Obituary of Larry Soder

SODER: Larry Allan (Former President/Funeral Director of The Hendren Funeral Home Ltd., Lakefield 1987-2006) Passed away at his home, after an admirable, hard fought battle with Cancer on Wednesday November 8, 2006. Larry Soder of Lakefield in his 63rd year. Born in Virden Manitoba in 1944, Larry began his career as a Funeral Director with his family in Selkirk, Manitoba. In 1964, Larry moved to Ontario to begin a 24 year career with McDougall & Brown Funeral Home in Scarborough, before he and Mary purchased The Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield in 1987. Together they devotedly served the families of Lakefield and surrounding area until 2006. Loved by his wife Mary (nee Pulcine) of 34 years, and greatly missed by his children Amanda and Mark. Dear younger brother of Martin (Ruth) of Acton and Carol Ogaranko (Don) of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Lovingly remembered by the Pulcine family and his large loving family all across the country. Especially missed by his friends from childhood ""The Selkirk Selects"". Larry is predeceased by his parents Ron & Joyce and nephew Bart. Friends and relatives may call at the HENDREN FUNERAL HOME, Lakefield on Sunday November 12, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and on Monday November 13, 2006 from 9-10 AM. A funeral service will be held at the Lakefield United Church, Regent St., on Monday November 13, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Interment Lakefield Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Anne Gowans Blinn officiating. A reception will follow at the Hendren Funeral Home. The family has asked that as expressions of sympathy, memorial donations be made to the Five Counties Children's Centre, Peterborough. Friends may send condolences or make donations at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com ""Livestrong""