Kennedy: Laurie Anne,
Passed away peacefully at her home in Pottageville, with her loving family by her bedside on December 25, 2025, at the age of 63. Laurie was the beloved wife of Joe Streef and loving mother of Katrina, Rebecca, and Jake. Dear sister of David Kennedy (Ingrid). Predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Pauline Kennedy (Duff). Fondly remembered by her in-laws Frank and Joan Streef, and Joe’s siblings Randy Streef (Marion), Barb Mikkelsen (Ron), and Pete Streef (Anto). Sadly missed by her “Little Sister” Katie Moore (Ben) and their son Townes. Forever in the hearts of her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Remembered for her kindness, empathy, and warmth, Laurie was always looking after others, quick to extend a thoughtful word or gesture to anyone in need.
Laurie managed the office at the Alliston Creamery, which she operated alongside her brother David. As second-generation business owners of the last independently owned creamery in Ontario, Laurie and David followed in the footsteps of their parents Lloyd and Pauline, keeping their legacy alive.
Her love of travel began young when she lived in Australia for a year attending high school through a rotary exchange program. She spent time backpacking across Europe and Australia, making many lifelong friends and cherished memories.
She was an extremely creative and focused person always looking for new things to learn. Laurie leaves behind an extensive collection of craft and hobby work including knitting, crochet, cross stitch, stained and fused glass, refinished wood furniture, scrapbooks and folk art. Pieces of her work will be on display during the memorial service.
A Memorial Service will be held at Rod Abrams Funeral Home located at 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Saturday January 10, 2026, with Visitation from 10am until the time of Service in the chapel at 11am. Reception will follow in the funeral home’s Cliffside Hall.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ron Curtis, Ruby, her nurse from S.R.T. MedStaff, Dr. Zibdawi and Southlake’s Stronach Regional Cancer Centre team, Dr. Liauw and his team (Allanah and Shandra), and Dr. Bedard, Dr. Mitchell and their clinical trial team at Princess Margaret Hospital for their dedication and care during Laurie’s battle with cancer.
Donations in Laurie‘s memory to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital, or Big Brothers and Big Sisters would be appreciated by the family. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
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Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday January 10, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am
Memorial Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham RoadTottenham, Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday January 10, 202611:00am
Carla Snider says
Dear Joe,
I have been thinking and holding you and your family so tenderly. Words can never fill the silence left behind. Take time, do not rush, for time it’s self has changed. Holding you in my thoughts and wishing you and your family gentle moments of peace as you walk through this time of sorrow, loss, and grieving.
Grief is strange. It can break your heart and still make you laugh when you remember that one ridiculous thing said. May those moments keep reminding you that love never leaves. May Laurie’s memory wrap around you like a warm blanket.
Carla
Cedric Carvalho says
Dear Joe and extended Streef and Kennedy families,
My belated condolences to you as I only just found out yesterday about Laurie’s passing.
Joe and I have known each other for decades in a work capacity and unfortunately I never got to meet Laurie but I can well appreciate what a wonderful person she was, spreading her positivity and light to family and friends – and I’m sure continuing to do that, just from a different place.
Wishing all of you spiritual strength and cherished memories of Laurie in the days, months and years ahead.
Jennifer Hamilton says
Hi Joe and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Laurie was such an amazing woman and the love for her is so evident. Your kids are amazing and such a wonderful mix of the two of you.
Thinking of all of you
Jenn
Valerie Kerr says
To Dave and family,
Laurie Anne and I went to school together and she was the most gracious and funniest gals. Always a kind word, always a thoughtful look. I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.
Valerie Kerr
Bob & Donna McCarthy says
I send my sincere condolences to the Kennedy and Streef families on Laurie’s passing.Gone way too soon!
Nilmi Rodrigo says
To Joe, Katrina, Rebecca and Jake,
Though we knew Laurie briefly at our trivia nights, you could feel the warmth and care she exuberated on a daily basis to her family and friends. She definitely was a fighter! As you go through this journey, you are in our hearts and prayers during this time. May you be wrapped with peace and healing.
Nilmi, Christina, Nicole and Carver
Mark Jones says
Dear Joe and family.
I am so sad and was shocked to hear of Laurie’s passing.
Laurie was someone who had a truly positive impact on those around her and always demonstrated the highest values throughout the time I knew her.
She was a great person, valued family, and will be sorely missed.
I hope you can find some solace in that Laurie was able to be at home with those she loved and felt loved until the end.
My Mum and brother also send their condolences and had been reminiscing recently about Laurie as a wonderful person and about her travels so many years ago in Australia.
We are all thinking of you, your family, and Laurie.
Shane Smith and the Cookie It Up Team says
We are so sorry to hear about Laurie’s passing – please accept our deepest condolences. We at Cookie It Up worked with Laurie and the Alliston Creamery team for decades. She always treated us with tremendous kindness and respect and we will miss her greatly. Our thoughts are with her family and colleagues during this difficult time.
Susan D Leach says
Laurie was part of the Merry Minstrels that toured and performed in the UK in 1979.
We were all music students of the late Marjorie McKelvey. We spent the year prior to our tour practicing, fund raising and having a lot of fun together. Laurie had a great smile and voice. My sincere condolences to her whole family.
Franca and Shawn Bunnell says
Deepest condolences Joe to you and your family, may she rest in peace,
Thinking of you during this time
Franca and Shawn Bunnell
Travis Fernando says
Dear Joe and family,
Sending my deepest condolences for you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jason Price says
My heart goes out to you and your family. I was deeply saddened to learn of Laurie’s passing. From hearing about her kindness, creativity, and dedication, it’s clear what a remarkable person she was.
Please know I’m thinking of you, Katrina, Rebecca, Jake, and your entire family. With heartfelt sympathy.
Anjum says
Dear Joe,
My heart goes out to you, your family, and everyone who loved your wife. Her passing is an immense loss, but I hope you find comfort in the beautiful memories and the love she shared so generously. As you celebrate her remarkable life, I hope those memories bring you strength and peace.
Piret and Bill King says
So sorry to hear about Laurie. Sending our condolences to you Joe, Katrina, Rebecca and Jake.
Ben and the Family says
We as a family pray that Laurie will rest in peace in the arms of her Savior, Joe, you will have strength to handle this hard time and the kids will be strong while missing their mom.
Joe, as you said she is brave and she has finished her huge battle and now no more pain but only resting.
We all surely will see her again!
Ben and the family
Jenny Wu says
Dear Joe and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear the news.
Wishing you peace and comfort as you honor beloved Laurie’s memory. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones.
Suzanne Thomson says
My heart and prayers go out to beloved Laurie, Joe, your family, and loved ones. I am so saddened to hear of the heartbreaking loss of Laurie. It is so moving to read the stories about the legacy of love and community that Laurie had so nurtured. She was my first childhood friend. She was such an inspiration to me. Laurie was incredibly creative, brilliant, and had unwavering strength to walk her own unique path. Although we had lost contact after high school, her impact and inspiring influence will stay with me always. May the countless ways that she has blessed our lives have a ripple effect far beyond our lifetime. Much love ~ Suzanne Thomson
Diane Peldszus says
Dear Joe, Katrina, Rebecca ad Jake,
We are so sorry and heartbroken to hear of Laurie’s passing. May you all have comfort in her through beautiful memories.
Our deepest condolences,
Diane, George, Olivia and George Comis
Kelly Green says
David and families. Deepest sympathies for the loss of Laurie Anne. She was a lovely lady gone way too soon! RIP
Nassir Nathoo says
So Sad to hear the news old friend. Just your post today. Our condolences Joe and family. May her soul rest in peace.
Nassir Nathoo & Family
Lisa Wight says
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. Laurie went out of her way to make me feel welcomed and accepted. I’ll always be grateful for her kindness and generosity.
Barbara Joslin (Smalley) says
Omg. Sending my condolences to Laurie’s family. I went to school with her in AUPS and Banting high. Also a bright smile on her face. May she rest in peace.
