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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LAWLER, Karl Elbert - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karl Elbert Lawler, 84, of Halifax. Karl passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 21st, 2014 at the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Odessa, Ontario, he was the son of the late John and Della (Shillington) Lawler. Karl is survived by his son John (Maureen), daughters, Maria (Stephen) Innes, Della (Stephen) Jewers, sister Nola (Lawrence) Rashotte, grandchildren, Angela (David) Budge, Stephanie (Michelle) Jewers, Stevie (David) Busk, Danielle and Parnell Lawler, great-grandchildren Ashton, Skyler, Jaydon, Kalley, Ethan, Liam, Rhiannon, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife Trudy (Arsenault) Lawler, brother Ford (Pearl) Lawler. Karl will be remembered as a man who enjoyed telling jokes, stories, entertaining and cooking. As a lover of food and drink (especially whiskey) he was famous for his potato donuts "spud nuts", salmon salad sandwiches with horse radish, his big family turkey dinners with beer stuffing and his double decker turkey sandwiches. Karl was avidly proud to have served 35 years in the Royal Canadian Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO). As an engineer in the Navy, although he loved working with machines, motors and his hands, he absolutely loved the camaraderie of the men and women he served with. He was a life long motorcycle enthusiast serving as a member of both the Goldwing Touring Association and as a certified chief instructor for motorcycle training in Shearwater for the Nova Scotia Safety Council. Karl loved to teach others, to share his wisdom and had an impeccable memory for jingles and ditty's that made him laugh. He enjoyed watching auto racing, wrestling, westerns, sci-fi, Jacques Cousteau, The Nature of things with David Suzuki, Holmes on Homes and cartoons such as the Pink Panther and Betty-Boop. Karl was extremely passionate about his family and has gone above and beyond for many over the years. Known as the man who could fix anything but a broken heart with a wire coat hanger, he could be found at anytime helping someone with a project. He will forever be lovingly missed by family and friends. Visitation: 6-8 pm Sunday and 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm Monday at Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral service will be 9:15 am Tuesday, St. Mary's Basilica, 5221 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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