July 6, 1977-October 1, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Bath who left us way too early at the age of 38 from sudden heart complications. A loving father and husband Larry dedicated his life to family and work. He could not abide idleness and when he wasn’t turning a wrench on a Helicopter at work he was swinging a hammer at home. Larry was born in Brampton, Ontario moving to Victoria at the age of 2 years. He attended Lake Hill, Royal Oak and graduated from Claremont Secondary School in 1995. He then pursued a career in aviation mechanical engineering, graduating from BCIT and spent the majority of his working life with Vancouver Island Helicopter (VIH). He leaves to mourn his wife Niurka, daughter Anaya and step-son Alberto, parents Nelson and Jean Bath, brother Nelson (Sandra, Deidre, Bruce) brother Gregory (Teresa, Nathan, Emily, Michael), aunts, uncles, god parents and many friends. In his youth Larry was an avid Lacrosse, Hockey and Basketball player. Thanks to the paramedics for their efforts. Larry will be in our hearts forever.
A Visitation will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thursday, October 8, 2015 at McCall Bros. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Friday, October 9, 2015 at MCCALL’S FLORAL CHAPEL AND RECEPTION CENTRE, Johnson & Vancouver Street, Victoria, BC with a reception to celebrate Larry’s life to follow. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Mike Wiggins
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Phyllis Forsyth I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing away so suddenly.
My heart goes out to all the family.
My deepest sympathy .
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Debra Swain It is hard to know what to say at such a sad time. I have been thinking about your family since I learned of Larry’s passing. It is fortunate you have each other.
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KJ McFadden To Larry’s family, my heart goes out to you. I am still in shock as many of us are. His bright smile and always ready for action attitude will be remembered with fondness along with the happy and funny family moments he so proudly shared. I am truly sorry for your loss but hope you might find some comfort knowing that he will be very missed by a great many friends.
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Patrick, Lora, Terena, and Maren We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts.
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Monica Janmohamed I was shocked and saddened to hear about Larry’s passing. I didn’t get to know him well but he seemed like a gentleman. My most sincere condolences goes out to Larry’s family and friends.
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Judy and Russ Brown and Family Jean and Nelson,
We were shocked to hear of Larry’s passing, he was such an engaging kid and always with a big smile. Hard to believe that more than 30 years have passed since we were neighbors. Russ had a funny story to share…especially poignant when a hammer was mentioned in the obit. Russ was working on something in our carport and Larry was over playing with the boys, he noticed that Russ had two hammers and asked him if he needed both because he said that Nelson didn’t have one and since Russ had two maybe he could give one of them to Larry to take home to his Dad. Please accept our sincere condolences , we know this must be very shocking and sad for you both and Nelson ,Greg and their families and of course Larry’s wife and children. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely Russ, Judy, Deb, Clint and Blair Brown
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Paul Bouchard Very sad to hear this news of Larry. I worked with Larry for a short while during my time at VIH Aerospace. Larry stood out as a warm, bright and energetic young man. It was obvious that he was happy to be part of aviation and was keen and driven to continue training and further develop his skills. I always enjoyed talking to Larry, feeling like everyone else that Larry was a good guy to be around, great to work with and noted his respect and caring for others.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends during what must be a very difficult time.
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Peter Burke It was an honour and a pleasure working with Larry. I worked with him at VIH for close to 12 years. He was always nice to be around and always willing to offer a hand. Farewell friend.
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Mike Schaber I was very shaken to hear about Larry’s passing. I have known Larry for roughly 15 years and have never had anything but fond memories and respect for him. He had a very melodious presence with his huge smile and big heart, which always went along with his strong work ethic. You will be sadly missed Larry – Godspeed and we will see you on the other side someday. Heartfelt condolences to all his family.
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Duck & Sharon Dalep Our sincere condolences in the passing of Larry.
Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Cherish the memories…….he will always remain close to your heart.Sincerely,
The Dalep Family
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John Logan So truely sorry to hear of Larry’s passing.it was a pleasure to have known and worked with him.
Condolences to all Larry’s family and friends.John
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Joan Mullowney My condolences go out to Larry’s family. I got to know Larry while working at VIH Helicopters and found him to be one of the sweetest guy one could get to know. I’m sad to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this period.
Joan
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Bruce and Ida Watson Thinking of you all at this time, sending hugs and prayers. Cherish those wonderful memories of your beautiful Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. We wish words would take away the pain that you are feeling ….but please know that you are all in our hearts…….as Larry will always be in your heart.
