Laurie Gard, a lifelong resident of Scranton, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore at the age of 65 after a courageous, long-term battle with cancer.
Laurie is now reunited in eternal rest with her beloved parents, Dorothy and George Gard; her brother, George Gard; her sister Marilyn Morgan; and niece Kimberly Evans.
She is survived by her loving husband Gilbert Barr of Scranton. Her devoted furry best friend Moses. Her sister Joanne Evans and her husband Richard Evans of Florida. Her daughter Katie Barr and partner John Williams of Throop. Her son Gilbert Barr and wife Bryanna of Scranton and her stepdaughter Devan Barr and partner Kevin Martin of Scranton.
Laurie was a proud and loving grandmother to Stephen Barr, Caitlynn Larnerd, Abigale Barr, Georgia Larnerd, Maggie Barr, Jason Yarznbowicz, Athena Clarke, Levi Barr, and Peyton Barr.
Also, surviving are nieces Christine Gard, Stacy Evans, Melissa Newberry, and Heather Hennessey.
Laurie loved cheering on her children, grandchildren and family in everything they did. She was truly the life of the party, always bringing laughter, warmth, and joy wherever she went. She had a generous heart, always putting others before herself and never hesitating to lend a helping hand. Her greatest
happiness came from spending time with her family and creating lasting memories with those she loved.
Laurie's kindness, strength, and unconditional love touched countless lives. Although she will be deeply missed, the memories she created and the love she shared will live on forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
Laurie will always be loved, forever missed, and never forgotten. The family would like to give a special thanks to her niece Stacy Evans for caring for her throughout her battle with cancer and Hospice of The Sacred Heart of Dunmore for taking care of her in her final moments.
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Guestbook
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Rita Barr Latniak
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My deepest condolences to all of our family especially Uncle Gill, Katie, and Gilly. Aunt Laurie surely will be missed by all of us. She touched many lives. I will definitely miss our good conversations and stories that always had us laughing til our bellies hurt and we couldn’t breathe. Truly you were one of a kind. Give my mom a hug up there for me.
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Donna(Lowe)McDonald
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Sending my deepest sympathy to all of the family. I grew up with the Gard family and have many memories with them. Sending prayers to everyone 🙏🙏🙏
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Nora and James Carpenter
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So sorry for your loss. Laurie will be missed by all who knew her ❤️
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Stephen Barr
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I’m going to miss you grandma Lori until we meet again rest easy I love you
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Beth Masselis
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So Sorry You will be Missed 💗 Youre Florida Cousins Beth and Dennis and Familys
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Cindi Sandy
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So sorry for your loss
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Mary Pigott
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So sorry to hear
My
Prayers are with you and your family
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Pam Quinn
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So sorry for your losss
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stubby Robacker
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I'm so sorry to hear about Laurie.. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
.. RIP Laurie, we had many a good times...
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Butch Barron
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I will always remember her smiling! She was a super great person,God's Bleedings on the family, keeping you in our prayers!
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Tee Valenta
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So sorry for your loss Gilly and Katie.
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Karen Royce Gerrity
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Laurie and I were childhood friends, she was my maid of honor when I married. I am deeply saddened to learn of her passing and pray she is at peace and in the loving arms of her mother who was a beautiful woman with a generous heart. Sending love to her family at this very sad and difficult time. RIP Laurie.
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Athena Clarke
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Grandma I will always love you. You were the best grandma you loved every one of us. I will continue to put letters outside for you to take up to heaven.
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