In Celebration of

Donald "Duke" Des Lauriers

October 17, 1933 - May 6, 2018

Passed away at Credit Valley Hospital on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Dale. Loving father of Darlene (Ali Jiwani) and Debbie (John Brody). Much loved grandfather of Ashif (Caroline), Alykhan (Sheneil), Alisha (Eamonn), Ahmad (Julia) and great-grandfather of Liam, Caleb, Alayna, Easton, and will also be missed by “grand dogs” Benji, Brody, Bella, Kirby and the late Hugo.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter “Peel” Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy 10, N. of QEW) on Thursday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m.

Funeral Mass to be held at Nativity of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, 480 Rathburn Rd, Etobicoke on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Guestbook

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Cheri Perdicaris (Family Friends)

Entered May 8, 2018 from Etobicoke

He will be truly missed and forever loved... there are not enough words that can describe this man and how much he was adored by all who met him ... Thankyou for sharing your life with us .. being our friend .. our neighbour and most of all .. for just being you ... always in our hearts ...
George Cheri Toula Nancy James Nico and Zoe

Paul H Gross (Friend and family)

Entered May 8, 2018 from Pickering

Now you can rest my friend, say hi to Billy for me.
Love Ya
Paul

Sandra Donofrio (Father's cousin's hsband)

Entered May 8, 2018

Fond memories of growing up with 'Uncle Duke'. Always loved and embraced company to his home. Always made you laugh and I will always remember how he loved his daughters and wife. He will always be remembered as a great dancer and a wonderful man. He will be missed by all who knew him,
Prayers and special thoughts for 'Auntie Dale' , Darlene and Debbie

Debbie DesLauriers (Daughter)

Entered May 8, 2018 from deb.star31@hotmail.com

Not a day will go back when I wont’t think about you Dad. I wish I could go back and change some things in my life, especially more time spent with you. Now I realize how truly blessed I was to have you for a “Dad”.
Your wisdom, kindness and advise has guided me through the years and I thank you for being a positive light always in my life.
I will definitely miss you getting my name mixed up with Darlene and your boisterous laugh when I would correct you. Our sports conversations, your die-hard leaf allegiance and my beloved bruins conversations will be sadly missed. Thank you Dad thank you for simply being the best father any daughter could ever ask for......Love You...Debbie

Lore Keller (friend)

Entered May 8, 2018 from Bayfield

I can't tell you truly sorry I am for your loss. You are such a close knit family and I know that your strength will get you through this hard time.
You are in my prayers.

Love
Lore

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