Obituary of Lawrence J. Laing

Lawrence J. "Larry" Laing Bainbridge, NY Lawrence John "Larry" Laing, 51, of Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Larry was born on September 11, 1963, son of William J. and Doreen (Odell) Laing in Sidney and graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford School. Larry was a truck driver for the family business, Laing Trucking. Larry was always interested in kids and sports. He coached basketball and football at Unatego High School, baseball at Bainbridge-Guilford, as well as pony league, youth baseball and Babe Ruth. Larry was instrumental in making the town of Bainbridge baseball field safer for the players using it. He was a dedicated fan of the Boston Celtics, NY Yankees, NY Giants and SU basketball. He was also an avid golfer. Larry enjoyed blue grass music and played the bass in the Laing Brothers Band. Larry was dearly loved and will be missed by: His mother, Doreen O. Laing Sister, Roxanne L. Holden and her children, Billy, Bobby and Betsy Brother, William and Sharon Laing and their children: Nevin and Melanie Laing (children, Connor, Dixie and Sadie Mae); Katie Mae Laing and Craig Timmons; Craig and Kelly Laing and Benjamin Laing Brother, Paul and Caroline Laing Two dear friends, Tom and David Flyzik Godson, Mikey Flyzik As well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Larry was predeceased by his father, William J. Laing, and his brother-in-law, Allan Holden. Friends are invited to call from 3:00-5:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm on Monday, March 23, 2015 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Graveside services will take place in the spring in Pine Grove Cemetery, Meridale. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bainbridge Youth Sports Baseball and brought to NBT Bank in either Sidney or Bainbridge. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.