Manson, D. Lawrence "Larry" Lawrence "Larry" Manson passed away peacefully at Perth Hospital on Saturday, January 4, 2014, two days following his 70th birthday. Beloved husband to his first wife Catharine (nee McGuire) who predeceased Larry in 2005. Loving husband to his second wife Carol (nee Runions). Larry was a devoted father to Melissa (Bill), Gillian, and Matt (Krista), and grandfather to Mollie, Jacob, Thomas, Regan, Campbell and Theo. He will be sadly missed by his sister Mary Grainger. Larry will be fondly remembered by Carol's children, Jeff (Jennifer), Julia (Gregor), and Carol's grandchildren Hannah, Joshua, Linnea and Freija, as well as Catharine's sisters Patti (Dale), Fran (late Jay), Elizabeth (Frank), Cecelia (John), Teresa (Bob) and their families. Heartfelt thanks to all the support from families and friends during this difficult time. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. Donations in Larry's memory to REAL Smiths Falls, www.REALaction.ca, The Catharine Manson Trust to Assist Low-Income Learners, or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.