Our thoughts and prayers are with Melaine and Todd and the entire Jeffrey family as they mourn the passing of Larry. Larry was everything that was said in the obituary and more. He was humble to a fault and willing to help anyone. A good and gracious man, he will be truly missed.

Jim $ Shelagh McDade and family.

Dear Melaine, Tod and Family,

You’re Dad and Grandfather was such a special man and a true friend. I got to know him really well when I volunteered in the canteen at the Knights of Columbus bingo where he put in many hours of preparation before and after opening time in order that everything would be just right for the patrons. We enjoyed many a coffee together on our daily beach runs, chatting and watching the world go by and I’m going to miss my dear friend in the red car with licence plate NHL 21 down at the harbour.
Please accept my most sincere condolences at this time and know that I’m thinking of you and sending love and prayers to you all.

Sincerely,

Evie Shand

Our deepest condolences Melaine, Todd and families. Your father was a hero to so many, always brightened days of those around him and had a smile that could shame the sun. I always loved having hotdogs every thursday with him at the hall (even before I was in the office he would always call Dan and I to find out what time our lunch was). He has always been proud to help the community in anyway he could, I have always and will always admire that about him, he was a true legend and was always so very proud of your whole family, his eyes always twinkled when he talked about his kids and grandkids. Sending Prayers and love your way!

Melaine , Brian and family – so sorry to hear such sad news about your dad – always loved to hear his hockey stories !!

HAVING KNOWN LARRY FOR MANY YEARS AND ALL THAT HE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS COMMUNITY WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES. KAREN STURDY and MIKE RUSSELO

Todd and Melanie it is with heavy hearts we hear of your Dad Larry’s passing. He was a great neighbour and friend. He will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Butch and Mariette

Todd , Carrie, and Family, Melanie and Brian. Sincere condolences to all . Cherish all the great memories and hold unto them . Your father ,grandfather, was a hero to many but yet a man who never forgot where he came from. Humble is a word that describes Larry Jeffrey. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends. He will be missed

Dear Melanie, Todd , Ray, Don and families:
We are so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. May all your wonderful memories you have bring you comfort at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

To all of Larrys family.
Larry and I are the very same age. As a young lad he worked at my fathers garage washing cars etc: and as usual Dad would haul off whoever he could to work at our farm so Larry and I worked together stooking sheaves, hauling hay and whatever. Just a nice old flashback memory. Its sad to see our Goderich natives go but in Larrys case you have the memories of what great things he done with his life. He will be remembered fondly for a long long time.

So many memories never will you forget Melaine and TJ and family . RIP Larry you will be missed.

Ray and Barb, Don and families: sincere condolences on the passing of your brother and uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of his family and friends. Mike and Val Bendig and family

Melaine, Brian and family. So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts.

Peter & Annie

Mel and Todd I spent an hour with your Dad just a little over a week ago. Talking and laughing and trying to solve the world’s problems. I was saddened to hear he passed on Monday because he was so special. I will truly miss the coffees at McDonald’s…the quick hi how’s it going. Most of all, I’ll miss Larry. My condolences to you both and your family’s
Tom (from Michael’s Pharmacy)

Before Larry got involved with Professional Hockey , he belonged to Goderich Air Cadet Squadron. He was selected to attend the Air Cadet Drill Instructors Course at Camp Borden. He was then selected to be part of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet International Drill Team along with 30 other Cadets from all across Canada and competed in the final year of 10 for the Beau Trophy. I was on that team with him. He was a good athlete as I remember , He pitched in the cadet all star softball game , I caught him. Really fine curve ball. Onward and upward in pro sports, Hockey especially. met him a couple of times in Goderich when I was with the Shriners. Always enjoyed talking to him or about him. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May God give you the peace that passeth all understanding.

George Sims, Town Crier for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent

On behalf of the Goderich Legion I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the Family on such an immeasurable loss not only to his loved ones but to the entire Goderich Community. I had the great pleasure to get to know Larry over the past 11 years beginning with the Legion’s Community Fundraiser for Tornado Relief and then several community fundraisers since. Larry learned early on that the art of hockey largely consisted of relying on your team mates to work toward a shared goal. He carried the same values and applied them throughout his life which in turn made him such a successful individual in all his relationships. In 2012, in recognition of his service to our community Larry was made an Honorary Life Member of the Legion. Today we fondly remember Sharon with whom he has been reunited and reflect on his significant accomplishments while mourning his loss.

Our condolences to Larry’s family.

Jim & Mona Mulhern

So sorry for your loss,our sincere condolences to the family. We had the pleasure of meeting Larry at Connor’s and Kelsey’s Wedding, my husband enjoyed talking to him,very nice gentleman.

Don & Ray and families, Melaine and Todd and families, my sympathy. I have many fond memories
of Larry from when we lived on the farm on Hwy 21. He would always make a point of coming to visit
in the summer and mom and dad were so proud of their nephew that made it to NHL.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time. His Beautiful wife Sharon will be very happy to see him

Marilyn & Deb and Michael Jeffrey

Melaine, Todd and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad and grandfather, he will certainly be missed.

Our neighbourhood in Colborne Twp. keeps getting smaller. Your Dad never called me by name, it was always farmer, so that is how I will remember him.

My condolences to all, Being a hockey fan of the Leaf’s as a kid and a Redwing fan forever, I was so happy to meet Larry Jeffery at the Tartan and Tusk in Kincardine. I knew his history in the NHL and of his ventures in Goderich , but the recognizable Leaf insignia on his shirt prompted me to ask if he had played for the Leaf’s . In his humble manner he replied, by asking his dinner companions if he had played. Of course they replied yes and we had introductions all around. I commented how he was a notable hockey player from youth. Larry Jeffery being the ambassador that he was acquired my address and mailed me autographed pictures of him in Leaf and Redwing uniforms. A very kind and considerate gentleman.

Was great meeting him at autograph sessions on two occasions. The first was at AJ Sportsworld in Vaughan, the second at Sportscard Expo at the International Centre in Mississauga, where I referred to the picture of his grandkids posted in the Toronto Star at the former,asking if he’d been affected by the recent tornado at the latter. Enjoy seeing highlights of his playing days-thanks to my Stanley Cup ’63, ’64 highlight videos, the odd ’67 telecast on Leafs TV. May he rest in peace with follow recent departures from that year, Larry Hillman and Jim Pappin, whose autographs I also obtained on separate occasions!!!!

Melaine and Brian and extended family: I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Sincerely
Marj Dobson

They say you only meet a few truly special people in your life and Larry is one of mine. The things I remember most aren’t the fun we had creating the Champion Motor Grader promotional identity program at Sales Creators, or the thrill of owning and racing horses together. What I remember is doing these things with one of the best men it has been my privilege to know.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father TJ and Carrie. I hope all of your positive memories help you through this time of grief.

My sincere condolences Todd, Melaine and Family.

I’m thinking of you all and hoping that many happy memories will help to heal your loss.
Sincerely, Shelagh Sully

What a wonderful man. I always enjoyed chatting with him and he will be missed by the towns folk. So sorry for your loss.

Dear ITodd Melaine and Family I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad I met him over 20 years ago when your grandma Somerville was dying in Wingham Hospital I couldnt wait to tell everybodyI sat and talked to Larry Jeffrey My neice out in B.C was getting married and Toronto was their favourite hockey team I asked Larry if he would sign a picture of himself for a wedding gift He was more than happy to do that and added best wishes too The couple were arguing before they got married if they ever broke up who would get the picture Any time I would run into your dad in Goderich he would ask me if I was lost? always made me laugh. So now he is reunited with your Mom and the rest of family So glad I was part of the Somerville and got to know him Sending Love and hugs to all From Pat

Our sincere condolences to all of Larry’s family and his close friends. We grew up in Goderich in the same era as Larry and our paths crossed in several ways. Laurine, in her early years, played ball along with him in the Victoria School yard near where they both lived. Larry and I were both air cadets and I also worked one summer with him at the Maple Leaf Milling Company. Together Laurine and I watched his hockey prowess develop through Young Canada Week, championship minor hockey teams, the Hamilton Red Wings, and then in Detroit and, of course, with the last Maple Leaf team to win a Stanley Cup. Our first son was named “Larry” and his first hockey sweater was a Red Wing jersey with the number 14. Jeff was a frequent and willing participant in the Young Canada Week opening ceremonies which I emceed and he supplied me with wonderful memorabilia when I conducted a service at Knox Church celebrating the opening of the YMCA. We often visited with him over coffee at McDonalds, discussing sports and other matters. He was a model Goderich citizen, proud of his home-town and anxious to support it in any way he could. When he coached our younger son Daryl in midget hockey his advice was “Get on the Bill Daley, bear down, be tenacious and go out there and put on a show”. In his own life, he did all of those things and more. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Richard and Laurine Madge

What a great guy! I had a pleasure of chatting with him many times over the years and always enjoyed it. So fun to be around and hear his stories of playing with and against the legends of the game. He was a legend himself. Condolences to Melaine and other family members.

To the Jeffrey family,

Goderich has lost a hometown hockey hero but more importantly you have lost your loving father & grandfather who will be greatly missed. I hope many good memories will comfort you at this difficult time.

The Walters family

We just heard the sad news, and want to send our deepest condolences to Todd, his family and all the Jefferies family. So very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely Jen & Rob McLennan

To Melaine, Todd and family, it was with great sadness that I learned of your dad’s passing, please accept my most sincere condolences!
To Don, Ray and Barb and family my deepest sympathy. I will forever cherish all the wonderful memories we spent together, barbecues, family gatherings, getting together every Sunday after mass down at the Booth, Larry’s long jokes which broke us all up, there are so many memories!
May God bless you all and bring you peace, knowing he has been reunited with the love of his life and parents once again! 🕊🕊🕊

We are saddened to learn of Larry’s recent passing. He was a true friend and a great guy. We always treasured the many good times we spent over the years with Larry and Sharon. Our sincere condolences to Melanie and Todd.

Ken and Mary Howes

Special Memories from many years ago!

Dear Jeffrey Family
Our heartfelt condolences to you at this sad time. We treasure the memories of heading to Detroit for Larry’s hockey games and the fun afterwards! Cherish your many loving memories of a great man who will be deeply missed.
John and MaryLou Driscoll

Dear Todd, Melaine and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you find comfort in cherishing your memories and remembering the good times. Larry was always a pleasure to talk to.
Hugs to everyone
Tammy and Pete Martene

Just a brief message to Melaine and family to express our condolences on the passing of your fine and famous and humble father. My occasional visits and meetings with Larry were a rare treat and were always meaningful and enjoyable. He certainly will be missed but will not be forgotten by anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Well played Larry. Rob Evans

Todd, Melaine and family. We were saddened by the news of Larry’s passing. We fondly remember our chats at the Somerville Reunions about the changing landscape of the National Hockey League from Larry’s Original Six days. I also looked forward to seeing Larry at any fundraising event in Goderich he invited me to. I also have many memories of stopping into the farm to visit Larry and Sharon with my parents over the years. He will be truly missed. God bless.