Laurence was one of a kind. I first met her on a trip to Belgium where I was interviewing for a position. I can recall her asking me to come to her home so her and her husband could treat me to dinner. I remember thinking 'wow, who does that?' Then on last day she insisted that she and Alex take me to the airport. Again, I was just in awe of her kindness. Little did I know that was an early start to not only a mentorship but also a friendship. We traveled together, ate together, shared cocktails, shopped together and laughed together.
My husband was also a huge fan of Laurence-we all loved hanging out. When my husband was sick, I can recall every treatment week, Laurence (and Alex) would send us dinners. She was just such a wonderful person and friend. She always cared about people which is no wonder she spent a lot of her career in insights!
I will miss the texts, the messages, the Christmas cards but most of all her smiling face and laughter. We love you Laurence. May you rest in peace.
God Bless you!
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Sending my condolences to you and all Laurence's family & friends and remembering lovely working moments together in the Consumer Insights community at Mars Wrigley Europe. Laurence was always a positive, calm and thoughtful person to work alongside. I particularly remember the less work-focussed moments too when we were catching up at breakfasts when in CMI "competency weeks" and she always loved sharing a "traditional curry" when she visited us in the UK in Slough. Best wishes Shirley xx
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Laurence was a beautiful soul and will be dearly missed. I will always remember fondly our team meetings in Chicago and our trip to India for the Mars workshop. She did everything with heart and dedication and we had lots of laughs along the way. Sending lots of love to her family.
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I was so so very sorry to hear the sad news about Laurie. I worked for Laurie at Waltham and those days were the happiest in my working life. She was not only a fabulous boss developing me beyond recognition and giving me lots of words of wisdom which I have passed on to many others but she was such a special lady. I am so sorry for your loss and send lots of love to her family and friends ❤️
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My condolences to Alex and family.
Laurence took me under her wings when I was still a student joining Mars, and she has been my role model ever since.
Thanks for all the great memories Laurence ; you will be deeply missed, but never forgotten ❤️
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It was great working with you in CMI Food in Oud Beijerland. Thank you for the support you always gave and the valuable lessons I learned from you (things I still use today). You are greatly missed, Laurence
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I worked with Laurence in Mars. She took a chance on me, despite my lack of experience and brought me into her team. So I owe her my career in Insights, and because of this career move, I met my husband and we now have our two girls, so she had a profound influence on my life!! She was so fun, wise, generous and an all round brilliant person. Thanks for everything Laurence!
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Laurence was an incredible person, a wonderful colleague, and an amazing friend. I remember fondly playing music trivia when traveling in Europe nearly ten years ago. You will be deeply missed. Rest in peace.
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LIEBER ALEX.
WIR ERINNEN UNS AN LAURIE ALS EINE SEHR LIEBENSWERTE FRAU MIT EINEM GROSSEN HERZEN FÜR TIERE. SIE WAR EIN BESONDERER MENSCH UND WIR SIND SO TRAURIG ÜBER IHREN TOD. SIE HINTERLÄSST EINE GROSSE LÜCKE. ES WAR UNS EINE EHRE UND FREUDE, SIE ZU KENNEN. FÜR DICH, LIEBER ALEX UND FÜR DIE KLEINE HEIDI🐶 SENDEN WIR KRAFT UND EINE UMARMUNG.
ALLES LIEBE FÜR DICH.
EVA, AURELIA UND MORI 🌈
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2019, Chicago, Illinois, EE. UU.
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I am so sorry Alex! Our deepest condolences and love to you and your family!! We will never forget such kind and loving person Laurence was and how welcoming you were with me and my family!
May she rest in peace.
Marcos Perez
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Laurie and I met on Instagram and immediately clicked. We shared our love of rescue dogs and so much more. Although we lived in different states, each visit together was precious. The times spent together were filled with laughter at Laurie’s quick wit, and sweet heart to heart talks. Laurie taught me Grace. I miss you. Rest in Peace 🕊️ love, Nancy and Jerry
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You will be missed, Laurence. Thank you for showing us it’s possible to lead with high performance, care, and real kindness.
With love and gratitude,
Lianne
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Laurie was one of the kindest, most amazing people we have ever known. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in our hearts. We miss your kindred spirit and wonderfully quirky sense of humor! And above all, your friendship💕🥰
Rest in peace, sweet friend ! 🙏🕯️We love and miss you so very much and you will live in our hearts forever!! ❤️🌹Brian and Gaby
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We will miss you Laurie. Sending all our love. James, Ruth, Teddy and Tabi
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2019, Pilsen, Chicago, IL, USA
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Laurie was a wonderful person and an incredible friend and will be dearly missed. I had the opportunity to work with her for years at Mars and kindness emanated from her soul in abundance. She was a special person who did so much for everyone around her and brought light into every room.
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A truly great colleague who became a great friend in our time together in Chicago. Deepest thoughts and hugs to you Alex. She was a treasure and will be forever in our hearts. Laurence, sleep well my friend and wherever you are keep them all on their toes with your sharp wit and sense of fun. Love Orla ❤️
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