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Lawrence Samborski Lawrence was born Tuesday, January 8, 1946 at Rose Valley, Saskatchewan. He grew up on the family farm near Fosston, Saskatchewan and attended school in the Rose Valley area. Lawrence came to Snow Lake in 1966 and worked for HBM&S as a miner, heavy duty mechanic and shift boss. Lawrence was united in marriage to Elaine Linda Armsworthy, July 12, 1969 at Snow Lake, Manitoba. Lawrence started his business with his friend Cliff Harris and eventually bought out Cliff's shares. He then left the mine to run Cornerview with his wife Elaine. Lawrence renovated and re-renovated and grew the corner store to a thriving grocery business. He loved his family, his work, and his community. At various times he has enjoyed curling, playing hockey, golfing and fishing. Lawrence's true joy in the last ten years was living and working at the family cabin at 27 Berry Bay. He renovated it from a small shack to a beautiful cottage. Lawrence served the community in many ways. He coached hockey and served in an executive capacity at different time for Minor Hockey, the Curling Club, Golf Club, and Lions Club. He was a Town Councillor and also Mayor. Lawrence was very proud to be responsible for starting Snow Lake's recycling program. Lawrence loved to work, but always found time to take his boys ski-dooing in the winter, boating in the summer, and taught them many things. He loved his snow plow and was known to have helped out many people with that plow. Lawrence never said much - he just got busy and did much. Lawrence passed away Sunday, December 25, 2005 at Snow Lake, age 59 years. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elaine; sons Chris (Adrien), Tyler, Jason; mother, Polly Samborski, Kelvington, Saskatchewan; brothers, Mike (Eileen), Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Walter (Rita), Moranville, Alberta, Edward (Dianne) Hanna, Alberta, Gerald (Adeline), Surrey, British Columbia; sister Diane (Bob) Brown, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; brother-in-law, Daryl (Cauline) Armsworthy, Snow Lake; sisters-in-law, Darlene (Bill) Pleasance, North Bay, Ontario, Judy (Malcolm) McKenzie, Winnipeg, Manitoba; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lawrence was predeceased by his son, Ryan; father, John; sister, Marlene Samborski; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Covert and Doreen Armsworthy. The funeral service was held Friday, December 30, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Snow Lake Christian Centre with Rev. Clare Edwards presiding under the auspices of the Snow Lake Anglican-United Church. Music Ministry: Bev Krul and the Snow Lake Choir. Words of Remembrance were given by Bill Pleasance. Urnbearer was Lawrence's son, Chris Samborski. Honourary pallbearers were Lawrence's brothers, Mike Samborski, Walter Samborski, Edward Samborski, Gerald Samborski; Lawrence's brothers-in-law, Daryl Armsworthy, Malcolm McKenzie; and all those whose lives Lawrence has touched. Ushers were Mike Botten, Ryan Stone, Brian Friesen. Following the private family interment prayers at Brookside Cemetery, a reception and time of fellowship was held at the Elk's Hall, Snow Lake. If friends so desire, donations to Snow Lake Health Auxiliary, Snow Lake, Manitoba or Cancer Care Manitoba, Box 2248 Stn Main, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 9Z9, would be appreciated by Lawrence's family. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, Manitoba, in care of arrangements.
