Fred Lawrence

Lawrence, Fred D.- With great sadness Fred Donald Lawrence passed away peacefully on Saturday July 20, 2013 just one week shy of his 85th birthday. Beloved husband of Merle (nee Pries). Loving father of Steven (Toronto, ON), Janet (Vancouver, B.C.), Brenda (Etobicoke, ON) and Craig and his wife Tanya (Georgetown, ON). Grandfather of Sarah (Chris) Lahaie, Katherine and Peter Lawrence and their mother Janet Tombs. Great-grandfather of Lucien, Marcus and Alexander Lahaie. Predeceased by his sisters Thelma Luckham, Elaine Jewell, Marie Pew and by his brother George Lawrence. Survived by his sister-in-law Agnes Lawrence. Brother-in-law of Fran (John) Sandfort, Elaine (Carl) Peterson, Wayne (Judy) Pries and Gail (Keith) Bennett. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Fred moved to Georgetown in 1949 having been drafted from Port Dover to the Georgetown Raiders Intermediate "A" hockey team. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years. Merle and Fred have lived at their same Georgetown residence for over 55 years. His home, family and friends were his passion; a proud father and generous soul will be greatly missed. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Rd., north of Maple Ave., Georgetown 905-877-3631 on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday July 25, at 11:00 am. Cremation has taken place. In memory contributions to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsonesandsonfuneralhome.com