Laurie Daugherty Has Passed Away

Posted on March 3, 2022 by admin

Laurie Daugherty Has Passed Away with great sadness I have to inform you that the love of my life has died. She has been in poor health for the last few years. We had great fun going to the shows and flea markets. She will be missed. I will talk more at another time.

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94 Responses to Laurie Daugherty Has Passed Away

  1. Lynn Graves says:
    March 3, 2022 at 4:07 PM

    Paul, I am so sorry to learn of this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. george guerriero says:
    March 3, 2022 at 4:08 PM

    I’m so sorry to hear of this Paul, my heart goes out to you, take good care of yourself and stay strong……………..

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  3. Biff Smith says:
    March 3, 2022 at 4:09 PM

    Paul, my heart goes out to you. She was a wonderful woman.

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  4. Timothy Viezer says:
    March 3, 2022 at 4:25 PM

    I am so sorry to hear this news. I’ll be praying for you both. Take care of yourself through this difficult time. I hope the many good memories will be there to console you.

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  5. Mark Weitz says:
    March 3, 2022 at 4:34 PM

    My sincerest condolences. May good memories give you some comfort.

    — Mark Weitz

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  6. ERWIN SELL says:
    March 3, 2022 at 4:36 PM

    My sincerely condolences Paul
    Very sorry it happened and I’m glad I met and knew her .She was very fun and active of our hobby.
    Prayers x both you !!

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  7. Danny Griffith-David says:
    March 3, 2022 at 4:50 PM

    Please accept my deepest Condolences

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  8. Barrie Blood says:
    March 3, 2022 at 5:19 PM

    Paul
    So sorry to hear of Laurie ‘s passing.A great loss to everyone and I was so pleased to have known her

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  9. Chris Salomon says:
    March 3, 2022 at 5:53 PM

    Terribly sad to read this. Such a fine gal, made better for knowing her, a really gentle heart, great humor, couldn’t have been a truer match

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  10. Michael Prendergast says:
    March 3, 2022 at 5:57 PM

    My prayers for you and your family. 🙏 🙏 🙏

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  11. Rich Fisher says:
    March 3, 2022 at 6:11 PM

    Paul- you have my sympathy I understand all too well. Take care of yourself my friend.

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  12. Kathy and Rusty Kern says:
    March 3, 2022 at 6:33 PM

    Paul-so terribly sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Rusty and I send our condolences, prayers and may the happy memories you shared together bring you comfort during this time.

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  13. Wayne W says:
    March 3, 2022 at 7:11 PM

    Paul, as I type this you are in my prayers.

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  14. tim connelly says:
    March 3, 2022 at 8:30 PM

    WOW, very sorry to hear the news, you folks have been a great asset to the community! My most heartfelt condolences, Tim Connelly

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  15. gary dibello says:
    March 3, 2022 at 9:33 PM

    Paul, I am saddened to hear this. Please always take pride and comfort in being able to lovingly say (and, yes, “boast”) she was the love of your life.
    It was very evident from your many posts about her.
    Peace tonight; power in the morning.

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    • admin says:
      March 4, 2022 at 12:31 PM

      Thank you for your kind words I know she may my life whole. I miss her but she is at peace from all the pain she was suffering.

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  16. Bobby Moore says:
    March 3, 2022 at 11:00 PM

    So sorry to hear that. May God comfort you greatly.

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  17. Alessandro Cataliotti says:
    March 4, 2022 at 12:46 AM

    My condolences for your loss, Paul.

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  18. Randy Dittmar says:
    March 4, 2022 at 1:11 AM

    My condolences to you and family.

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  19. OIF-Retread says:
    March 4, 2022 at 2:14 AM

    Paul, my deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you in this sad time.

    -mike

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  20. Jon Burk says:
    March 4, 2022 at 3:18 AM

    My prayers for you, your family and friends for God’s peace, and comfort. May God bless you with the many memories of your great adventures with toy hunting, shows, and shared life together. 🙏 🙏 🙏

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  21. James O'Connell says:
    March 4, 2022 at 3:56 AM

    You were very fortunate to have a wife who shared your hobby. Solicitations.

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  22. john cross says:
    March 4, 2022 at 6:32 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult of times.

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  23. benjamin says:
    March 4, 2022 at 7:05 AM

    I am sorry for your loss.
    With sympathy.
    Benjamin

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  24. Stewart says:
    March 4, 2022 at 7:27 AM

    I am deeply sorry to read this sad news on your post today. It arrived in the middle of the night, UK time, and in my frequent insomnias the appearance of Stad’s Stuff in my inbox is a happy sight, but not today.

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  25. Daniel Murphy says:
    March 4, 2022 at 7:38 AM

    My condolences and prayers at this time of deepest loss.

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  26. Michael Purchase says:
    March 4, 2022 at 7:38 AM

    Paul
    I am so sorry about your lose.
    Sincerely
    Michael Purchase

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  27. Detlef Heerbrand says:
    March 4, 2022 at 7:49 AM

    OMG I’m terrified to hear that. I’m so sorry for you. Yesterday I saw more photos of the Plastic Warrior 2018 where you are. My deepest condolences my dear Paul
    Detlef

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    • admin says:
      March 4, 2022 at 12:26 PM

      Thank you for your kind words As I said over on Facebook, you and our other friends from Germany took good care of her while I roamed. We talked about it a lot and were so appreciated.

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  28. David Payne says:
    March 4, 2022 at 9:35 AM

    Paul,
    I am so sorry about Laurie I have fond memories of talking with and seeing the two of you walking the halls and rooms at the Old Toy Soldier Show in Chicago back when I use to go. You have my prayers and thoughts and may God be with you doing this rough time.
    God Bless
    Dave Payne

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  29. Craig W. Scribner says:
    March 4, 2022 at 10:04 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss, Paul. We all know how much
    you loved Laurie and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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  30. David Slavin says:
    March 4, 2022 at 10:04 AM

    Paul, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you. Dave.

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  31. James Henry says:
    March 4, 2022 at 11:47 AM

    So sorry for your loss. I could tell , just from your blog, how much she was loved. Take care.

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  32. Dave Carpenter says:
    March 4, 2022 at 3:49 PM

    Paul this very sad news. You shared so much together and it will be a difficult lose. Be strong and carry on the best you can. You will heal in time.

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    • admin says:
      March 4, 2022 at 11:13 PM

      Dave, it is a difficult loss. When I found her I found so one who could share my life. We had so much fun I will survive.

      Reply
  33. Darren Hatley says:
    March 4, 2022 at 7:09 PM

    So sorry for your loss Paul, I know how much you loved her by your comments. Take care.

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  34. Mike Handley says:
    March 4, 2022 at 11:56 PM

    Paul, I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss of Laurie. I enjoyed chatting with her when she came with you to the Wheeling Show a few years ago. I will pray for your comfort.

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  35. Inmanol Martín says:
    March 5, 2022 at 3:48 AM

    I am very sad to hear this news, there are many decades united by the thread of collecting, may he rest in peace, a big hug, Mr Paul.
    Inmanol Martín

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  36. Barry Scott Warren says:
    March 5, 2022 at 10:37 AM

    Really sorry to hear this. I always looked forward to seeing Laurie at the East Coast show. She was always very friendly and we would talk about many subjects not just Toy Soldiers. I liked hearing about her travels as I do not travel. You two were great together. Again, be strong Paul and keep moving.

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  37. Len Hardt says:
    March 5, 2022 at 8:18 PM

    So very sorry to hear this sad news, Paul. Our sincere condolences and prayers go out on your behalf. You have an army of friends and followers who are behind you.
    Len and Colleen Hardt

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    • admin says:
      March 5, 2022 at 11:10 PM

      Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate how everyone has given me support in this time of despair for me. I will survive.

      Reply
  38. Peter Wall says:
    March 6, 2022 at 10:17 AM

    Dear Stad,

    Laurie’s passing is surely a crushing loss. We hope you can find some solace in your shared memories. Please accept our deepest condolences.
    Sincerely, Peter & Mimi Wall

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    • admin says:
      March 6, 2022 at 4:40 PM

      Thank you for your kind words. It is a crushing loss. She had been in poor health but I was worse than I thought and she was hiding it from me. I did not figure on losing her on Wednesday. she is peace.

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  39. Richard Wood says:
    March 6, 2022 at 1:22 PM

    Dear Paul,

    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I can imagine it must be overwhelming for you. Please know that many of us are thinking of you and are with you in spirit. You’ve brought such pleasure to our lives through your ongoing column. You are very much a part of all of us.

