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LAWTON, Edward M. 71, of Maynard, former Maynard Chief of Police, Oct. 25, 2008. Beloved husband of 43 years of Sandra (Joyce) Lawton;loving father of Edward M. Lawton, Jr. & his wife Christine of Groton, Paul J. Lawton & wife Courtney of Maynard, Patricia A. Diaz-Lawton & husband Larry Diaz, M.D. of Ormond Beach, FL., Timothy P. Lawton & wife Denise, & Joanne L. Garver, all of Maynard; special daughters Patricia Hopkins of Concord & Mary Higbee of Winchendon; brothers David F. Lawton of Bolton & James L. Killoran of York Beach, ME. The grandfather of 13, he was looking forward to the birth of his 14th grandchild. Visiting Tues. Oct. 28th from 3-8 pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Mass Ave (Rte 111) ACTON. The funeral Mass Wed. Oct. 29th at 11 am in St. Bridget's Church, crn. of Percival & Sudbury Sts., Maynard. Burial following in Glenwood Cemetery, Great Rd. (Rte 117) Maynard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent dePaul Society, St. Bridget's Parish, 1 Percival St., Maynard, MA. 01754. US Army vet., Maynard Police Dept. ,1969-1999. Guest book at Legacy.com Acton Funeral Home www.thoughtfulguidance.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2008.

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Tish Hopkins

November 6, 2008

Dear All, I am so sorry for your loss. I am truly blessed and thankful to be a part of your family and to have had the best godfather ever! Losing Eddie is such a great loss for so many but especially his family. You are all in my thoughts daily. Keep your memories close and I am here if you need anything. All my love, Tish

Annmarie (Porter) Stonebraker and family

November 4, 2008

Dear Sandy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wes Esser

November 3, 2008

With deepest sympathy to the whole Lawton Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ed coached my son in A.L.L. ( Tim did too). He was such a good role model for the kids. I always appreciated and admired him.

Patti Diaz-Lawton

November 1, 2008

Happy Birthday Dad!!!!

Jack & Donna Hickey

November 1, 2008

Dear Sandy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Eddie. Please know we pray for you and think of you often.
Sincerely Jack and Donna

Brian Kissane

October 29, 2008

Dear Lawton Family,
We were very sorry to hear of Mr. Lawton's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark and Lisa Tomyl

October 29, 2008

Ed will be missed in so many ways, as a friend, a coach, and community leader. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the family

David + Jody MacGillivary

October 29, 2008

Dear Lawton family - Our thoughts + prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Ed will be missed deeply by so many. He was such a wonderful man.

Ellen & Richard Ronzio

October 29, 2008

Dear Sandy, Chilren and Grandchildren: Your loss of Ed is heartbreaking and a void will never be filled, but Ed's love and caring will be with you always, in your hearts and in each other. You are a celebration of his exemplary life. Out thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eliot Madow

October 29, 2008

Dear Lawton Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
The Madow Family

October 28, 2008

Dear Sandy and Family,

My deepest sympathy in the passing of a great man. Some of my fondest memories of growing up in Maynard were with the Lawton Family.

With kind regards,
Lisa (Duquette) Fuller

Kellee Buck

October 28, 2008

Sandy and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kellee, Jon & Atlee Buck

Hanae Saito

October 28, 2008

He is (not was, forever) best my American dad.

John & Carol Russo

October 28, 2008

we are so sorry for your loss. Ed was a special man; he did so much for so many without ever asking anything in return. we will always remember him as a dearly loved friend. our love and prayers are with all of you at this time
John & Carol Russo
Mattapoisett, MA

Alicia Muti

October 28, 2008

Mrs. Lawton and the entire family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Lawton was a great man and helped me tremendously. He will sorely be missed by all. My deepest condolences.

Mike Reissfelder

October 28, 2008

Aunt Sandy, I am truly sorry and shocked at Uncle Ed's passing. He will be deeply missed by everyone that has had the pleasure of knowing him. You and your family have all of us to lean on if need be.