Nancy Leggett Degen says
I was deeply saddened to hear about Laurie’s passing. Even though we hadn’t stayed closely in touch over the years, we were always able to catch up, and I will always remember her as a dear friend. Laurie had a kind heart and a warmth that made people feel welcome, and the memories we shared growing up still mean a great deal to me. She made the world a little brighter just by being in it. My thoughts are with her husband Joe, her children, her brother David, and all who loved her during this incredibly difficult time. She will be remembered. Rest in peace Laurie Anne.
Gwyneth McKelvey says
I remember as a child carolling with my mom, dad & Leann on Christmas Eve at the Kennedy’s and the many years of singing with Laurie Anne in the Merry Minstrels. She was the first person that I knew who went on Rotary Youth Exchange which made it possible for me to consider going myself and surviving. She was kind and always positive and she will be missed by all who ever met her. My condolences to Joe and Laurie Anne’s children, that she was so very proud of and to David & his family.
Dave and Sandra Urschatz says
Sandra and I are deeply saddened by Laurie’s passing on Christmas Day. Our hearts are with you and with Joe, Katrina, Rebecca, and Jake during this incredibly difficult time. Laurie was such a fun, kindhearted, and genuine person who cared deeply for everyone and everything around her. I first got to know her nearly 30 years ago when she met Joe at the cottage, and it truly feels like just yesterday. Even though life has kept our families physically apart over the years, those memories and the connection have always remained close. May she rest in peace.
Diane Griffith says
Dear Joe, Katrina, Rebecca & Jake,
It was with profound sadness that I read this announcement of Laurie Anne’s passing. I came to know her warm friendly manner when first at high school in Alliston. New to the area, I didn’t really know anyone. We were together in classes and she drew me in to her group of friends. She was always my connection to those days and our mutual friends and aquaintances. Even thought about her annual Christmas letter just before the holidays this year (that used to update us about your family & activities). I will so miss her bright smile, great conversation and love for all things crafty. She was a brilliant soul.
With love to all of you at this very difficult time,
Diane
I will be away at the time of her service and will not be able to be with you. My thoughts will be right there.
Wendy Lauzon says
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Laurie. We were close friends from grade school until after high school. A bright light has left this earth. May her spirit continue to touch all those who knew and loved her. RIP my friend.
Susan McCormack says
Condolences to Joe and Laurie’s Children. As long as I’ve known Laurie she always had a smile no matter what she was Fighting. To me her goal was to kick Cancer in the ass and watch her Children grow. Well Laurie succeeded I’ve seen your Amazing Family that You and Joe Raised to Young Adults. ♥️ We first ment Through Katie. Katie Big Sister before having Children of her own. Her Love and experiences helped shape Katie to become the brilliant Woman she is today. So we thank . You will alway be remembered with sincerely gratitude the strength endured that know one should even have had to travel. You are and will always be Amazing in Our Lives.♥️ . Condolences to Everyone. Laurie Your Forever In Our Souls . God Speed Beautiful. ♥️.
Larry Schecter says
Joe.
My heartfelt condolences to you, the kids and all of your family. This is very sad and painful loss for all that knew her. I greatly admired Laurie for her strength of character, her convictions and her tenacity. I hope she is now in a better place and no longer suffering.
May all your wonderful memories be a source of strength during this difficult time in your lives.
Jennifer and Frank Casera says
Dear Joe and family,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Laurie was one of a kind!
A wonderful neighbour and friend!
May you all find comfort in the wonderful memories you have with her.
Sending our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer, Frank and family
Adele McKendrick says
Dear Joe and family,
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Laurie Anne.
She was a beautiful person and will be forever remembered for her kindness, beautiful smile and love. Our prayers are with you all.
Adele and family. XOXO
Lisa Peterson, Stone Horse Farm says
Sadly I had no idea Laurie has been struggling, she only had a smile and a sense of humor anytime I saw her in the office. My condolences on this heart-breaking news.