SQUIRE, Larry Allan

Larry Squire, 65, of Fergus, Ontario, passed away following a brief and complex illness on March 26, 2026, in the Intensive Care Unit at Guelph General Hospital. Born in Sarnia, Ontario, on September 22, 1960, Larry was the second child and only son of the late Murray Evan Squire (2012) and the late Anna Elizabeth Allan Squire (2010). He was a loving brother to Sharon Ann Squire (Scott) Hamilton, and beloved husband of Felicia Mary Urbanski whom he married in 1993. Larry was a proud and caring uncle to Hillary Hamilton (Mike) Graham of Ottawa, and to Evan Hamilton (Justine) of Montreal. He adored his lively twin great-nephews, Rory and Henry Graham and spent many happy times with his six dear cousins and their families. Larry grew up in Sarnia, where he enjoyed playing baseball, curling and participating in local Fall Fairs. He attended Sarnia Central Collegiate and graduated from the University of Windsor, with an M.A. and B.A. in Communications Studies. He worked as Communications Assistant for Canadian Pacific Forest Products Ltd., as a Database Technician and Research Coordinator at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, as a Data Analyst for Dimark Research Inc. and Q2 Consulting, and as an Evaluation Coordinator for the Community Services Council of Tulsa, OK. Prior to retirement he was a Project Manager for the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, where he spearheaded programs for the Ontario Smokers’ Helpline and other Canadian Cancer Society programs. Larry was an avid volunteer, serving TV Ontario’s Regional Advisory Council, as Media Relations Officer for a candidate in a federal election, as a church board member and newsletter editor. Recently he has volunteered for the Ontario Senior Games Association and for the “Bike Buddies” program at Wellington Terrace Long Term Care. Larry has always lovingly supported his wife Felicia, especially as her career led them to several relocations. They met in Thunder Bay, Ontario, moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, then to Stillwater and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and finally moving back to Waterloo then to Fergus, Ontario. Larry loved playing pickleball several times a week, going bicycling with friends, hockey, hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing and fishing. He was a creative writer, completing several original screenplays and other stories. Larry enjoyed watching art films and movies. For 10 years, Larry and Felicia also ran a pet-friendly Airbnb from their home, welcoming travelers and their animals with open arms. He loved spending time at the family cottage in Dorset, Ontario, as well as bringing joy to visits with his wife’s family and friends in Connecticut. Larry was always supportive, gentle, caring, inquisitive, creative, inventive, and loving. He made us smile and laugh. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David Street South, Fergus, on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, visitation will take place in the Parlour at Melville United Church, Fergus, from 10:00am to 11:15am, followed by a funeral service at 11:30am. Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather in the fellowship hall for a time of visiting and refreshments. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital or to Melville United Church. For Larry’s memorial page and to leave online condolences, please visit www.grahamgiddyfh.com