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robinamaffei@rogers.com posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Beavis family. May God bless you.
During the 1970s, as secretary to the display advertising manager, Dawson Winchester, my duties allowed me to work closely with Laurie. Decisions were made and deadlines were met as I dummied the next edition. Laurie provided a learning curve for many on staff, and many careers benefitted from his expertise. Some did not discover that until later! My fondest, happiest memories of Laurie and my experiences at the Times-Journal are filed safely in my heart of hearts, and labelled "My Glory Days".
Robin Stirling Maffei
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Sue Graham posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Dear Jennifer… My sincere condolences to you and your Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Karen Pomnikow posted a condolence
Friday, February 17, 2023
Condolences from Karen and Paul Pomnikow. My dad(Bill Wilkinson) was a good friend of Laurie's for many years. He was a wonderful person.
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Denis LeBlanc posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, February 17, 2023
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In the early summer of 1967 a young man searching for his path in life replied to a Help Wanted ad in the T-J seeking a "cub" reporter. Having no journalism background this young man applied and was surprised to receive an interview and even more surprised to receive a job offer. Forty years later that man, no longer young, retired from a journalism career that included news reporting, sports writing, lifestyle writing and a variety of editors positions. Thank you Laurie for taking that chance hiring.
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Christine Kearnan posted a condolence
Friday, February 17, 2023
Dear Jennifer: Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Sounds like your father lived a life to be proud of. Best wishes, Christine Kearnan
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Randy Huse posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Jennifer, So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My thoughts, prayers and condolences to you, family and friends
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Jim Blake posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2023
I am forever grateful to Mr. Beavis for hiring me as his managing editor in 1989. He was far ahead of his time in knowing the value of local news to the community. I remember having a “robust” discussion with him regarding the T-J’s coverage of the fall of the Berlin Wall. I was puzzled because I knew his military background and couldn’t figure out why he didn’t want the story on Page One. I realized later that he was just teaching me how to stand up for myself (it was my first Managing Editor job). I learned a lot from him about how to put out a product we could all be proud of. At the time of his retirement, I had left Thomson Newspapers and was grateful that he invited me to his retirement dinner (even though he laughingly referred to me as “the enemy” in his comments). He was a fine man and a wonderful mentor.
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Lori Rieger-MacKenzie posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2023
My condolences to your family. Mr. Beavis was a wonderful man to deal with both professionally and personally. He was a great source of stories and support for a rookie reporter at her first stint at a daily newspaper. And it didn't hurt that we shared the same first name. We will all miss him.
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Erin Callery posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Jennifer, please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. From his obituary, I can tell he led an extraordinary life and contributed greatly to his community. I also know you were a very devoted daughter and spent considerable time with him over these past several years, providing care and support. I'm so sorry for your loss, and for the loss to your family and his friends who knew and loved him. Wishing you much comfort during this time of grief.
Erin
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Wayne Newton posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2023
I was grateful to work for Laurie, albeit briefly, during what was still the heyday of the Times-Journal. His views on community-focused journalism were influential for me and no doubt many other journalists.
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Maria Laise lit a candle
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
You were an amazing daughter to him. You stood by his side until the very end. Rest assured he knows all you have done for him.
Cherish all your precious moments with him.
He will live in your heart forever.
Sending my condolences to you and your family.
May he now Rest In Peace.
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Alyson Murray lit a candle
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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My condolences to the family. Laurence was a very kind and interesting man. I enjoyed visits with him weekly and every other weekend. I was one of his psw’s. Laurence will be missed.
May God be with the family
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Daniel and Mitch planted a tree in memory of Laurence J. "Laurie" Beavis
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Allison and Martin planted a tree in memory of Laurence J. "Laurie" Beavis
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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