Fric, Lawrence
September 20th, 2019
Died peacefully at home on Friday, September 20, 2019, aged 83, with his family at his side.
Lawrence is survived by his beloved wife Ruth of 60 years, with whom he built a wonderful and happy life. He is also survived by his daughters Laura (Casey Mahood) and Kathryn; grandchildren Hope, Desmond and Brooke; siblings Mike (Marsha), Bill (Janice) and Yvonne (John); and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Lawrence was very proud of his family.
Lawrence was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, where his father worked as a miner and his mother raised their large family after they had immigrated from Croatia. Lawrence was proud of his heritage and spoke fondly of his childhood in the northern community.
After high school, Lawrence worked 10 years for the Bank of Commerce. His career there included traveling throughout southern Manitoba, auditing bank branches, and eventually took a position as an accountant at a branch.
Lawrence left banking to study economics. He received his Masters at the University of Manitoba, and his PhD at the University of Toronto. Lawrence then embarked on his second career as a professor teaching at King’s College in London, Ontario.
Outside of work, Lawrence pursued many interests and was a skilled handyman, who even built the family’s Muskoka cottage in his spare time.
Lawrence enjoyed his retirement immensely. He was an active member of the Thames Valley Central Model Railroad Club and the Ilderton Curling Club. Lawrence and Ruth travelled all over the world and drove across North America. When home, they attended many plays and concerts. Lawrence and Ruth particularly enjoyed hiking in Algonquin Park several times a year, and he loved the fall colours.
He will be greatly missed.
The family is respecting Lawrence’s wishes and will not be holding a service. If desired, donations to the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario in Lawrence’s memory would be appreciated by family.
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September 20th 2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Fric Lawrence..
Décès pour la Ville:London, Province: Ontario