Larry Moodie, 75, of Dunnville, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in Dunnville to Murray and Marion Moodie on February 18, 1950. He grew up on the family farm in Canfield with his younger siblings Judy and Fred. During his childhood, Larry enjoyed playing pond hockey and baseball, and he often raised a prize calf for the fall fair. Larry attended Mohawk College and worked on the railroad before joining the Ontario Provincial Police. It was during his early years on the police force, while working at the Meaford O.P.P. Detachment, that he met and fell in love with Debra McKibbon. Larry and Debra got married on July 27, 1974 in Meaford. They raised their children Melissa and Michael in Burlington and later Orillia before eventually retiring to Dunnville. Larry was a man of integrity who was wise, hard-working, and most of all loving. His sense of humour was legendary. The highlights of Larry’s life are numerous and varied. First and foremost, Larry cared about people. Larry was an avid golfer and also enjoyed fishing, skiing and travelling. He loved spending his winters in Florida. Larry served in the O.P.P. for 34 years and retired as a Detective Inspector. Larry believed in contributing to society, serving on the Boards of Haldimand War Memorial Hospital and the Responsible Gambling Council of Ontario. He also volunteered for countless studies to support medical research in the public interest. Larry was always very grateful for the outstanding medical care he received. The family extends their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, University Health Network, and St. Michael’s Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Ahmed Kamouna for his exceptionally compassionate care. Larry was deeply thankful to his anonymous heart donor who gave him the gift of seven extra years of life. Lastly and most importantly, Larry was forever grateful for the loving care and support of his wife Debra who he absolutely adored and who was his constant companion and best friend. Larry is survived by his wife Debra, daughter Melissa Hanmer (Andrew), son Michael Moodie (Nicola Otter), grandchildren Nora, Scarlet, Hunter, and Easton, step-grandchildren Rio, Kew, and Boh, sister Judy Phillips (Burton), brother Fred Moodie (Ellen), brother-in-law Ted McKibbon (Connie), nieces and nephews Jennifer, Mark, Jessica, Matthew and Amy, and steadfast friend Bill Sayers. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and by his nephew Wesley Moodie.
Family and friends are invited to an open house at Canfield Community Centre, 50 Talbot Road, Canfield, on Sunday November 9, 2025 between 1 and 4 p.m. Please bring your fondest memories of Larry to share. The family will hold a private service. Memorial donations may be made to Haldimand War Memorial Hospital.
