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Laurence Alton Cairns
DeWitt
Laurence Alton Cairns was born on March 4, 1944, the son of Alton Keith and Ruth Lorraine (Baar) Cairns and passed away August 3, 2015 at the age 71.
He married the love of his life, Agnes Spitzley and they were married for 52 years. Laurence retired after 30 years from the Board of Water and Light and then continued his work in home improvement with many beloved associates for 20 years.
Surviving are his parents; wife, Dolly; 3 daughters that he loved very much, Pennie (Arthur) Alley, Ruth Ann (Rich) Giguere and Kitty Cairns; 5 grandchildren, to whom he taught many things especially love of life and family. Laura, Chelsea and Beth Giguere, Jackson and Levi Glasser; 3 brothers, Dick, Jim, and Scott Cairns; one sister, Sally Locher and many beloved family and friends.
Services will be held at a later date.
For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Laurence to the Sparrow Hospice, 306 E Elm St, St Johns, MI 48879. A special thank you to friend and Hospice nurse Susan Smith.
On-line condolences may be made at www.grdewitt.com
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Bless you, Larry, with your eternal reward. You were a good and faithful servant of God in your life, with your family and work and friends. It was my privilege to know you.
Blessings, Dolly, and peace, knowing that you did so much for your dear husband and were with him every step of his way these recent years. What a good and faithful wife and nurse you were to him.
May Jesus bless you and your daughters and family, helping you to adjust to his loss in this life, until you see him again. And, as you know, he is with you. Love you much. Judy
Judy Magee
August 13, 2015
Larry was my "Fireman" during my time with the BWL's Steam Heat Facility at Moore's park/Eckert Station. He did get me hooked on Louis L'Amour books though and I now have the complete collection. My condolences to his family.
Bob Pillen (Chandler, AZ. & east Lansing, MI.)
August 13, 2015
And may God hold You, Agnes, and your family in the palm of His hand. "Well done, good and faithful Servant, Larry."
August 12, 2015
I worked with Larry for 5/6 yrs of his Board of Water and Light career. Larry transferred from the Operations dept. to our Construction Service dept. He became my right hand man for those years. He taught me much about life and living besides being a great friend. Prayers fo entire Cairns family and God Bless
Joe Wixon
August 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Cairns family during this time of loss.
Glenn Bussies
August 7, 2015
Remembering your sad loss and praying for your families. With sympathy,
Ken & Anita Cook
August 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dolly, and the family. Larry's smiling face and friendly wave will be missed.
Randy, Michelle and Megan Locher
August 5, 2015
So sorry. We are wishing that all of your happy memories will help you get through your time without him.
Love, April and Ron
April and Ron Gill
August 5, 2015
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