Obituary of Laura Harkins

Peacefully at St. Joseph's Motherhouse, Pembroke while surrounded by love on Tuesday evening, April 30th, 2013. Laura Aileen Harkins of Arnprior at the age of 94 years. Daughter of the late Archibald Wallace and the late Lila Robertson. Laura was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill in 1981. Forever loved by her very dear friend, John Stavenow of Cobden. Dearly loved mother of Terry Harkins (Coreen) of Pembroke; Woody Harkins (Linda) of Iroquois Falls and Heather Arnold (Buck) of Kemptville. Cherished and devoted "Gram" of 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister-in-law, Rita Wallace of Renfrew as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, May 3rd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10 until 10:45 a.m. A service to honour Laura's life will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning, May 4th at 11 o'clock. Cremation will follow. With interment at Iroquois Falls, Ontario at a later date. In memory of Laura, a donation to The Ottawa Mission or the Sisters of St. Joseph, Pembroke would be appreciated and may be made at the funeral home.