Laura S. Hawryluk

So very sorry to hear of this loss. Laura and I had been in touch frequently during this last year of uncertain times. My sympathies to all of her family. I will miss seeing her and working with her.

I have known Laura since she started in Micro, was there when she met Tim who was part of the Tegtmeyer lab as was I. Laura and a few of us went on a diet challenge many years ago. It made dieting fun. And I remember when she wore contacts: they were blue. But those are fun things. The serious: Laura was the kindest person I know. She cared about and helped every person in that department. When I returned to visit, she always greeted me with a hug. My condolences to Tim and her family. With my love

Laura will be missed by all. Always a smile always a gentle sole.

Laura exuded warmth and charm – I first met her in 1983, but really got to know her in the 1990’s and when I learned to appreciate her talent organizing & motivating people; moving projects along, and smoothing interactions — all done with a ready smile. The love she shared with Tim was a joy to see. My heartfelt sympathies to Tim & her family.

We are sorry for your great loss!!! Always in our thoughts and prayers!
Annette & Charlie LaPalme, Family

It was most heartbreaking to learn of Laura’s passing. Too young to die. Yesterday when we learned about her was a dark and most difficult day and a shock as my last conversation with Tim a week before she died was that he was hoping to have her home. Her personal and professional friends lost a most kind and always giving person who brightened up the day when you saw her.

Laura, I am so sad to hear of your passing. As kids, we all lived in Brooklyn, so close to each other. Then everyone moved away & we didn’t see each other anymore. I look forward to seeing you & all our family again in heaven. I love you! RIP.
Cousin Bobby Mistretta ❤️🙏

Dear Tim and family,
please accept my sincere condolences.

I am so unbelievably sorry for the tragic loss of Laura. From all of the stories I have heard over the years, she was a phenomenal woman. My heart is with you Tim and all of your family members during this difficult time. We love you and are here with you.

I am so sorry for your loss, Tim. My condolences to you and your family.

Good morning to your and your family.

I feel compelled to light a candle in Laura’s honor even though I have never met or communicated in any way. After reading about Laura’s passing and everything she was about, I felt the need offer everyone my support-she sounds like an awesome lady and she was so very young to pass. Laura sounds like a fine Lady who is fond of the many things that I am and I am very sad to hear about this. 🙁 I love cats love and support cats as much as I can, hospice, and all the other charities you list since I’ve had previous/good experiences with all of them in one way or another. Please accept my deep condolences for your loss of Laura. I know this time is very difficult for everyone and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers for peace, comfort during your grieving process, and solace knowing Laura is not suffering anymore. I will also pray to and for Laura to help all of you and look over you now and in the future with her departure. God bless all of you and please take care of yourselves during this difficult time-I hope you all feel a little bit better knowing that Laura is watching over you right now and know that you are all blessed for having this wonderful Lady as part of your life!

We write to express our support for Tim, his and Laura’s family. We are so sorry for your loss. Words are inadequate. We wish you strength.

Kate Stebe and family

This is such a heartbreaking loss. Laura was such a beautiful person, inside and out. Her smile was infectious—her qualities were absolutely beautiful. She touched my life, and I am forever grateful.

I have many childhood memories that I will always hold dear with Laura and her family. Laura shared her passion for animals with me, and we would talk endlessly about the joys of having them in our lives.

We are so sorry for your loss, and we are praying for strength. God has gained an incredible angel that will watch over you all.

Tim,
My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

Please, accept my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathy To Laura’s family. May she rest in peace

Hi Tim,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May happy memories
of her bring some comfort, peace and strength during this time.

Tim
I am truly sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Timothy,
My truest most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. “If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them.” – James O’Barr

Dear Timothy,
Sorry for your loss Tim.
My heartfelt condolences to you and family. May god give you all strength that you need this time.

John 11:25 “Jesus said to Martha, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die”.
Dear Tim,
My deepest sympathy to you and the family. May she rest in peace. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

Tim- I am saddened to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

I’m sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to Tim, JoAnn, and Kelly and to all of Laura’s family and friends.

Laura is at peace and suffers no more. She lost a hard battle with cancer that she had fought for the past couple of years. I feel heartbroken and gutted that she is gone, way beyond sad. Laura and I were dear friends for 47 years. Since I moved out of state, we would catch up and laugh during marathon phone calls and reconnect as although no time had lapsed since our last visit. I miss her dearly.

My heart is broken, Laura was a beautiful friend with a heart of gold.
May she rest in peace with Russy and Woods by her side.

Tim,
May you be comforted by warm memories of Laura. You are in my prayers.
Phyllis

Working with Laura was inspirational as she put so much energy into helping everyone succeed. She not only kept the Microbiology Dept. on track and made sure countless grant applications were submitted, she also helped to make it a fun place to work. One special example is that she always volunteered to organize the catering and decorating for the annual Oktoberfest party. Laura was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed, but the ways she made our lives better will live on in our memories.

My deepest condolences, I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so heartbroken, to hear, of the passing of my cousin, Laura. My deepest condolences, go out to Tim, and to Joann, Kelly, Fran and Trish…and a host of other family members. Having said that, I am so happy and grateful that Laura was surrounded by so many wonderful friends, and co-workers, over the years. I appreciate all the comments posted, as I learned a bit more about my cousin. I am proud of her success and accomplishments, most of all, happy she had all of you in her life. She is loved, and will be missed. Rest in peace, dear cousin.

Laura was a cherished wife, sister, aunt, great aunt, friend, supervisor. A gentle soul with a quick smile and a ready hand for anyone in need, Laura was respected for her intelligence, wisdom, and dedication in all she did. In her life, too short in years, Laura was a beloved soul. Her kindness and compassion left an indelible impact on those who knew her and her memory will always be a blessing.

I have known Laura for nearly 30 years, from the time she first arrived at the Microbiology Department and I was a graduate student. From the first, she was one of the most open and endearing people I have ever met. Despite how hard she worked all the time, she was the friend who was always there, to offer a word of encouragement, to hold your hand, to just sit and chat and enjoy each other’s company. My condolences to Tim and her family.

Finding the right words for this immensely sad occassion is very difficult, There are conflicting emotions of rage and sorrow. Rage because we were robbed of a truly wonderful person, and sorrow because we will no longer have the privilege of seeing and talking to her.
Tim, she was an extraordinary person, and please accept my most sincere condolences, as well as to her family

Dear Laura, we will all miss you… Rest in peace…

To my lifelong friend. You will live forever in our thoughts. You have touched us like no other person will ever. Doug and I are heartbroken that you suffered so long. I know you are at peace but will always selfishly wish you were with us. Thank you Laura for being a part of our lives. Love you forever.

I was so sorry to hear of this news about Laura. My condolences to Tim and her family. I know the loss that you are experiencing since my wife Diana passed away in Feb of 2020. Laura was a friend from Life Sciences for 30 years and we always had a few minutes to chat when we would see each other in the hallways. She was one of the most lovely persons that I have ever known. I will miss her greatly. It is comforting to know that she is at peace.

Words cannot express how sorry we were to hear about Laura. Our deepest sympathies to you Tim and both of your families. I hope knowing that she is at peace brings you a little comfort.

Deepest sympathy to Laura’s friends and family. Laura will be remembered fondly by her colleagues. She was a wealth of information and easy to talk to. Laura will be missed by many and remembered with love and fondness by all.

It is so hard to believe that Laura is gone…….How can I find the proper words to express my sadness for her loss? Please accept my deepest sympathy to Laura’s family. She is such a friendly, helpful person. I will miss her a lot.