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Dave & Ann Nute Nelson, Jean and families
Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of Larry. Our prayers are with you . May good and happy memories help you at this time.
Sincerely Dave & Ann Nute
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Corey Taylor I have known Larry for almost 15 years and can only associate joy and laughter with that experience. I saw him not long ago after a period of at least two years where I hadn’t seen him and it was as if only hours had passed. A very easy guy to get to know and impossible not to like. I am shaken that he has passed on so young with so much yet to achieve and so much love yet to give.
Heartfelt condolences to all friends and family in your time of loss.
Corey Taylor
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Pat and Ted Haight (Dartmouth, NS) Our hearts are heavy this week as we think of Larry and his family. Wishing we could be closer, to lend support during these rough times, but our thoughts are always with you.
Love
Pat, Ted, John, Doug and Erika ( Littleman Noah)
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dallas nisbet Played junior lacrosse with Larry. Devastated to here about this. Great team player and just an all around good guy.
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Garth Harrington Larry
I knew you for many years at work at VIH.
I always enjoyed seeing you and chatting.
You were always happy, smiling, friendly, caring and would take the time to listen to my stories.
I was always interested to hear what you were doing.
I am saddened by your passing.
RIP
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Wayne Woytkiw I am in disbelief learning this news, too good to go this soon. I have known Larry for many years and cannot remember one instance when he was not a gentleman. Kind hearted, hard working, always jovial no matter the task. My deepest sympathies to Larry’s family, know he had the respect of all of his peers. Larry was one of the good ones, he will be dearly missed by many.
Sincere condolences,
Wayne
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Ken and Lori Norie With sincere condolences to the family on Larry’s premature passing. We will miss him greatly.
Larry always had a warm smile and and was a pleasure to have known him and we have many happy memories of him at VIH that we will keep close.sincerely
Ken , Lori, and the Norie family.
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Susan Lanigan My sincere condolences to Larry’s family.
I worked with Larry on occasion for his overseas travels with VIH. Always happy and friendly, he greeted everyone with a bright smile and a cheerful hello.
My heart goes out to you all at this very difficult time, and will think of you as time goes on.
Warm regards,
Susan Lanigan
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Robin Polson Very sorry to hear of Larry’s sudden passing. I had the pleasure of working at VIH and Larry was always a great guy & was always very happy & a smile when he got his pay cheque.
Condolences to Niurka & family.
RIP, Larry.
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Jason and Dixie Pinchbeck Very sad to hear of this!!!
I worked with Larry for many years, and I have always had the utmost respect for him as an engineer, and as a man…
My heart goes out to the family, he will be missed….
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Janice Francisco I was saddened to hear this news about Larry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope you will find comfort in each other during this time and focus on the love and good times you shared with Larry.
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Ian Teschke Larry and I worked together for many years at VIH. We shared a lot of good times. I always respected and trusted him and I was in awe of his strong work ethic. I never hesitated to ask his advice and he was always happy to lend a hand. His grin and laugh were always quick to appear. I will miss him.
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Gerry Nadeau I am so sorry to lose Larry………cannot get my head around it. I will always remember him for his great personality and generally a really nice young man. I am thinking of you and hoping good memories will carry you through this very hard time.
Love. Gerry
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Diane Mcnay Dear Jean,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Larry. I am sure he was a wonderful man as any child of yours would be. My condolences.
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Brian Mycroft As most, I am shocked by Larry’s death. I did not know Larry well, however what I do know about him was that he was always friendly, kind and respectful with me. I liked him and we would often say “Hi” in passing by at work.
My condolences to Niurka and their children.
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Paul and Dawn, Rob, Lyndsey, Julie and their families. We are so sorry to learn of Larry’s passing.
Hugs to all,
Love
Paul and all our family
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Gord Carr It has been my honour to have known & worked with Larry since he was a young apprentice. The news of his passing has been a terrible blow to his friends and co-workers. May God bless you, his family.
It may be of some small condolence for Niurka and Anaya to know that Larry was admired & greatly respected.
With kindest regards,
Gord
Like so many others who have commented, I was shocked to hear of Larry’s passing. We met briefly many years ago when he was at VIH and I recall him to be friendly and upbeat. He was also known by a number of our technicians here at Rotor Maxx Support, all of whom hold Larry in the same high regard.
On behalf of us all. I offer sincere condolences and sympathy to Niurka, Anaya and Alberto and wishes of comfort for the other members of his family.