William J. Lawler

1931 - 2013

William J. Lawler obituary, 1931-2013, Bear, DE

BORN

1931

DIED

2013

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Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. - Pike Creek

3200 Limestone Road

Wilmington, Delaware

William Lawler Obituary

William J. Lawler

William J. Lawler Jr., age 82, of Bear, DE passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2013. William was a graduate of Salesianum High School and was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant. William was a founding member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Newark. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

William is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Catherine T. Lawler, his children, William M. Lawler (Christine), Patrick C. Lawler, Charlotte M. Knapp (Ted), Mary T. DiCesare (Lou), Maureen A. Hrycek (Sam), Shelagh T. Temple (Richard), Deborah E. Crane (Ashley) and Kathleen C. Lawler. 14 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren and his sister-in-law, Eleanor Meeds.

A funeral service will be held at the First United Pentecostal Church of Newark, 73 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713 on Thursday, August 1, at 12 noon, where family and friends may visit beginning at 10:30 am. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of William may be sent to the First United Pentecostal Church of Newark.

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Published by The News Journal from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2013.
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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Maureen Hryxek

Daughter

February 20, 2021

I miss
My dad
So much . I miss him dearly every day.Life sure is different without you here I love you Dad!
Maureen R,I.P

Maureen Hryxek

Daughter

February 20, 2021

granddad i will never foget all the wonderful memories we have made and shared together,all the life advice you have given me throught the time you and grandmom raised me with to make me a better adult. yoour a loving man aswell was a gradfather. you are always in my thoughts and prayers....love your granddaugghter Ashley Renee....i also give thanks to everyone who showed there reespect to my grandfather and your support shown to my family

ashley lawler

August 16, 2013

Loved him, what a wonderful person he was! He impacted my life more than you could know. He will be greatly missed. Love you all, Stephanie Cavanaugh.

Stephanie Cavanaugh

July 31, 2013

Loving memories will always be in your hearts.

Jerry,BJ, Angel and Cooper

July 30, 2013

Shelagh, you and the family are in our prayers,we will be here to support you. God has your back, he will give you the strength you need!!!!!!!!! Hester

Hester Wise

July 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bill was truly a wonderful man. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.

Betty Perry Simmers

July 30, 2013

Always thought the world of Bro Bill. His smiling face will be missed. God bless the whole family at this time of loss. We love you, Paul & Linda Stike

Paul & Linda Stike

July 29, 2013

Debbie, May God give strength to you and your family during this loss.
Sincere sympathies from me and my family.

Varsha Karkhanis

July 29, 2013

Charlotte, you and your family are in my prayers. I'm here to support you in any way I can.

Love,
Deb

Debra Scott

July 29, 2013

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