Laurie E. Myra

Laurie Ernest Myra, 69 of Western Shore, died at home January 15, 2010 with his family by his side, after a very short battle with ALS. Born in Gold River, April 22, 1940, he was a son of the late Gladys (Russell) (Myra) Minnick and the late Noble Myra. In his early years he worked at Halifax Shipyards and then for Bridgewater Farmers Dairy in the Chester area. He then went on to start his career as a mechanic and started his own business, “Laurie’s Auto Repairs” where he specialized as a Heavy Duty Mechanic, working for over 40 years. He was a member of the Parish of St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Western Shore. Laurie was a member and Past Master of Masonic Charity Lodge No. 69, Mahone Bay having joined in 1975. He was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Grace Chapter No. 8, Lunenburg, joining in 1977 and later affiliated with Shoreham Chapter No. 59, Chester. Laurie was a member of the Western Shore and District Fire Department for 47 years. He was an Honorary Fire Chief and was instrumental in the planning and building of the addition to the Fire Hall in 1984. An avid outdoors man, he enjoyed hunting with “the boys”. He enjoyed camping with his children and friends from early on, starting out in tents with no floors and working up to his fifth wheel trailer. Many a friends company was enjoyed by the campfire. With the help of his wife and sons, “Paradise Cottage” was built on Little Vaughan’s Lake, as a place for them to enjoy in retirement. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife, Stella (Swinamer), his four children, Janet (Darrell) Eisnor, Blockhouse, David (Michelle) Myra, Western Shore, Elizabeth (Alyre) Arsenault, Hatchet’s Lake, Gordon Myra (Wendy Conrad), Martins Point. Six grandchildren, Jeffery, Cassie, Nickolas, Krista, Emma and Andrew. Two great- grandchildren, Allison and Elijah. Sisters, Sheila (Merrill) Barkhouse, Maitland, Donna (Fraser) Hebb, Lower Vaughan and brother, William “Bill” (Donna) Myra, Western Shore. He was predeceased by a sister, Nancy in infancy and grandson, Jonathan. Special thanks go to the ALS Society; Rudy, for all his help and support; the Victorian Order of Nurses for their daily visits and continued care, especially, Liz for her care and support at the end. To Dr. Abriel for all his talks and guidance. Thanks to all who brought food and comfort to the house as we gathered together for Dad in his last days. Your kind thoughts and prayers were welcomed.. Thank you to Rev. Bonnie Baird and Rev. Ron Barkhouse for their many prayers and comforting words. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Visitation will be held 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2010 in Mahone Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at St. John’s Anglican Church, Chester Basin, Rev. Bonnie Baird and Rev. Ron Barkhouse officiating. Interment will be in Western Shore Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made to ALS Society of Nova Scotia or Victorian Order of Nurses, Lunenburg County Branch. Arrangements entrusted to Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay (902) 624-8241. On line condolences may be made at: www.mahonefuneral.ca