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
31 Responses
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
Played junior lacrosse with Larry. Devastated to here about this. Great team player and just an all around good guy.
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
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
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.