Maureen, David, Danielle & Meghan Monsen

October 27, 2008

We can only imagine how difficult the past week has been. Please know that you have all been in our prayers. We were all honored to have know such a wonderful man. He will be missed by all.
Love to you all.

Cathy O'Brien

October 27, 2008

To the Lawton Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. My deepest sympathy to you all

Lynn (Connors) Martin

October 27, 2008

Dear Sandy and family, I was sorry to hear of Eddy's passing he was a great man. He will be missed greatly.

Neal Kriger

October 27, 2008

Sandy,

Perry and I are so sorry to hear of your husband's death. Please know we're thinking of you during this difficult time.

Neal

Arthur W. Tupper

October 27, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

October 27, 2008

Mrs. Lawton,
Our prayers go out to you and the family during this time.
The Budds
(Ben/Darlene/Robbie & Meredith)

Ralph Aulenback

October 27, 2008

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Jack & Maryann Brosnahan

October 27, 2008

Sandy,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy. We are in Florida at this time but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mark & Loretta(Derby) Laskey & Family

October 27, 2008

Dear Lawton Family,
May fond memories comfort you at this time. I have many fond memories myself of Mr. Lawton and your wonderful family. He will be missed by many.
With sympathy,

Christine, Erin and Jeff Derby

October 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lawton family.

Amanda Tyler

October 27, 2008

Deepest sympathies on the loss of Mr. Lawton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Gail Trainor

October 27, 2008

Dear Sandy,

We have the most wonderful memories of Ed's and your times with the Cursillo Ultreyas at St. Anselm and in Brighton. Ed lived his life as God would have wanted, to be sure - always reaching out to help others. You and your family are in our prayers during this very sad time.
DeColores,
Gail and Joe Trainor

Bob Nadeau

October 27, 2008

Sandy,
My deepest sympathies. Ed was the first person who ever gave me anything to do in Town 16 years ago back in the Little League days. I will always remember his advice and guidance, his friendship and candidness. I will miss him.

Christopher Budds & Family

October 27, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Anna Muti

October 27, 2008

To the Lawton family, my sincerest sympathy. Ed was a great person. May his loving memories bring all of you inner peace

The LaPusata Family

October 27, 2008

Dear Lawton Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Lawton. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Charlie Walsh

October 27, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Family.There is endless wording to describe his attributes,so I'll sum it up:Ed Lawton,"Easy to Love Hard to Forget"

Kerri LeSage

October 27, 2008

Dear Mrs. Lawton,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Lawton. He will SO be missed. He was my favorite CCD teacher, I learned so much from him. He will be well taken care of in heaven. Love, Kerri LeSage

Sandi Massarelli

October 27, 2008

He will be sorely missed. My love, thoughts and prayers to the entire Lawton family. I have the nicest childhood memories of your entire family. I am so sorry. I hope my father and Johnnie Mac were there to greet him.

Jack Cashman, C.P.

October 27, 2008

Dear Sandy, Ed, Paul, Patricia, Tim and Joanne, my heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Sandy just look at what your love for each has wrought, the children and grandchildren, a wonderful legacy. Remeber our Gog is a good god and Ed was a good, good man so they should get along fine together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will have Mass tomoor on Tuesday for Ed's intention. Peace be with all of you. Fr. Jack Cashman, C.P.

Jean Connors

October 27, 2008

Sandy and Family, I am sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless you all, and may your many happy memories help you all through this sad time.

Carrie Longo & Family

October 27, 2008

Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You were blessed with a large and loving family, I hope you all will find peace and comfort in your memories of such a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Peace be with you,

Joel&Florence Cerasuolo

October 27, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

R."Smokey" Bernard

October 27, 2008

I was shocked to read of Eddie's passing. My condolences to his family. I worked in Maynard "next door" to Ed for most of my career, and always found him to be a good cop. I respected and admired his work as Chief, and then honorable selectman in the town. He will be missed.

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