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Family Bond Strengthened Through Guardian Quiz Tradition

3/6/2026

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Sabrina Olson of Greater Manchester recalls her grandfather, Laurie Stott, who passed away at 95.
Laurie Stott, a lifelong Guardian reader, treasured the Saturday Quiz and the family ritual of solving it together.
For years, Sabrina Olson and Laurie Stott solved the quiz together on Sundays at lunchtime, expressing gratitude for shared moments.
One day before his death, he attempted the quiz last time, underscoring its role in connecting generations.

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Story summary

Sabrina Olson of Greater Manchester recalls her grandfather, Laurie Stott, who passed away at 95.
Laurie Stott, a lifelong Guardian reader, treasured the Saturday Quiz and the family ritual of solving it together.
For years, Sabrina Olson and Laurie Stott solved the quiz together on Sundays at lunchtime, expressing gratitude for shared moments.
One day before his death, he attempted the quiz last time, underscoring its role in connecting generations.