Dear Steve, Bruce and Kathryn:

I just happened to come across your father’s obituary and would like to express my belated heartfelt condolences. Steve,  I hope you receive this as I have not been able to find you to say hi!  I remember your father to be a kind and gentle person and I enjoyed our conversations very much.  I’m sure he’s greatly missed by all!

Best regards,
Agnes Csapo
agnescsapo61@gmail.com


Dear Steve:

I remember your dad very well.  As curator of the Art Gallery(when it was known as the Brampton Public Library and Art Gallery), I could always count on Murray to come to exhibition openings to meet and welcome the artists.  As a member of the library board, he was always ready to support  the gallery and stand behind the exhibition program.  I very much valued his good-humoured interest.

Shirley Morriss

It is with deepest regret that I just learned of Murray's passing.  He was a bright light at Chartwell/Greenway and a wonderful friend to my father Peter Byrne and many other residents there.  Murray never seemed to 'look in the rear view mirror'.  He always counted his blessings and helped others do the same.  He made his mark in this world and will be sorely missed.  There's another star in heaven now. God bless.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of your father.  I knew both your parents from the Peel Choral Society,  My husband knew your father through the Selkirk Ontario connection.  The Awde farm was very close to the Laidlaw farm.  My husband and his family attended Chalmers Presbyterian Church or The Stone Church as it was called.   

My mother went to the same High School and my father served on the same naval ship as your father .  We had many hours of reminiscing about the Selkirk and Hagersville area.  When my mother in law came for a visit your father would come over and have an evening of "hoss" and I might add he took great delight in beating the younger pair soundly!

In memory of you father we have made a donation to the MacDonald Memorial School Museum, a school that both your father and my husband attended although quite a few years in between.  

Your father will be missed by many but our memories will never let us forget him.

I was sorry to hear of Murray's death. It brought back many happy memories of the early days of St. Paul's Church. Murray was there from the beginning - organizing and directing a choir, playing a portable organ - which he obtained somehow, building and playing the new organ when the church was complete. He was a man of great wisdom, marvellous tact, and enormous patience. A true friend.

to the Laidlaw family.  I was sorry to learn of Murray's passing. I know you will miss him, and pray you will have many fond memories to carry you through this difficult time.   He was great friend to both my parents John and Eileen, both in their shared time at St. Paul's and later at Meals on Wheels Brampton. A worthy organization which Murray "persuaded" my father to become more involved in as was Murray. My own fond memories of Murray include my early years as a young member of St. Paul's senior choir and his infamous pedal organ. A fantastic man who will indeed be missed.

Steve, Bruce, Kathy, and Brenda and the whole Laidlaw extended family I am so deeply sorry. Your Dad was a wonderful man. He did so much for the community and especially for all of you. I know how much he meant to you and how much you meant to him. He will leave a hole that will be impossible to fill. Thinking of you all with support and love. Karen (Macfarlane)

Dear Steve and Brenda,

We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. We recently loss Russell's mother so know how painful this can be.

At those times when you are feeling particularly down, try to remember the happy and joyful times you enjoyed with your father. These memories are what helps to guide us through this life's transition.

God Bless.

Roxanne and Russell

Kathryn, Bruce & Steven:
  I was much saddened to see the notice about Murray.  We were long time shipmates at YORK, and Theresa and my late wife became friends also through that connection.  He will be much missed by the whole Naval community as well.

To the Laidlaw family:  My deepest condolences.  I had the opportunity to work with Murray on some arts-related projects when I worked as a lawyer for the City of Brampton.  I don't think I've ever met a kinder gentleman.

Steven, So sorry to hear of your dads passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rodger Noakes and the membership of Local 5112

I met Murray through my work. Cant remember exact but about 1974 after I came to Canada. Met him again when my family moved to Brampton. Always a jovial person. Remember him on the library Board. Met him again at Rose theatre, he saw me and remembered me. He was very frail by then. Very welcoming person.
Vino

Stephen and Brenda,
I was saddened to hear of Murray's passing.  His navy involvement in the war always made him a hero to me.  The fact that he was delighted to take my dad's short wave radio equipment after his passing gave me comfort that it had found a good home with Murray. I always enjoyed our lively chats.
We will all miss him.
Cathy Kelley

Bruce, Kathy and Stephen,
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you.

Dear Kathryn, Marion,  Bruce, Stephen and the entire Laidlaw Family,

We wish you our deepest condolences, hoping that your warm memories with your Dad will comfort you all.
With love, 
David, Carol, Ari & Kris, & Mike

My condolences to the Laidlaw family.I have known Murray as a nieghbour, a friend and a parent since the beginning of "The Good Old Days"in Bramalea's infancy. I enjoyed many conversations, tapped into memory and vast knowledge of the community. He has been my idea of a model parent. You have been blessed. He will be missed.Marion Pickett

Dear Steve and Brenda:
Thinking of you at this sad time. We were always thankful we had the opportunity to meet your kind gentle father. our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sincerely
Uncle Rae and Aunt Aileen

Kathryn; both Kathy and I were so sorry to hear of your father's passing and wish to offer our deepest sympathies and heart felt condolences to you and your family. While we did not know your father, serving his country during the second world war says much about him. He was I'm sure, a proud veteran, and yes member of what is often called "the greatest generation". We join you in remembering your father and his  life. "Never to be forgotten" we would be remiss not to honour and thank him for his service to Canada. You, Marion, your family and your father are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all.
Mike, Kathy and the Baillargeon family

My deep sympathy to Murray's children and family on their loss. I have known Murray for decades through the Royal Canadian Navy network to which he was so devoted and whose members were always so dear to his heart. He was an exceptionally kind, cheerful and decent man and I cherished his company. Not many like him. Rest in peace.

I am deeply sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ross Laidlaw, Florida

 You have our deepest sympathy, and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult times.
Love from Frank and Mary (Durliat) Hilbing  cousins from Netherby on the Brunning side of the family.

Steve and Brenda-sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Steve-know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending you hugs-take care

Mark & Arlene Borho

Bruce and Luzelena,

My deepest condolences for your great loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Limor

Steve and Brenda and family, we were so sorry to learn of the death of Steve's father.  Thinking of you always..Judi and George

Murray was a very giving person to the community, to his country and to his church.  He served his day and generation when called upon to do so and the Battle of the Atlantic was always a focal point of remembrance.  It was a privilege to be a part of Murray's life as his minister at St. Paul's, a church which he dearly loved and to see the way that his beloved wife Terry and Murray were forerunners in the 'ecumenical' exercising of their Faith.
Fondly remembered, Reverend Wayne and Cathy Baswick

Steve, Sister Brenda, Kathryn and Bruce.  We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  May good memories ease your sorrow at this difficult time.  Bonnie, John and Sam Moffatt-Siopiolosz.

I am sorry to hear about your Father.  My thought and prayers are with your family.  Lois Harvey

Steve its a terrible thing to lose a parent.
Be brave and know that he had a loving son in you 
Your friend
Franka

Stephen. I am sorry to hear the news about the passing of your Father. Please accept my condolences at this difficult time.
John Hastings

OBITUARY

Murray Earl Laidlaw

4 March, 1921 – 10 May, 2015

Andrews Community Funeral Centre - Bramalea Chapel

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