February 7, 1982 – August 26, 2026

It is with great sadness that Patrick and Harriet Beardy announce the sudden loss of their eldest son, Lawrence Peter Beardy on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Muskrat Dam.

“Peter” as we knew him was born on February 7, 1982 in Round Lake (Weagamow Lake). He grew up in Muskrat Dam. He loved being with his family and hanging out with his friends. He loved hunting and going on boat rides. He loved to do his sketching/drawing. He liked to play board games, such as chess.

Lawrence Peter Beardy leaves behind his children, Larissa Beardy-Rae, Gavyn Day-Beardy and Erin Day; his parents, Patrick and Harriet Beardy; his siblings, Joni Beardy, Christopher Beardy, Randall Beardy and common-law Tamela Morriseau and Janelle Beardy; his maternal grandmother Esther Beardy and paternal grandfather Absolom McKay. He also leaves behind his nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles on both sides of his parents’ family, his friends and his dog Pogo.

He is predeceased by his daughter, Anisabeth Kaiya Waswa (Beardy) and his maternal grandfather Jake Beardy, paternal grandparents Lawrence Beardy and Connie Mckay (Beardy).

A Viewing and Wake Service will take place on Wednesday September 2, 2026 from 11:00am until 1:00pm in the EVEREST – WESTFORT CHAPEL, 420 West Gore Street at James, Thunder Bay, Ontario with Pastor Todd Simpson officiating the service.

Lawrence Peter Beardy and Family will be transported thereafter to Muskrat Dam First Nation where a Funeral Service will take place on Thursday September 3, 2026 at 1:00 in St Matthew’s Anglican Church, officiated by Bishop Morris Fiddler and Rev. Roy Morris. Interment will follow in Muskrat Dam First Nation – Blackwater Bay Cemetery.

Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com