Obituary of Lawrence Carlton
Lawrence William Carlton passed away at Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre, Lloydminster, AB on July 2, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
Lawrence is survived by: his daughter, Gina Hancheryk (Lindsay); son, Brent Carlton (Karen); grandsons, Jordan Carlton (Danielle), Tanner Carlton (Brooke), Tyler Hancheryk (Kaitlyn) and Cole Hancheryk (Chelsea); great-grandchildren, Gavin and Kennedy Carlton, Cooper Hancheryk, Jace Carlton, Rylee Hancheryk, Luke Hancheryk and Sutton Carlton; brothers, David Carlton (Betty Anne), Allan Carlton (Alene) and Terry Carlton (Dawn); sister, Lillian Rewerts; sister-in-law, Anne Carlton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lawrence is predeceased by: his loving wife, Jean Carlton (nee Rak); parents, Stanley and Mary Carlton-Barr (nee Rutley); step-father, Jack Barr; parents-in-law, Steve and Olga Rak; brother, Arnold Carlton; and brother-in-law, Delbert Rewerts.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted at Baldwinton Community Hall, Baldwinton, SK on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
Donations in memory of Lawrence may be made to Baldwinton Cemetery, Box 280, Neilburg, SK S0M 2C0 or etransfer to rm440@sasktel.net with details to say "In memory of Lawrence Carlton donation to Baldwinton Cemetery".
Eulogy - Lawrence William was born to Stanley & Mary Carlton on route to hospital in the Vance area near Baldwinton, Saskatchewan. He was the second child in the line of 6. He had 4 brothers Arnold , David , Allan ,Terry and one sister Lillian .
He attended Vance school until which time his help was needed on the family farm. In his twenties, when he wasn’t busy farming or digging water wells with his horse, he was out socializing with a little gal named Jean Rak. After a few years of courtship they tied the knot in Cut Knife , SK July 3 1965 .
With a ring on their fingers they settled into family life with their first child born in August 1966, Gina was welcomed into the Carlton clan. 3 years later a son Brent came along, to carry on the Carlton name. In the years to come they’d welcome son in law Lindsay and daughter in law Karen. Down the road they’d come to enjoy 4 grandsons, Jordan, Tanner, Tyler and Cole. . . and 7 great grandchildren, Gavin, Kennedy, Cooper, Jace, Rylee, Luke and Sutton. They all meant the world to him.
Through the years he farmed , operated wells for Husky Oil Co. And in the later part of his working years he split his days between his custom granular application business and working as the ringman for Kelly Shreenan Auctions and Lorne Fell Auctions. In his spare time he enjoyed ice fishing at Turtle Lake , hunting, snowmobiling, woodworking, bowling and gardening. But what might have been his favourite pastime was shooting the breeze with the local guys at the coffee row.
Lawrence and Jean spent many years following the chuck wagon circuit with their Motorhome and enjoying numerous motorhome trips with family and friends within Canada and the states. When they weren’t gallivanting around in the motorhome he was following Jean to craft shows only to go home with a long list of things to build for the next one. When the years of craft shows were done the next stop was Mesa, Arizona where they travelled to in the winters for many years . There they made many more new friends and more memories that they came home to share.
He could often be found sharing a cocktail with one or many of their many friends, always with a story to share and many a late night to recover from.
Lawrence passed away in Lloydminster, AB on July 2,2025. Lawrence has left us with memories too numerous to count. He will be missed by many but knowing his friends and family will be welcoming him in Heaven gives us peace. Rest easy Lawrence.
TRIBUTES
Tribute to Grandpa
Good afternoon everyone, My name is Cole Hancheryk, and I have the honour of speaking on behalf of all of Grandpa Lawrence’s grandchildren. It’s difficult to capture a lifetime of memories in just a few short stories, but—just like Grandpa’s phone calls—I’ll try to keep this short and sweet. When I think back on all the memories I have of Grandpa, two things really stand out. First, his love for the outdoors. Whether he was tending the garden—often snacking on the first ripe berries and potatoes before anyone else knew they’d sprouted—or spending decades fishing at Turtle Lake— Grandpa was always outside, enjoying the simple things in life. Many of us grandchildren spent countless hours in the red ice shack at Turtle Lake, learning the ins and outs of ice fishing. Some of my fondest memories are of the two of us sitting in that shack, watching the homemade tip-ups for hours, listening to CJNB on the radio, snacking on all the treats Grandma packed, and occasionally sneaking in a nap. We all learned the right way to bait a hook—and if a fish got away, we learned which hook to use next time… and maybe even where to hide those hooks when the fish cops showed up! The memories our families have fishing with grandpa has inspired a love of fishing in all of us grandchildren. The second thing that stood out was Grandpa’s deep love for family, friends, and a good party. All of us have fond memories of the gatherings at Baldwinton, Chuckwagon races, craft shows and visiting them in Mesa. Grandma and Grandpa welcomed everyone into their home and made sure no one ever left hungry—or thirsty. Grandpa always had a few 60s of vodka on hand, just in case someone wanted to share a drink and a story. In his retirement home he made sure he didn’t run out as he had not one but 8 bottles of vodka on hand. In recent years, nothing made him happier than hearing from friends and family. Whether it was a phone call or someone popping in to say hello, it made his day. And if you really wanted to see Grandpa smile, all you had to do was bring Cooper, Riley, Jace, Sutton, Gavin, Kennedy, or Luke to visit him at his care center in Lloydminster. Watching them run around brought him so much joy. Growing up, many of us tagged along with Grandpa to Country Roads for his morning coffee with friends—a daily ritual he never missed. Whenever we spent the day in Baldwinton, he made sure we joined in, whether he was visiting friends or tackling a project at home. One year, Grandpa invited me on their fishing trip to Canoe Lake with Ed. What started as a routine outing became unforgettable: five hours of boiled-egg fumes in the truck, a comical struggle to launch the boat, inching along with the anchor dragging behind us, catching our limit in just two hours, and then being woken hourly throughout the night as one of them always had to pee. That chaotic, laughter-filled day is a core memory with Grandpa that I’ll never forget. There are so many memories we all share with Grandpa, and so many lessons we’ve learned from him over the years. We will all love and miss him deeply—but his memory will live on in each of us, and his lessons will carry on through his great-grandchildren. Thank you for all the great times, Grandpa. I love you.
