William “Bill” R. Lawlor
1923-2018
It is with appreciation for a life well lived that the family
of William “Bill” Lawlor, husband of the late Helen
E. (Ferguson) Lawlor, announce his peaceful passing, which occurred on
Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in
Saint John on July 27, 1923, he was a son of the late William and
Helen (Gillis) Lawlor.
Bill was a man of faith who cared deeply for his community.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church for many years,
and tried his very best not to miss Sunday Mass. He was an active
member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69, and served his country
during WWII in the Air Force. Bill was an independent business man,
either owning or co-owning the following businesses: Regal Wholesale,
National Vending Company, Peter J. Lawlor Limited, and the Kwik Pik.
He was Past President of the Thistle – St.
Andrew’s Curling Club and a member of the Grand Bay Knights
of Columbus. He actively volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and was on
the Planning Advisory Committee for the town of Grand Bay-Westfield
during his time living there. He was a wonderful father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, and friend and will be missed by everyone who knew
him.
He will be missed by his children: Rick Lawlor (Wanda), Debby
Fullerton (Tom), Nancy Ritchie (Gord), and Andrew Lawlor; his
grandchildren: David (Kim), Colleen, Meaghan (Jay), Caitlin, Ian, and
Alex (Erin); his great grandchildren: Will, Lauren, Nick, and Oliver;
a sister, Joan Ward (the late Oz); as well as numerous nieces,
nephews, and extended family members.
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his
beloved wife, Helen Eileen (Ferguson) Lawlor; and his siblings: Kay,
Maureen, Greg, Laurie, and Bud.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) with
visitation on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 4-8 pm, with a Legion
Tribute service being held during visitation at 7 pm. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of the Assumption
Church, 360 Dufferin Row, Saint John on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at
12:00 pm. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. For those
who wish, remembrances may be made to any charity of the
donor’s choice.
www.brenansfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Bill R Lawlor 19232018.source
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick