened my day with her brilliant smile, and friendly hello’s. We’ve all learned so much from her, knowledge, strength, determination and happiness. She will be dearly missed at CHSS, as a teacher, collegue, friend and mentor. My thoughts and prayers are with you always as you go through this difficult time. We will never forget her.
Condolence From: Bob, Vicki & Taylor Hay
To all of Laurie’s family members: We were very sad to hear that Laurie passed. She was such a fun and outgoing person with a great personality. Remembering her bright smile will keep our hearts warm. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Bob, Vicki & Taylor
Condolence From: Karen & Randy Stanlake
Our hearts go out to the Dickins family.
Condolence From: Denise Byrne
To all the Forrester and Dickins families We were saddened to hear of Laurie’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to all of you during this very difficult time. I’m sure Laurie will live on, in the hearts of all of you.
Condolence From: Doug, Betty Lynn, Jaime & Kraig
Dear Jim and all the Forrester and Dickins families: We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Laurie’s passing. She was such a courageous girl and put up a great fight. She will live on in the two beautiful children left behind. Hopefully you can find comfort in knowing that she is at peace and free from suffering. Cherish all the wonderful memories … it will make each day a little easier. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this very difficult time. Doug, Betty Lynn, Jaime & Kraig
Condolence From: Greg and Cheryl Becker
Our hearts go out to Jim, Ryan, Scott and family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Greg & Cheryl Becker and family