James LAWSON Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 23, 2016.

James Arthur LAWSON Sep 19, 1931 - Jan 16, 2016

RCMP Retired (formerly of Stittsville)

Died unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence in Newmarket on January 16, 2016 at the age of 84. Survived by loving wife Patricia (Anderson), children Chris, Penny (Scott Cameron) and Pamela (Matt Tengnagel). Grandfather to Cody and Jessica Lawson and Papa to Erica and Owen Cameron. Uncle of Christopher. Predeceased by brother Peter, Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to join the family for a service at 1:30 p.m. on March 19 at Beechwood Cemetery. Inurnment in RCMP Cemetery will be followed by a Reception. Memorial donations, if desired, to RCMP Veterans Association, Ottawa Division, Box 42020, 1200 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa K1K 4L8 or Pickering College Building Fund, 16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket L3Y 4X2

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March 15, 2016

Raymond Quintal

To Pat and family my most sincere condolences. I have lost a good friend of many years. Unfortunately recent recent surgery will prevent me from attending the service at Beechwood but my thoughts will be with you.

January 25, 2016

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM. HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. OUR THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS BE WITH YOU ALL.
VIC, AND GAYLE WATRICH

January 24, 2016

Wonderful man
My dad is with his best friend again
Peggy,Bruce and Craig

January 23, 2016

Noeline Burk

Sincere condolences from the Patarans. Your father sounds like he was a wonderful man.

January 23, 2016

Camille Fischer

My sincere sympathy to the family.
Beth let me know Pat,so sorry!

January 23, 2016

Pat, Penny, Pam my thoughts are with you.
Love Sue

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