Friday, December 30, 2016 at 12:00 a.m.
Layng, Dr. James Laurence
DR. JAMES "JIM" LAURENCE LAYNG, beloved husband of Dora Penner-Layng, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, December 24th, 2016 at the age of 86 years.
DR. JAMES "JIM" LAURENCE LAYNG, beloved husband of Dora Penner-Layng, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, December 24th, 2016 at the age of 86 years.
He is the loving father of Jonathan (Coro) of Sechelt, B.C., Simon (Diane) and their children Tyler (Nicole) and Dorran of Lethbridge, Sarah (Russ) and Ryan of Edmonton as well as two great-grandchildren, three stepchildren and four step grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Rachel and son Richard.
Jim was born on a farm in Norfolk, England, the youngest of five children. He had an early interest in Medicine and attended the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin and graduated in 1954. While doing his internship in Ipswich, he met his first wife Rachel and they were married in 1956. Their first child, Jonathan was born in England in 1957. A year later, they moved to Manitoba, where Richard, Simon and Sarah were born. The family moved to Lethbridge in 1970, where Jim started a practice at the Hunt Clinic. He was a family man who loved to golf and give to the community. Unfortunately, Rachel passed away in 2001. In 2005, he met and later married Dora Penner. They enjoyed travelling and cruising together until Jim's health no longer allowed it.
A Celebration of Life will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH - 411 - 11th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. on Friday, December 30th, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Canon James Robinson officiating.
In memory of James and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Interfaith Food Bank - 1103 3 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0H7, the St. Augustine's Memorial Fund - 411 - 11th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. T1J 2N9 or to Habitat for Humanity at www.habitatlethbridge.ca
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Dora, When I first decided to come back to church you and Jim both took the time to welcome me and were so wonderful and amazing everyweek that I saw you both. One of the best thing was his hugs and his sense of humour. I wish to have know him longer but I am eternally grateful for the moments I got to spend with him and to have met the both you. I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Jim I'll miss you and your hugs.
Dear Simon and Diane, We are sorry for your loss. Gail and Darren
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our sincere condolences to all of your family.
We would like to express our sincere sympathies in the passing of your dear husband.although we did not know him Frieda and Abe told us he was a kind man and you were happy travelling together etc.We are in California and can not attend the funeral. Again our sympathies
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Jonathan, Simon and Sarah. You were like our second family, and your Mum & Dad were our second parents, I have many happy memories of holiday time together. Cherish the memories.
A real gentleman that we saw as a friend. Condolences to Dora & all the family.
Dr. Layng you epitomized compassion,understanding not only as a fabulous Doctor but as a caring human being. You will be ever remembered in my heart...my deepest condolences to your family.As Gandhi said.."You must be the change you wish to see in the world" ...and you were!