Lawrence (Larry) Giroux
December 25, 1940 - March 27, 2025
Funeral Details: A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at Legacy Funeral Home.
Lawrence (Larry) Eugene Noel Giroux, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 27 at Hospice Simcoe surrounded by family. Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, He moved to Barrie, Ontario, where he and his beloved wife, Elizabeth Giroux (née Donnelly), raised their family. Larry and Betty, built a life grounded in love, dedication, and a deep sense of family
Larry is lovingly remembered by his wife Betty and their five children: Cheryl Luymes (Wayne), Philip Giroux (Susan), John Giroux (Alexandra), Matthew Giroux (Amy), and Justin Giroux (Kelly). He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Nicholas, Katherine, Emma, Joseph, Benjamin, Lillian, Madison, Jacques, Grace, Sacha, Yaroslav, Valarie, Devon, Roman, Kamryn, Raegan, Logan, and Ophelia.
He is predeceased by his parents, Homer and Jeanette Giroux, and his brother Richard Giroux (Monique). He is survived by his siblings Carolyn McCarthy, Dale Giroux, and Carmon Giroux (Brenda), who will continue to cherish his memory.
Larry dedicated 35 years to education as a teacher, avid basketball coach and principal, touching the lives of countless students. In his retirement, Larry enjoyed working on the cottage, visiting family and his growing brood of grandchildren. His competitive spirit made playing cards, cheering the Habs, and fishing, his favourite fun activities.
Larry took pride in his family. His legacy will live on through those who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at Legacy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to Hospice Simcoe or a charity of your choice.
https://hospicesimcoe.ca/
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Steve Kewin
Posted on: Wednesday, April 2, 2025Dear Betty and Family.
Very saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. To you a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. To me and my siblings, a great Uncle.
Steve and Maryann Kewin
Marg Gow
Posted on: Wednesday, April 2, 2025Dear Betty and family:
So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and father and grandfather Larry.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of u at this difficult time.
I lost Jon 2 months ago and I believe I know what u are feeling. Hold the memories close to your heart. They will bring u comfort and I believe that Larry will walk beside each of u every day.
Marg Gow
Catherine McCullough
Posted on: Wednesday, April 2, 2025I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you families during this difficult time. I had the privilege of working with your Dad’s leadership at Patrick Forgarty High School . He was instrumental in shaping the future of our school, and I worked with him in the temporary portapack and portables. His kindness and support to his staff were so valued. I also have fond memories of renting his beautiful cottage on Eagle Lake, which was a testimony to his generosity .
Please accept my sincere condolences. May the memories of his kindness and his leadership live on in our hearts.
Sincerely Catherine McCullough
Judy and Glenn Krelove
Posted on: Wednesday, April 2, 2025Dear Betty and family,
Sending you our love prayers and sympathy for the great loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed!
Please know that you are close in our thoughts, minds and prayers!
Much love,
Judy and Glenn🩷🩷🙏🏻
John Nixon
Posted on: Saturday, April 5, 2025Dear Betty and family
I was sorry to see Larry’s death notice this week and it brings back a flood of memories. Larry was a good teacher and coach and soon became was one of the most popular teachers after he came to teach algebra at Central Collegiate. I loved math but had trouble when they put the “alphabet in math class”. Mr. Giroux helped me through it. It wasn’t until I was married with my own kids that I really started to appreciate the character that God placed in Larry. He became a friend. He along with you wanted to “just help others”. Jane and I will never forget the book you gave us after Jane’s best friend died.
Please receive our prayers for you and your family as you grieve for the loss of your best friend, their father and their Grandpa.
John and Jane Nixon
Doug You g
Posted on: Saturday, April 5, 2025So sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. “Loopy” as we affectionately called him when he coached our basketball team was a wonderful example for us. He worked hard and had a great sense of humour. He laughed at our stupid jokes such as opening both back doors on the car to let the train through as we went over railway tracks on the way back from a game and having a funeral set up for the “late Loopy Giroux” when he was late for morning practice. RIP my friend. I’ll always remember you and your laugh with fondness.
With condolences to his large family,
Regards, Doug Young.
Pat & Carly Rudkins
Posted on: Sunday, April 6, 2025Fond memories of Mr. Giroux teaching math at Base Borden Collegiate. He was truly one of the “good guys”. Our thoughts go out to his family