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DR. LAWRENCE SOLOWAY Born May 22, 1922, died peacefully at 92 years old in St. Mary's Hospital in Sechelt, B.C., where he had lived comfortably with his loving wife Marge who has survived him. Raised in the north end of Winnipeg, he is predeceased by his parents and four brothers - Sam, Maurice, Charles and Oscar. He is also survived by his two sons Michael (Rivka) of New Jersey and James (Deborah) of Burnaby, B.C. After two years at the University of Manitoba, he enlisted in the Canadian Army where he served in the Dental Corps for 4 and one-half years until the end of the Second World War. Discharged with the rank of Sargeant, he entered the University of Alberta Faculty of Dentistry. He won many honors there, including the Alpha Omega Gold Medal for highest standing for all four years. After his first year, he married Margaret Tannenbaum, his wife now for more than 67 years. In 1949, after graduation, he and Marge moved back to Winnipeg and he practiced dentistry there for over 35 years. Lawrie was an active member of the Winnipeg Community serving as President of the Maple Leaf Curling Club, and as a Board member of the YMHA and the Glendale Country Club. His greatest pride was to be a founding member of the Manitoba Opera Association becoming one of its first Presidents. He derived great pleasure out of getting into costume and participating on the stage in 6 major productions. Lawrie had thought that he was retiring in 1994 when he and Marge moved out to Sechelt B.C., an oceanfront community that he was to come to love dearly. There he continued to practice dentistry on a part time basis for another ten years with Drs. Dan Kingsbury and Lorne Berman. He loved his new community and especially the The Sunshine Coast Golf Club where he developed and enjoyed many friendships. Golf was a lifelong passion for Lawrie, and he continued to play right into his 90's, and reigned as the elder statesman of the club. His last rites were ultimately carried out by his loving family in keeping with his wishes and his Jewish Heritage. "Good night, sweet Prince.."
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2015
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time, Marge. - Posted by: Marc and Janice Levine(Koffman) (cousins) on: Jan 14, 2015
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Lawrie was a wonderful inspiration as a teacher and mentor in my early days of Dentistry. His passion for his profession was infectious and it rubbed off. That zest of course was his mantra for the the things he loved. No doubt he will be missed by all who moved him. Perry Trester - Posted by: Dr. Perry Trester (former practice associate in the glory days of Winnipeg, student,friend) on: Jan 11, 2015
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We will miss you terribly Uncle Lawrie. Our families were so very closely intertwined for so many years. You always made sure to look after us as one of your own. Growing up and sharing good times with the Soloways, Tannenbaums, and Bermans will be memories I will always cherish. May you rest in peace dear uncle! You will certainly be fondly remembered. - Posted by: Dan and Elaine Berman (Nephew) on: Jan 10, 2015
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Our thoughts are with you, Marge. - Posted by: Kathryn and Jim Patterson (Friends) on: Jan 10, 2015