In Memory Of

Lawrence William Paton

Apr 23, 1941 - Oct 13, 2024

Service

Friday, October 25, 2024
11:00 am
Columbarium in Elkford’s Cemetery

Notice

To follow will be a celebration of life luncheon at Elkford’s Teck Hall from 12 - 4pm. All are welcome to come share memories and stories.

Obituary

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Lawrence William Paton, devoted son,
brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who passed away October 13,
2024, after a long battle with dementia.

Lawrence (Larry) was born April 23, 1941 in Ponteix, Saskatchewan and later moved to
Redcliff, Alberta where he met and fell in love with Marlene Wolodchenko. They were
married on January 27, 1961, and resided in Redcliff where they both worked at Dominion
Glass Company, close to family and friends. On August 17, 1961, Lawrence and Marlene
were blessed with a son, Tyron Lawrence Paton. A few years passed and the couple
transferred to Vancouver, BC with Dominion Glass. There they purchased a home in North
Delta.

In 1972 Lawrence and Marlene moved to the new coal community of Elkford, BC, again back
close with family, where they soon purchased a house.This house soon became the loving
home for Larry, Marlene, and Ty. Larry worked at Fording River Operations, where he was a
heavy duty mechanic alongside Burt Sword and other family working on drill crew, and
shovels.

Lawrence enjoyed 47 years in Elkford with his family, friends and his dogs. He was crafty
with his carpentry, he appreciated fishing, camping, gold panning, and spent quality time with
his son Ty scuba diving. Larry admired nature, especially his squirrels that fancied their yard. Lawrence liked to travel but fell in love with Hawaii, it was his and Marlene’s favourite place.

When Larry required more assistance Ty and Barb had him come live with them as they now
resided in Sylvan Lake, AB. For just over a year Lawrence got to spend some extra special
time with family where he enjoyed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and regular outings with
grandchildren. Lawrence spent his last years in Red Deer, AB at Bethany Collegeside Long
Term Care Facility. The staff there treated Larry like family and ensured he was well cared
for right till the end. It was nice to have Larry close to his son and family so we could visit
frequently. We appreciate everything Bethany staff did for us. Thank you.

Larry will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Lawrence is survived by his loving son Tyron, daughter in-law Barbara, grandchildren Tawni
(Eddy), Justin (Laura), Keely (CJ), Kadin, and great grandchildren Quinn, Eleonore, Issac,
Adaiya, Joseph, Ember, soon to be baby girl Paton, and (Dylan/Riley). He is also survived by
sister Gail (Norman) Finlay, sister Sandy (Dale) Blohm, brother Wendel Paton, brother
Harley (Janice) Paton, sister Maureen (Phil) Henri, brother Colin (Debbie) Paton. Best friend
Burt Sword, in-laws Shirley (Chuck) Black, Ron (Ingrid) Wolodchenko, and many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife Marlene, father William, mother Viola,
sister Myrna, in-laws Steve (Helen) Wolodchenko, niece Candice Wolodchenko, nephew
Ryan Henri, good friends, and all his beloved dogs.

A small service will be held at the columbarium in Elkford’s Cemetery at 11am, Friday,
October 25, 2024, where blessings will be said, Lawrence and Marlene will be laid to rest. To
follow will be a celebration of life luncheon at Elkford’s Teck Hall from 12 - 4pm. All are
welcome to come share memories and stories.

Condolences

Darryl Sword:

Very sorry for your loss truly a blessing. Larry was the first person to get me investing start young kid. Our prayers are with you all
Darryl & Joyce

Rod and Angie. :

Condolences for your loss

Dave and Kathy Scott.:

We offer our most sincere condolences to his family, may he Rest In Peace. Dave, Kathy and family.

Gordon & Mary Deadmarsh :

Our condolences to Ty, Barb and the Paton family in the passing of cousin Lawrence/Larry.
May he rest in peace.
Gordon & Mary Deadmarsh

Paula & John Smith :

Condolences to all those Larry?s family and friends.

Melvin Birkedal:

Condolences to the Paton family.

Bert Sword:

My sincere condolences to the Paton family during this time of your great loss.
Larry was a true and faithful friend to me and I cherish the great memories we shared both at work and after we retired. He is truly missed, Bert Sword

Lori Borys:

Thinking of you all in this time of grief. RIP Larry

Ernie Walters:

Condolences to the family he will certainly be missed but not forgotten by his friends and family

Greg Sword:

Our sincere condolences and our prayers are for peace for you in your loss.
I enjoyed the times I got to chat with Larry both at work and in the community and really loved seeing him and my Dad together and maintain a close friendship ever since they met when we moved to town in 1978.

Greg, Cindy and family

Kim & Joe Bauer :

Sending our condolences to the Paton family. Thinking of all of you.

Blair and Loriann Hucik:

Sincere condolences to all of Lawrence?s family. May he rest in peace.

Cathy Cook:

Our deepest condolences to the Paton family . Larry was such a nice fellow , always so nice to work with . He will be missed .

Frank Trozzo:

Our condolences to the Paton families on the loss of Lawrence.

Christine Knight:

So sorry for your loss, Chris and John Knight

Jennifer Norgate:

Our heart-felt condolences to you all. He will truly be missed.
Carl & Jennifer Norgate & family

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