 May 29, 2000 - July 3, 2023, It is with saddened hearts that we are sharing this, our son Liam Douglas Girard passed away on July 3rd, 2023. Liam was funny and had a very loving heart and was kind to anyone he encountered. Liam loved Anime, video games and movies, and most of all he loved his little brother Mike.
Liam is survived by his parents Grace O’Reilly and Steve Girard, his stepmother Maddy Ghoneim, brother Mike and stepbrothers Adam and Nicholas. His Grandmothers, Marie Girard (d. Douglas Girard) and Joy Linder (d. Jack O’Reilly). Graces brothers and sisters and spouses, Allen and Irenea, Shelly and Gary and Deborah (Predeceased by Graces brother and sister Leo and Theresa). Steve’s brothers and sister and spouses, Greg and Cristina, Dave and Kathy and Kim and John. As well as many cousins who loved him very much. Sometimes in life there are losses. Losses that can never really be replaced. Losing you has been the hardest thing we have ever had to live with. We were not ready to say goodbye. We were not ready to let you leave. We would give anything for just one more day, just one more hour, just one more minute. But we have learned to trust in unconditional love. Because the one profound thing about death is that love never dies. Some bonds cannot be broken. Because even though you’re not physically here, your heart is. It lives on within us. We will carry your heart inside ours. We will carry it on the days when we find courage to heal and to grow. We will carry it with us always. Someday we will meet again. And we will no longer be separated by time and space. But until that day, we will find comfort in knowing that you are still with us. Your heart safely tucked inside ours. Some hearts just belong together, and nothing will ever change that. We loved you then, we love you now. We will always love you forever. Forever in our minds, forever in our hearts. We will carry you forever. A Memorial Service in Liam's honour will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Musqueam Community Centre, 6777 Salish Drive, Vancouver, BC, where flowers may be delivered the day of at 10:30am. Donations kindly appreciated to CAMH Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation
24 Comments
Malvina Major
7/13/2023 07:00:49 pm
Steve, Maddy and Boys.
Cheri-Lea Casavechia
7/14/2023 05:40:03 am
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this difficult time. He will live forever in your hearts.
Diane Martin
7/14/2023 06:39:48 am
Steve and family, my heart breaks for you all. There are no words that can describe your pain and grief that you feel during this difficult time. Just know that Liam will always be with you in spirit even on those darkest days he will come to your heart and make you smile. I lost our son almost four years ago and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss him i know that he walks beside me each and every day, he makes me smile on my darkest days and we will be together one day. So Stevie I know your pain and know you were a good dad and know how very proud of Liam you were. Big hugs my friend. I will keep you in my prayers..
Craig Clarke
7/14/2023 07:54:30 am
Steve deepest love and condolences to you and your family.
Keith Czechmeister
7/14/2023 08:01:35 am
We are heartbroken to hear of your loss Steve, our condolences to the family as you mourn the loss of Liam.
Krista MacDonald
7/14/2023 08:10:56 am
Steve I am so very sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this unbelievably difficult time.
Sonia Derhak
7/14/2023 09:36:01 am
Dear Steve, don’t know how to express the sorrow I feel. I hug you in my heart. I hope you can be strong. I can’t imagine how hard it will be.
Michelle Purdy
7/14/2023 12:28:00 pm
Steve,
Brad & Sonya Benjamin
7/14/2023 02:43:47 pm
We were shocked and sadden to hear of Liam’s passing. You have all been on our hearts. ♥️. Sending love to you, as you navigate this time.
Heather Pettigrew
7/14/2023 04:55:17 pm
Steve, I send my deepest condolences at the loss of your son. May your memories keep him forever close to your heart as you grieve this unimaginable loss. Sending love and hugs.
Darlene Macaulay
7/14/2023 04:57:16 pm
Dear Grace,
Grace O’Reilly
7/20/2023 12:49:29 pm
Thank you❤️
David Thompson
7/15/2023 07:18:21 am
Steve and family - I was shocked and saddened to hear this news. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you to lose Liam. Your Acadia and Dartmouth friends are all sending thoughts and prayers to you. Stay strong buddy.
Dolores Gillis
7/15/2023 04:39:37 pm
I am saddened to hear of your family's loss. Thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Carolyn Koshan
7/15/2023 09:08:19 pm
Grace, Mike, Steve, Maddy and families,
Cheryl Sugrim
7/16/2023 08:11:56 am
Steve, my most deepest condolences to you & the family. I cannot even begin to understand the depths of despair you are going through for an unimagineable loss that no one should ever endure. I can only hope you find strength through all the love; within you, that surrounds you, and in your cherished memories of Liam. I wish that you find a way to continue your relationship with Liam, outside the phyical realm, as he lives in your heart forever.
Rob Short
7/16/2023 11:40:01 am
Steve and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. My families thoughts and prayers have been with you all since we heard the news.
Helen & Wyman Benjamin
7/16/2023 05:19:21 pm
Steve & Family,
Holly Walker
7/17/2023 06:33:24 am
Steve & Family,
Sandro D'Ascanio
7/17/2023 07:56:30 am
Steve and family,
Fiona Haig-Zimmerman
7/17/2023 09:16:59 am
Steve & Family -
Kaylee and Mark Keith
7/17/2023 12:20:34 pm
Uncle Steve, cousin Mike and family,
Peter Macdonald
7/17/2023 05:58:48 pm
Steve and family - I’m devastated to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jonathan Richard
7/19/2023 06:26:17 am
Steve and family, Leave a Reply. |
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