We Remember

BABCOCK, John Lawrence “Larry”

September 5, 1934 — July 28, 2025

John Lawrence Babcock, known as Larry, passed away at the age of 90 on July 28, 2025.

Beloved son of Robert and Florence Babcock, North Bay, ON (predeceased), Larry was also the brother of Dennis Babcock, Sudbury, ON (predeceased) and loving uncle to Susan (Imre) Horvath, Nairn Centre, ON and Shelly Babcock, London, ON.

Larry was the beloved brother-in-law of Phyllis d’Entremont, Vancouver, BC; Vic (Olive, predeceased) d’Entremont, Moncton, NB; and Paul (Jean) d’Entremont, Halifax, NS (predeceased). Larry was also a loving uncle to Lisa d’Entremont, Moncton, NB; Andrea (Randy) Clarke, Miramichi, NB; Neil (Colleen) d’Entremont, Quispamsis, NB; Marc (Petra) d’Entremont, Oak Bay, BC; Colette (Thane) Jensen of Okotoks, AB; and Michelle (Marc) d’Entremont of Rossland, BC.

Larry was born in Timmons, ON and raised in North Bay, ON. As a young man, he was a member of the sea cadets, leading to a stellar career in the Canadian Navy. He was a very talented artist, once thinking animation would become his career of choice, but an impulsive visit to a recruitment office for the Navy led to his true calling. Larry had many interesting postings during his near 30-year tour and had received the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (1977) – awarded to recipients in recognition of their worthy and devoted service, and reflected the esteem in which they were held by their associates.

In 1957, while based in Halifax, NS, the stars aligned and he met the love of his life, Evie d’Entremont – who became his life-long partner. Their lives were filled with love, joy, and travel. They spent the majority of their lives in Ottawa, ON before retiring and spending their golden years in Kelowna, BC.

He and his family were grateful for the loving care he received from the Vineyards Residence and DNA’s Helping Hands Companion Care. Larry was a truly wonderful man who will be missed by those he loved and who loved him.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 9:30 am (PDT), at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, 1991 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC. 

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Service
Friday, August 8, 2025, at 9:30 am (PDT)

Location
KELOWNA MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY

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