Thomas DesLauriers
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A Celebration of Life Service for Thomas DesLauriers will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Tom passed away Tuesday, March 19th at Kansas City Hospice House. At 39, he departed too soon.
Born in London, Ontario, Canada, to Austin DesLauriers and Margaret Gille, Tom spent his early years in Kansas City and Great Bend, KS. After graduating from Great Bend High School in 1998, he attended the University of Kansas and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Science. Afterwards he made Lawrence his home where he had two children and worked in customer service.
Tom was a people person who enjoyed the simple things in life. As an avid sports fan, he loved watching the Chiefs, Royals and KU play and did so often with his family. He treasured playing catch with his son Treyton, spending time at Pet World with his daughter Adelayde and took pleasure in a good game of Frisbee Golf. During the heat of a Kansas summer, Tom found a trip to the family island in Ontario, Canada refreshing and a welcome respite.
He’s survived by his two children Treyton Alexander and Adelayde Paige DesLauriers, his mother Margaret Gille, father Austin DesLauriers, brother Nicholas DesLauriers, nephew Andre and his former wife and mother of his children, Anna Brunk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to a Charity of Choice and sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th St, Lawrence KS, 66044.
My deepest sympathy to you Austin and the entire DesLauriers family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers for God’s grace and healing.
My deepest sympathy for this most difficult time.
Please find comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Father hears and is listening to your prayers for comfort. He too recognizes death as an enemy (1Cor. 15:26) and truly understands the depth of your grief and loss. “God is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those who are crushed in spirit.”—Psalm 34:18, 19.
Again I am so sorry for your loss.
To the whole Deslauriers family, and to Anna, we are praying for you to receive the comfort which can only come from the Comforter, God’s Holy Spirit. Praying for Him to grant you His peace, and that you might be able to feel and know His incomprehensible love for you even as you grieve this tragic loss.
My prayers are with your family. I am sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry that I didn’t get to see him one last time. We are all so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your comfort from the Lord. He is ultimately the only resting place. We love you.
Love, Jessica Pilson and family
To the DesLauriers Family and Anna,
We are very sorry for the loss of Thomas. I have very fond memories of him growing up and felt fortunate to call him my cousin. Thomas was one of the most good-hearted people I have ever known. He was always thoughtful, caring and conscientious and he will be deeply missed by all.
We pray that God will give you peace in this difficult time. We love you and want you to know you are in our hearts and thoughts.
Chris, Jackie, and Brandon Morse
Nancy and Perry Schuetz
To the DesLauriers family
We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So, very sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure and an honor to care for Tom for so many years. Godspeed.
Very sorry to hear of your incredible loss. May God give you peace during this most difficult time of mourning.
Like the obit says: he departed to soon. Great kid that spent time with my kids when he was young. And was a great positive influence. My condolences to you all. Austin, Margaret, Nick, Anna, Sylvia. All great people. But, sadly bad times happen to great people, also.
Austin and family, I’m so sorry for this huge loss. I am keeping you and your family in thought and prayer. May you find comfort in your memories and knowing you will see Thomas again. My sincere condolences, Shannon Fischer
Dana And Larry Lancaster
We are so sorry for this loss Margaret, Austin and family: Thomas was a good kid and we know your hearts are broken. May God give you strength during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys.
Life is not separate from death. It only looks that way.
Tom was one of the best people I knew. His calm, caring personality was such a treasure just to be around. He will be dearly missed & often thought of. Bless the family & Tom.
To my Uncle Austin, my Aunt Margaret, and my Cousin Nick. It’s been over a year now, i still don’t understand life. I guess i never will. To bring a Blessing “My Cousin Tom” into the world and then have it taken away. Yes I’m bitter, i have been bitter since i lost my Mom and everyone else i knew and loved through death. It hurts everyday, a pain almost unbearable. Forgive me if i seem rude. I don’t mean too. I just wish sometimes that it should’ve been someone else i didn’t know. That i didn’t love. But that wouldn’t make me feel any better. I huess what I’m really tring to say Cuz, is that i miss the hell out of you and I’m not just speaking about myself. I say i speak for most of us. So Tom, if your diwn from Heaveb at Me, please help me to Heal and to Accept. I hope that Heaven is every bit of 100! I love and miss you cuz. JeanneMarie