March 22, 1952 – September 26, 2011
Surrounded by her loving family, Laura White (nee Nuttall) passed away on September 26,2011, at the age of 59, after an 11 month courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife to Dewayne, her husband of 33 years, a step-mother, sister, nana, aunt, cousin and friend.
Laura was born in Victoria and graduated from Mt. Douglas Senior Secondary School. She went on to start a 40 year career with the CIBC.
Laura will be remembered for her passion for life, sense of humour, generosity of spirit, gentle heart and love of family and friends.
Left to mourn her is her loving husband Dewayne, step-children Carrie (Lorne) Kleppe, Christina (Jordan) McKinnon, grandchildren Cassidy and Logan Kleppe, Michael and Emily McKinnon, sisters Marilyn Turner, Diane (Darrell) Courser, Maureen Werlin, Theresa (Paul) Hatlen, Brother Paul (Jane) Nuttall, sisters-in-law Lois White and Leanne (Kent) Fraser, father and mother-in-law Clinton and Dorothy White and Aunt Kathy Dunn (Nuttall).
Laura is also survived by nieces and nephews Candice (Jay) Wright; Kelly Turner; Tracey Courser (Joe DeAmicis); Neil Courser; Charlene, Jennifer and Kassandra Hatlen; Ross and Megan Nuttall; Danielle and David Fraser. She also leaves behind grandnieces and nephews Jessica Turner-Hornby, Briana,Carmyn and Alexa Wright and Jaxon DeAmicis.
Laura was predeceased by her nephew Matthew Hatlen, mother Margaret (Peggy) Nuttall (nee Leahy), father James Howard (Howie) Nuttall.
Her loving heart will be deeply missed and cherished by everyone who had the opportunity to know her.
The Funeral Mass for Laura will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Holy Cross Catholic Parish (4049 Gordon Head Road, Victoria), commencing at 2:00 pm.
The family wish to extend their sincere appreciation for the compassionate care provided by Drs. Mazgani, Michael and Alexander and their teams, GP Dr. Williams, Kathie Speight and Hospice and PRT teams.
ln lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following charities:
BC Cancer Agency Foundation, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8R 6V5 or
Victoria Hospice,1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, V8R 1J8.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Many thanks to all those who loved Laura during her life. May her faith and love continue to inspire us.
13 Responses
Dwayne and Family,
The HENDERSON family of Les and Connie send our sincere condolences on your loss. Please know that there are people thinking of you at this time and wishing all the comfort you require.
Dear Dwayne and family,
We were saddened to hear of Laura’s passing. May warm memories keep her close to your hearts.
Deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Although we are many miles apart I want to send my condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy