LAWRENCE: Erik James of Calgary, formerly of Hensall
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On September 29, 2025 @ 9:21 AM In Exeter,Obituary | 120 Comments
March 16, 1986 – September 14, 2025
Erik passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 39. Cherished son of Bob and Deb (Reid) Lawrence of Hensall. Loving brother of Alicia (Jason) Schweitzer of Goderich. Proud uncle of Jamen, and Abel Schweitzer. Dear nephew of Tim Lawrence, Greg Lawrence, and Dan (Wendy) Reid. Erik was predeceased by his grandparents, Rob and Ann Lawrence and Don and Helen Reid, his aunt Kathleen, and his uncle David.
Erik cherished time spent fishing with his dad and sister, the thrill of skateboarding, and the challenge of golf. Hockey was a big part of his life, with his dad proudly coaching from the bench. Surrounded by childhood friends who became like brothers, he built bonds and memories that lasted a lifetime.
A celebration of Erik’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Saturday, October 11th from 1 – 4 PM.
Donations to Alzheimer Society Huron Perth would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “LAWRENCE: Erik James of Calgary, formerly of Hensall”
Bob, Deb, Alicia & family,
So very sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. We’re keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers. RIP Eric
Thoughts & prayers to all during this difficult time.
Condolences to our Hensall Legion Br 468 member Bob Lawrence & Deb on the passing of their son Eric (#468 member). Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Debbie and Bob: my deepest sympathy with the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb, Bob ,Alicia and all the Family.
Words cannot tell you how I feel for your pain.
All I can offer is my friendship and Love.
I am always here when you need me.
Hugs Boomer
Bob, Deb, Alicia and Family; Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sorry Erik has passed away at such a young age. May memories of fun and happy times help comfort you.
Debbie,Bob
Alicia, Jason, Jamen Abel.
Sorry for the passing of Erik.
Your in my thoughts.
Lots of hugs,
Rosann
Deb, Bob and Alicia
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Debbie, Bob , Alicia and Family, So very Sorry to hear of Erik Passing, such a tragedy for you all, I remember the fun Erik had here when Christmases were held here, getting pulled around on toboggan behind ski-doo and they had the Hay barn to play in and swing up there too and when Carrie babysat Erik and Alicia and Grandma Doris or Aunt Doris fussing over them when they were here, we will remember these memories very fondly. Our Deepest Condolences to you all.
Bob & Deb
sincere sympathy in your huge loss. Hugs and prayers
Bob, Deb and family, so very sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. Hugs to all of you🩵
Bob, Deb, and Alicia , I am so sorry for your loss. You do have my deepest sympathy.
Sending love and big hugs to you all.
Judy Miller
My sincere condolences to Bob and Deb amd family. My heart breaks for you.
Bob, Deb and Alicia, we offer our deepest condolences to you all in the heartbreaking loss of Erik 💙 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Erik had a smile that could light up a room ❤️
Bob, Debbie and Alicia my heart is aching for you all
Erik was a great guy with so many great qualities. You as Parents did a wonderful job and Alicia you were a great Sister and friend. I hope you find some peace soon. Thinking of you all much Love Lynn and Greg and Family xo
Bob, Deb & family:
We are so sorry to hear of Erik’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mark & Sandra Consitt
Bob & Deb & Family
We are Heartbroken for you all at this very unimaginable time. Sending big hugs and much love. Eric was such a kind hearted soul. We are keeping you in our hearts and prayers. God speed Eric
Love the Bell Family
Bob and Deb
I’m so deeply sorry for the loss of your son. My heart is with you during this heartbreaking time.
Bob and Deb
I’m so deeply sorry for the loss of your son. My heart is with you during this heartbreaking time.
Jake and Deanne Rooseboom
Dear Deb, Bob and Family
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son Erik. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers. XO
Hugs, Bonnie
Bob and Deb I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Bob, Deb and Alicia please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Eric thoughts are with you
Debbie and family
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son Erik. Thinking of you all
May he rest in peace.
Cindy
Bob, Deb and family:
You are in our thoughts and hearts during this difficult time.
Sending a gentle hug.
Bob, Deb, & family
So sorry to hear of the loss of Eric. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at such a difficult time.
I am truly sorry to hear this. My heart and prayers are with you and your family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Deb Alicia and family
So sad to hear about Erik. My sincerest condolences to you all
Bob, Deb and family
We are so sorry to hear of Erik’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Steve, Sandy and family
Bob, Debbie and Alicia
I am so very sorry to hear of Erik’s passing. Although I have not seen him in years I have found memories of our younger days growing up in Hensall. Thinking of you all in this difficult time.
Dear Bob and Deb and family’s please accept our condolences at this tough time.
Bob, Deb, Alicia and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Erik’s passing. Thinking of you as you celebrate his life. May his memory be a blessing.
Debbie, Bob and family
So sorry for your loss.
Bob, Deb and family
So sorry to hear of Erik’s passing. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Our whole family’s heart is broken hearing about Erik. I have a treasured memory of when he came with Heather and I up to the cottage and the two of us spent a few hours quietly fishing together.
My deepest condolences and love to his entire family
Please accept our sincere condolences …..
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at such a difficult time. Eric will be missed by his close friends/brothers in Calgary.
Our deepest condolences to Deb and Bob, we are so sorry for your loss, big hugs to you and your family . From the Farr family.
Bob, Deband family , So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. Rob and Terry
Bob, Deb and family. We are very sorry to hear about Eric’s passing… our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time and may your memories keep him close to you always. Our deepest condolences Carol and Don Stuckless
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Julie , Denise , JP ,Danielle Jordan and Christina Ritchie
Hugs to all
Bob and Debbie, Alicia and families. My heart is broken. I’m so very sorry for your loss. I pray that your friends and family are able to comfort and console you. My thoughts are with you and my heart and prayers go out to all of you.
Charlene
Debbie, Bob and family
My heart is breaks for you all. Please know I’m keeping you in my heart and thoughts. There’s no words….🩷
Dear Bob , Deb and family. I’m so very sorry to hear about Erik. It has been a long time since I had seen him but there was a time where he was a constant in my life while living in Hensall. Whether it was hanging out in someone’s basement, garage or at your home, he was a kind person and loved to share a laugh. My thoughts are with you.
Deb, Bob, Alicia and family,
I’m so deeply sorry to hear of Erik’s passing. I have several memories of Erik and growing up in Hensall. May all the good memories help you get through this difficult time.
He will be missed by me greatly Bob and Deb. I might not have seen him in years or even talked to him. But he was always a great friend, a great human being. I have so many cherished memories. I will miss him greatly. He will never be forgotten by me or his contagious smile. Im so sorry for your loss. Rip my friend my brother
Bob, Deb and family:
I’m at a loss to find words of comfort but please know I extend my heartfelt condolences to you all and pray for strength to navigate this unimaginable grief journey. I’m so truly sorry for the loss of your dear son.
Sending love from across the miles. 🫂🫂 Roxanne
Bob & Deb and family. Our sincere condolences on the loss of Erik.
Bob, Deb, Alicia and family,
Our sincerest condolences to you all. We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from one another during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending love from back home in N.S.
We are so very sorry for your loss – our hearts and thoughts are with you all during such a difficult time.
Bob, Deb, Alicia & family
My heart breaks for you all. My deepest sympathies
My thoughts are with you all as you navigate this difficult time. Hugs to you all
My condolence to all of Erics family
Bob & Deb,
So sorry to hear the loss of your sonThinking of you all at this most difficult time.RIP Erick
Deb Bob Alecia and family my heart breaks for you all. No parent should feel this pain. May Eric R.I.P.
Bob, Deb and family.
We are sending our deepest condolences to your family.
Bob Deb @Alicia
Sorry to hear of Eric,s passing
Deepest Sympathy
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family.
Deb, Bob, Alicia and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Erik. Thinking of all of you during this sad time. Prayers for all of you.
Sending my condolences to your family .
Debbie, Bob and family
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear son. We are thinking of all of you and sending prayers and love.
Brad, Tina Ankers and girls
What a heartbreak. Gord and I are so so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Eric. Our prayers are with your families loss.❤️
Bob, Deb, Alicia and family .
My thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Remember the memories deep within.
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May God have him at his side and give the family the strength and peace to accept this lost.
Rest in peace
My sincere condolences.
Deb, Bob and family….our sincere condolences.
Bill and Linda
Bob, Deb,and Alicia, I am so sorry to hear about Erik, my deepest condolences. Sending hugs .
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Erik. Sending thoughts and prayer to you all at this difficult time.
Bob Deb and family
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Hugs 🤗
Bill and Cheryl Tong
Bob, Deb and family, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Joe, Joanne, Jason Bengough and Nana
Dear Deb, Bob, Alicia and families,
We are so very sorry for your great loss. Erik was such a handsome, young man. Big hugs to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To Bob And Deb Alicia & Family ,So sorry to hear about the loss of your son , our condolence
to your family , from best Friend Betty And Myself .
To Bob And Deb and Alicia & Family ,
please accept our condolence
, from best Friend Betty And Myself .
Deb, Bob, Alicia & Family
My heart is broken for you all. There are no words that can help understand & get through this loss of Erik.
I will treasure all the memories I have in my heart of him and pray that you all will as well.
My sincere condolences & hugs.
Thinking of you all. Xo 🌹🫂❤️🩹😘
Cathy
I am so sorry to hear of Erik’s passing, I have so many great memories growing up with him and the guys. My heart breaks for his family and friends.
Bob, Debbie and family.
So sorry to hear this terrible news. Sending our sincere condolences. You will be in our thoughts.
Bob, Debbie and family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your son Erik. May all your special memories help you through this difficult time,
Bob, Deb, Alicia and family, heartfelt condolences on Erik’s passing. I remember Erik as a sweet boy. We don’t understand why tragedy happens. May your faith, family and friends give you peace and comfort. Cherish your precious memories of Erik. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Big hugs.
So very sorry for your loss thinking of you at this most difficult time. Sending deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
Sharon & Bob Erb & Familes
Bob, Deb, Alicia and family,
May the cherished memories of Erik bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Sorry for your loss Bob Deb and Family my heart and prayers 🙏 go out for you all
Bob, Deb, Alisha and family: The right words are hard to find to describe our sadness at Erik’s passing.
However, we have many good memories of a great friend of our family. Deepest sympathies to you all.
Bob, Deb, Alicia and families. …So very sorry to hear about Erik. Being next door neighbours for so many years we watched Erik grow into a handsome, friendly young man. You are in my thoughts and prayers and may God give you strength to help you in your loss.
So very sorry Bob ,Deb and family , Erik was a handsome son and will be missed dearly by all who he touched in his short life. Cherish your memories , deepest sympathy , Ralph & Heather
My condolences
Deb Bob and Alicia
Bob & Deb & All Your family & Lawrence families
So sorry to read about your beloved son. Far too young. My son Brad & I have man memories of all of you from Huron Park days. Knew Ann & Rob very well. Our thoughts are with you all. Share all your memories. Our sympathy
Margaret Brintnell & Brad Wright
Dear Deb, Bob and family,
We are all very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
The Neilands family
Bob,Deb, Alicia & family.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious son Eric. Cherish all the happy memories. Sending hugs to you and your family.❤️
Jerry & Joanne Willert
So sorry Bob and Deb
Thinking of all of Erik’s family during this sad and difficult time
Sending you love and hugs for your loss. Sorry to hear of Erik
Passing. Sympathy to all of your family.
Deb, Bob and Family: We are so sorry to hear of the loss o f your son Erik. We remember Erik as a good friend of our grandson Erik.
He was such a nice young man and great friend of Erik’s.
Sending our heartfelt condolences at such a sad time.
Eric and Liz Campbell
Bob, Deb, Alicia and family. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
So sorry for your Famlies loss. Our hearts and prayer are with you.
Deb, Bob, Alicia and family,
So sorry to learn of Erik’s passing. Keep his memories close and cherish them in your heart.
My heart just breaks for the loss of your son. Bob and Deb I am surely thinking of you through this very difficult time. Sending love and prayers.
Karrie (Taylor) Labreche
Bob, Deb& Alicia. Deepest sympathies for the entire Lawrence family so sad to hear of Eric’s passing. Ken, Alicia & Craig Schroeder.
Bob, Deb and Alicia
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of Erik! Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead!
Elaine, Jason, Dawn and family
Sorry to hear about your loss Bob & Deb my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Bob, Deb, Alicia & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of Erik, thinking of you all at this difficult time and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet Traquair & Doug Jones
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Erik was so young ,keep your memories close.
Deb. Bob, Alicia and family
I was saddened to hear of Erik’s passing. Cherish your memories. Sending
hugs to all during this difficult time.
Elizabeth Varley
We are so sad to hear of your Sons passing please except our deepest sympathy so so sad.
Deb, Bob, Alicia and family,
I am so sorry to read about Erik. I remember him as a young boy when I was a leader at the Hensall Playground. He was always so full of life and energy. Thinking of you as you navigate the days and months ahead. Hold his memories close to your heart.
Jen Taylor Bonello
Debbie and Family,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time and holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength, comfort, and peace in the love that surrounds you and the memories you shared.
Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Deb, Bob & Alicia
Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. Erik was a very special friend to us and like a brother to Matt. We will miss him so much and will cherish all the memories!
Deb, Bob & family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. There are no words. Thinking of you all. Karen and Ed House
I wish to extend my sympathy to you on the sudden loss of Erik. Remember his friendly smile.
Bob, Deb and family
We are so sorry for your loss of Erik. Thinking of you with deepest sympathy.
Ron Kennedy & Liz Campbell
Bob, Deb, Alicia and family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your son and brother. We know all too well how it feels to lose a son. Hold on to all of your memories of the good times spent with Erik and lean on each other as well as your friends as you navigate the days and years ahead. Hugs
~Craig & Andrea Alexander~
Deb, Bob, Alicia & Family
We where so saddened when we heard of Erik’s passing. Our hearts Break for you all! May your memories bring you some comfort over the day’s, months & Years ahead!! Thinking of you! Big Hugs
RIP Erik
Dear Bob,Deb and family
We are so sorry to hear your son loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Hugs
Bob, Deb and Alicia,
We are so sorry to hear about Erik’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb, Bob, Alicia & Family:
My heart aches for all of you!
We’re so sorry to hear of Erik’s passing, gone far to soon.
Cherish all your beautiful memories!
Sending you love, friendship & big hugs. Please know that I am here for you!
Sincere sympathy!
Deb, Bob, Alicia and Family,
Our Sincere Condolences to All who knew, loved and were close to Erik.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, as you navigate through this sudden tradgedy in your lives.
Stories, tears and Laughter… will
Keep His Memory in your Hearts Forever.
Garry and Brenda Koehler
Bob and Deb. We were saddened to hear of the loss of son. We are sending our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Paul Ritchie &Dana
I am so so sorry for your loss. I wish Kathy and your mom and dad were here to help you through this terrible time. I am sure they are looking down on you from heaven. ❤
Dear Bob and Deb and family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of Erik. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of Erick’s passing. He was a dear summer friend throughout my childhood when I would visit my grandmother in Hensall from New Jersey. I often think back on those times and cherish the memories of the fun we shared.
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We are so sorry to hear of your sons loss. WAY TOO YOUNG! Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Sending the biggest hugs for strength to you all.
Cherish the great memories.