Tribute from Tanner
As all of you know I pretty well lived at grandma and grandpas growing up.
Went to all the craft shows every weekend with them
Lots of chuck wagon races where grandpa Lawrence would get there forsure 1 if not 2 days early just so we would have the best camping spot!
On race days he would take the cushions to the grand stands the minute he could get in so that we would have seats directly on the finish line!
Brooke always wonders why I have to be early for everything, not just on time. Safe to say I got that from grandpa
When grandma and grandpa weren’t travelling around on the weekends you could guarantee that 5:30 am they were getting in the truck and heading to Lloyd to go meet there friends at either a and w or Arby’s for coffee. Not breakfast cause grandpa already was cooking eggs before they left.
Grandpa was a very hands on I’ll fix it myself type guy. Sometimes safe! Sometimes things got a little sketchy.
how grandpa had all his fingers really amazes me!
With saying that grandpa was also one
Of first people to come help with anything!
Any project I had going on at the acreage grandpa was the first person there. Wouldn’t even need to ask.
Grandpa loved and was so proud of all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren more than ever. Every time I would talk to him the first thing he would ask is how are Gavin and Kennedy or how was Jace and Sutton. Then would give me the update to what the rest of the great grandkids were up to.
2nd conversation was also what do you have going on in the shop!
Grandpa was very proud when I started my small engine shop. I’ll never forget when I made business cards and showed them to him. He says I’ll take one of those.. grabs it and say this is one I’ll be keeping!!!
Things I’ll miss the most will be ice fishing out on turtle lake.
Going coyote hunting on the sleds
And sitting around the motorhome having a beer. All things that will just never be the same without grandpa.
I know you're up there with grandma having A beer looking down on all of us now!
Tribute to Great Grandpa
For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Gavin Carlton, the oldest of 7 great-grandchildren to Lawrence. Grandpa Lawrence was a man I looked up to and admired, he was always happy to see all of his great grandchildren. I had the pleasure of going to the chuckwagons with grandpa Lawrence and grandma jean in Lloyd as well as one in Pound Maker. When I was little grandpa Lawrence would take me for drives, rides on his electric bike in Arizona when we went there to visit, we would often quad and sled to baldwinton for visits and treats and grandpa Lawrence would take me to the country roads for coffee.
Grandpa Lawrence always gave the best hugs, was always asking what was new every time we would call or FaceTime with him and would ask us what the weather was like in Hinton.
Grandpa Lawrence was loved by many and will be greatly missed, but we know he is now with grandma Jean watching over all of us.
Treasured moments from Lawrence's siblings.
Lawrence and his sister Lillian were not only siblings they were the best of
friends.
Growing up; Lawrence was always watching out for his "little" sister - He
was her big brother - her protector - her guardian angel.
This "bond" continued on throughout their life and well into adulthood.
Both being avid gardeners - their friendly competition of:
"Who seeded it first — the earlier the better!"
"Who harvested it first!"
"And always! Who had the best potato harvest".
Fond and 'forever - special' memories for Lillian.
For Terry, Lawrence's youngest brother — the summer time was absolutely
exciting and of great enjoyment.
From the age of about 10 or 11 Terry loved his time he got to spend with his
big brother.
Lawrence and Terry would spend hours on Devil's Lake boat riding and to
Terry's delight his big brother taught him how to water ski there.
Next, came Lawrence teaching and sharing the skills of hunting with Terry.
Skills that Terry carries on to this day.
After all; his big brother was his teacher and mentor.
During the winter, Terry was thrilled with the opportunity to put Lawrence's
prized well-digging horse - Trigger to use.
The daily chore of cleaning the barn kept Trigger fit and ready for the well-
digging season to come.
Special Memories forever etched into Terry's heart.
Lawrence's siblings all smile when recalling his whole-hearted down to his
toes laughter. One that was distinct to him and him only.
Fond moments and memories for them all
Card of Thanks: Thank you so much to everyone involved with planning Dads Celebration of Life, you all know the part you played,Thankyou, without you all, we would not have been able to put this together to honour Dad. It means more than we can fully express.
Over the past few years- through all the ups and downs our family has felt incredibly supported.Whether it was a call, a visit, a meal, a story, or just a quiet presence, you showed up for us, and for dad..... And that mattered to all of us. We've learned just how much love surrounds us , not just in the big gestures but in the small, everyday kindness.You reminded us that grief doesn't have to be carried alone.
To our friends and family who were there through the hard times, who kept in touch, who most importantly made dad smile - you gave dad something priceless; a feeling of being remembered, valued and loved. And for that, I will always be grateful. Thank you!
Dad may be gone, but he's still very much with us- in our hearts, our memories and our stories and he's now with Mom most importantly, who he reminded me often is where he wanted to be.
Thank You to those that donated in Memory of Dad to the Baldwinton Cemetery we appreciate.
We will love and miss you forever Dad!
