Prominent Calgary businessman Rob Laidlaw passes away at 64 [Video]

Longtime Calgary businessman Rob Laidlaw passed away at his home Sunday morning at the age of 64.

A social media post shared by Laidlaw’s family Monday afternoon revealed he had been diagnosed with small cell carcinoma on Jan. 1.

“Rob had been golfing in Arizona as recently as a month ago. He was admitted to the Foothills hospital on (Dec. 19) shortly after flying home. We only learned (of) a diagnosis of small cell carcinoma on New Year’s Day. Even a week ago, we never could have imagined that we would lose him so soon,” the Facebook post says.

According to Acumen Capital Partners’ website, Laidlaw’s career in investment banking spanned more than four decades.

He spent 25 of those years with the firm as its director and vice-president.

The company acknowledged Laidlaw’s passing in a statement describing him as a mentor and leader who inspired those around him.

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