Lawrence William R

lawrence william r

January 13, 1946 ~ June 23, 2008

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William R. Lawrence, 62, of 109 East State Road, Seneca, died at 2:32 p.m., Monday June 23, 2008 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 13, 1946, in Franklin, he was the son of Julius D. "Gude" Lawrence and Adeline A. Henderson. He worked as a crane man for CPT for 14 years, as a contractor for several years and also as a maintenance specialist at VisionQuest. Mr. Lawrence was a member of Oil City Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Seneca. He married Sandra Williams on Feb. 21, 1969, and she survives. Mr. Lawrence enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, fixing and making things, gardening, carpentry work and talking to people about the Bible. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one sister, Ellen Arkward of Cartersville, Ga.; one brother, Thomas D. Lawrence and his wife, Kathy, of Hermitage; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James J. Lawrence. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oil City Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Seneca with Richard Sauerwine, one of the elders at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, officiating. Interment will at Franklin Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Oil City Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Seneca, P.O. Box 533, Seneca, 16346, or to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are being handled by the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin. Condolences can be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

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  1. Sandy my deepest sympathies go out to you. I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I have many fond memories of him as I was growing up. You both will always be part of my family. It takes a community to raise a VQ staff child and you both made me a better person today. You are in my prayers.

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  2. DEAR SANDRA AND FAMILY, TOM AND I LIVED ON PONE LANE NEXT TO THE JEHOVA WITNESS CHURCH, WE MOVED IN 2001.WE WERE SADDENED TO READ ABOUT YOUR LOSS IN THE DERRICK.WE HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES FROM OUR LIFE ON PONE LANE. I CAN REMEMBER HAVING MANY PLEASANT VISITS WITH BILL WHILE HE WAS WORKING AND MAINTAINING THE GROUNDS AROUND THE CHURCH.WE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE NEIGHBORS WE HAD ON PONE LANE, AND THOSE MEMORIES WILL BE WITH US FOREVER.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. DEEPEST SYMPATHY, TOM AND PENNY JALOSKY

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  3. Your husband was very special and I will always remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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  4. Sandy, our thoughts and prayers are for both you and Bill. He was such a great person always had a story to tell and the time to tell it. He will be missed. I know he has struggled for the past several years and now God has taken him to a better place. No words can heal the pain only time. God bless!

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  5. Sandy,

    Just wanted to let you know that your in our thoughts and prays

    Christian Love

    Doris and

    family

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  6. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sandy. Bill was a very, very special person and was more influential in our lives than you might think. I know there are no words to help you through this time, but we will be thinking of you.

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  7. SANDY,

    MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

    WITH SYMPATHY

    SHARON FISHER

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  8. Dear Sandy, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. Herb and I saw you last at the Chinese restaurant on Rt. 8 but did not speak as we thought it may be uncomfortable for you both. We both think of you very fondly. We lost our beloved son Israel 6 yrs .ago and there has not been a day go by we do not think of him. Blessings and Shalom to you and your family. Herb and Alexandra (Gloria)

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  9. The Sandy Lawrence Family –

    My sympathy in the passing of Mr. Bill Lawrence. I always enjoyed his company and discussions when I was with VisionQuest from 1992-1998. My thoughts and Paryers for the family of a very special man whom they will miss.

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  11. i just wanted to say you will be sadly missed but never forgotten. i will keep you and your family in my prayers. you might not remember me but i was your neighbor on hillside ave many, many years ago. jessica shaw

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