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BORN
1951
DIED
2005
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Lois Lawrence Obituary
Funeral: A memorial mass will be noon Monday at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Dunkirk, N.Y.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lois to the American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 1-800-227-2345; VITAS Hospice, 2501 Parkview Drive, Suite 600, Fort Worth, Texas 76102; or the Ronald McDonald of Dallas, 5641 Medical Center Drive, Dallas, Texas 75235.
She enjoyed the numerous visits from her family and friends during her struggle with cancer. She started giving people smiles on January 22, 1951 in Dunkirk, N.Y., and continues to do so today. Lois's wishes are for all friends and family to celebrate her life and remember why we all share a common thread. "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Lois was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Klaybor, her mother, Lorraine Klaybor, and her sister, Kathy McAfee.
Survivors: Loving husband, David "Whitey" Lawrence of Keller; children, Michelle McElwee (de Jonghe) of Euless, Jason de Jonghe of Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, Lindsay and Sean McElwee; brothers and sisters, Gary Klaybor of Florence, S.C., Mark Klaybor of New Orleans, Laurie Klaybor of Lake Whitney, Mike Klaybor of New Orleans, and Steve Kalybor of Seminole, Fla.; nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives in the DeJonghe, Klaybor and Lawrence families, as well as great friends.
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Greg Pichette
January 10, 2005
Our sincere condolences from all of Michelle's friends at Alberta RailNet
Katie Fosbinder
January 10, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God Bless all of you,
Melissa Johnston
January 10, 2005
Lois was a special woman with a big heart and a contagious smile. She will be greatly missed. Whitey your in our prayers.
Love, Billy, Melissa and kids
Bob & Carolyn Ginn
January 7, 2005
You are all in our Prayers & Thoughts, Lois was so special to us & always brought a smile to our hearts.
God Bless
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