Laurel made her peaceful journey home on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Tendercare Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She recently celebrated her 86th birthday on May 27th. Laurel is pre-deceased by her children's father, Jack Gallagher, in 1961, as well as her siblings Shirley McLaughlin, Gerry and Hugh Bromley and her parents, Minnie and Graham Bromley. Her husband Frank Ambrose and her five children survive Laurel: Jeri Pearce (Bruce) of Sault Ste. Marie, Judy Glazier (Larry) of Saskatoon, Clara Gallagher of Calgary, Susan McNaughton of Calgary and Sam Gallagher of Edmonton. Laurel's focus in life has always been family. Her life was enhanced with the births of her seven grandchildren: Alicia Pearce and Tressa Van Midde (Gary), John Gallagher, Laurel Ann Byers (Aron), Brian McNaughton and Steve McNaughton, Marni Gallagher and Sam Gallagher Jr. Four great-grandchildren also survive her: Rynn Gallagher (daughter of John), Kayla McNaughton (daughter of Brian), Noah and Hannah Byers (children of Laurel Ann). Laurel's life journey included serving our country in the CWAC during WWII. This was one of her very proud achievements. Having raised her five children alone as a young widow with very little education, she demonstrated incredible strength, determination and sense of purpose. Against all odds, she taught all her children how to survive life's toughest times and to never give up. Thanks Mom!! A private family service was held for Laurel at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Bruce McLeish officiating. Special thanks to long time friend, Reverend Don White, for his loving support, personal visits and blessings. Interment will take place in Sudbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to Willowgrove United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Laurel's family extends heartfelt gratitude to all the caregivers from the Finnish Rest Home and Tendercare Nursing Home for your tireless compassion, love, concern, tenderness and care of our mother. Laurel always appreciated and greatly respected her long-time family physician Dr. Frank Ianni. Our thanks to you.
