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Lawrence Ainslie Obituary

Of Cohasset and North Fort Myers, FL. Suddenly on August 11, 2007. Age 52. Beloved son of Lawrence D. Sr. and Florence Ainslie of Cohasset. Devoted father of Elizabeth Ainslie of Providence, RI and Adam Ainslie of North Fort Myers, FL. Brother of Karen Ainslie Crawford of Halifax. Also survived by the mother of his children, Sarah Blossom of Providence, RI, a niece and nephew, and many friends. A Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 23 at Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset. Visiting hours one hour prior to the Graveside Service. Visiting hours Wedneday 3-7 p.m. at the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony's Church) Cohasset. Relatives and friends invited. Reception to follow interment. Retired Sergeant, Cohasset Police Dept. McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell (781) 383-0200

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2007.

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Emily Collazo

August 30, 2007

Dearest Adam, Lizzie, Sarah, Florence and Lawrence Sr. I am profoundly shocked and saddened at this tragic loss. I remember Larry's sense of humor, his devotion to family and his unending support of Adam and his music. We had so many good times as family and I pray that you will be able to heal and remember them too. With love in my heart, Auntie Emmy

Christy Tarantino

August 22, 2007

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the all of Larry's family and friends. I was fortunate to have been able to serve with Larry on the Cohasset Police Department. Larry was a special person and a friend. He will be dearly missed.

Robert Duncan

August 22, 2007

Dear Liz and Adam
I am so sorry for the loss of your
Dad,he was one of the greatest friends a kid could have. We were neighbors growing up on Brewster road.Your Dad would do standup comedy in my living room. we would laugh all night,he had such a great sense of humor. I remember him as if it were yesturday. he had agreat influence on my life and who I am today. Although We hadn't seen each other in thirty years he will always be a part of me.My prayrs will be with you during this difficult time.I will always remember Larry.

Cindy Cookson

August 22, 2007

Dear Liz and Adam,
Thinking of you and wishing you strength and courage. I smile when I think of your Dad, I will always remember Larry's laughter and sense of humor and his love of his children.

Clarice Doliber

August 22, 2007

Dear Liz, Adam and all who loved Larry,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the next days and months bring strength, courage, peace and laughter as you remember your father and heal this grave wound. Just think of him and you can do it!

Karyl Enos

August 22, 2007

To Karen and the Ainslie Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Karyl Enos
(formerly of Cohasset)

August 21, 2007

Liz and Adam,

So sorry for the loss of your dad....what a great guy he was and he will be missed....this is such a tragic time....Larry will always be in our hearts....

Chris Grant and the Cohasset Police Department

Josie

August 21, 2007

Adam, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad!

Joshua Main

August 20, 2007

Dear Florence and Lawrence-On behalf of the family of Paul Main and his late wife Barbara,we as their siblings offer to you and to KAREN AND adam OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY On your recent loss.Everytime time we would vist Woodside Dad would stop by the Ainslie plot and say a prayer.He would often revel his grandchildre numbering 15:stories about his early childhood and that often his mother Aunt Ro-Ro would babysit Larry.Deeepest Sympathy to all fromEmma-Rose,Joshua&Anne,Jason&Bridgetand Jared&Barbara Main

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