Willie Laarman Passes

Published: July 2, 2008 01:07 pm EDT

Standardbred owner Willie Laarman, the mother of trainer Rene Laarman, passed away Monday, June 30 at the Guelph General Hospital at the age of 78.

Willie, beloved wife of the late Johanes (John) Laarman, was the proud grandma of Amanda, Karen, Christine and Nicole. She was the dear sister of Tina Vlasveld, and Case Remmerswaal both of Guelph.

Willie is survived by several brothers and sisters in Holland and New Zealand. Willie volunteered for many years with Minor Hockey and was a past president of the Mothers Auxilary.

Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel 252 Dublin St. N., Guelph, where the family will receive friends on today (Wednesday) from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

A Vigil for Willie will be held tonight at 8:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will take place at the Church of Our Lady on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Marymount Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation or to the Church of Our Lady Restoration Fund would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home or email [email protected]).

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Willie Laarman.

(With files from the Guelph Mercury)

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