Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.
Larry Linklater
1935 – 2024
Larry was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, to James and Margaret Linklater. He was one of many in a large and blended family.
Larry was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, to James and Margaret Linklater. He was one of many in a large and blended family.
After his parents divorced, Larry went to live with his father and stepmother, Alice, in Prince Rupert. He went to high school there and worked in the fish cannery.
In 1952, when James and Alice separated, he moved to Winnipeg to live with his Aunt Ruby.
In 1953, at 18, he joined the army and served in the 2nd Regiment of Her Majesty’s Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. After serving for 22 years, he left in 1975 and settled in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
He worked at various jobs but most enjoyed helping others with their carpentry projects. Larry wasn’t one to sit still. He had to be busy.
Larry moved to Bellevue, Alberta, and loved his time in “the pass.” He first went into care there in March 2016, and was later diagnosed with dementia.
Larry had a wonderful sense of humour and playfulness. He was a kid at heart who loved to make people laugh, and he was good at it.
Larry left behind many loved ones including his sisters, Trudy Carol and Teresa, his son, Kevin (Kim), his daughter, Maggie (Keith), four grandchildren, three great-granddaughters, many nieces and nephews and many friends.
At Larry’s request, no service will be held.
In Larry’s honour, consider an act of kindness. Buy someone a coffee, smile at a stranger, or offer a helping hand. He’d like that.
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Many of you don't know me, but Larry is my grandfather. From the time I was born until I was 2 we spent a lot of time together then I moved to Ontario. We would correspond through mail writing letters monthly or talking over the phone. He was the sweetest and kindest grandfather a girl could ask for. I only wish we got to meet again and for him to meet his great grand children Logan and Peyton. For all who knew and loved him im very sorry for your loss
I am saddened to learn of Larry's passing. Larry was a great friend to my mom, Arla Hill, and to her sister, Ardis Bramall. They fondly referred to him as brother Larry. Larry spent many hours at my Mom's place at Bellevue, doing many projects there. Then Larry spent a lot of time at Ardis's place at Benalto, again doing all kinds of projects to help around the farm. Larry was a kind man and generous with time. It was a pleasure having Larry in our lives.