    Warmly,

    Dick

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    • admin says:
      March 6, 2022 at 4:36 PM

      Thank you for the kind words. As I have said before, I learn from Stan Lee of Marvel fame amongst others to make your readers part of the adventure. That is what I have done. Laurie became part of this world nearly 30 years ago. She had a lot of fun and it was a different world. We travel and share her love of cruises and the Caribbean with me. She enjoyed meeting everyone.

      Reply
  40. Fritz Juengling says:
    March 6, 2022 at 6:53 PM

    Paul, so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace at this difficult time.

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  41. rahway says:
    March 7, 2022 at 3:46 PM

    I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.

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  42. Pat Mungavin says:
    March 8, 2022 at 10:27 AM

    Paul , Although I only met you briefly once ,at Fairleigh Dickenson back in the late seventies at a “show” I was talking with John Boyle and you came by with your mother and we “chatted” . I used to await your monthly list and peruse through it. Then in the 90’s the internet came to be and changed our lives and the hobby . I remember reading about when you and Laurie met ,how happy you both were. I used to look forward to reading about you and Laurie and of course your pets. I always considered you a voice of “reason” in the hobby . You were never just another “Dealer”but more of a “Truth teller”. I always turned to “Comment Time” to get the “Pulse” of the hobby. I hope this continues. Loss of a loved one is never easy but the older we get the harder it becomes . I hope you can cope with Laurie’s loss . You will always have the Memories. God Bless my friend.–Pat

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    • admin says:
      March 8, 2022 at 11:21 AM

      Thank you for your kind words. My mother loved rides and then we stop somewhere to eat. She enjoyed the shows. When I met Laurie I found someone who could enjoy my business and hobby. She became the second pair of eyes in looking for items.
      As I said my Comment Time was to share the hobby.
      The internet changed our world. someways good someway bad.
      I will continue my website and my comments.
      I will survive.

      Reply
  43. Marc Postelmans says:
    March 10, 2022 at 1:20 PM

    My deepest condolences.

    Wishing you a lot of strength and support in this difficult time.

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  44. ROBERT CULLINAN says:
    March 10, 2022 at 6:53 PM

    Paul, I’m genuinely very sorry to just hear of your wife’s passing. For many years I bought stuff from your paper mail order catalogue, and it was the only way to get my hands on US based stuff in Northern Ireland. I’ll always be grateful to you both for the many items you acquired and sent to me throughout the 90’s and noughties. Very sad to hear you are without Laurie now. Take care, I’ve no doubt she’s watching over you.
    Robert Cullinan

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    • admin says:
      March 10, 2022 at 7:47 PM

      Thank you for your kind words. You and the others who have to respond to sad news don’t know how much I appreciate the response. I know Laurie would too. I was happy to share U.S. figures with foreign collectors as I was happy to do the opposite for American collectors. I miss the old paper lists days as it was a fun time. Sadly, those days are gone.

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  45. Ricky Cowell says:
    March 15, 2022 at 10:58 PM

    Belated condolences to your wife, Laurie. I’m sure she’s in a much better place looking down upon you and watching over you.

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  46. Phil Chao says:
    March 19, 2022 at 1:34 PM

    I am very sorry for your loss. While we haven’t been in contact in a while, I’ve always appreciated your site as well as your kindness in advising me on my collection. I hope that you take some comfort in the thought that she is in a better place.

    My own mother passed away on the 21st, at the age of 100. I find it helpful to think that she’s now reunited with my father and her brothers and probably amused to see that I still collect toy soldiers after all these years! Remember the good times – it might not lessen the hurt, but it may bring a smile to your face and have you appreciate the times that you had together.

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    • admin says:
      March 19, 2022 at 10:59 PM

      Thank you for your kind words. Sorry to hear about your loss. It hurts you to miss your loved one. I went through this with my mother and now Laurie. She was such shining light in my life. It was rough these last few years as her health went down. I tried to my her a little happy by getting her out. Take care and good to hear from you.

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  47. Mike Westbay says:
    March 26, 2022 at 11:49 AM

    So sorry for your loss. I fonfly remember seeing you both at Hackesack show almost every year. You both are in my prayers.
    Mike Westbay

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