Attleboro, Massachusetts
1930 - 2010
Lawrence Leonard Kohler, 80, of Canterbury Woods, Garfield Avenue, Attleboro; formerly of Hobbs Street, Attleboro, died on Friday, November 26, 2010 at the Golden Living Center – Attleboro. He was the husband of Roberta A. (Smith) Kohler to whom he was married on June 28, 1952 in Attleboro.
Born in North Attleboro, Massachusetts on January 26, 1930, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (VonSuttner) Kohler. He was raised and educated in the City of Attleboro where he was a 1948 graduate of Attleboro High School. He resided in the City of Attleboro for most of his life.
Mr. Kohler was employed as a cost estimator for Engelhard Industries in Plainville for more than 35 years prior to his retirement in 1990. At Engelhard, Mr. Kohler was a member of the Engelhard Men’s Bowling League.
He was a member of the Attleboro Foremen’s Club and enjoyed stamp collecting and gardening with a special affection for raising purple Iris and blue hydrangea.
A longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Attleboro, he served his church as a member of the Finance Committee, Staff Parish Relations Committee and Youth Group Leader. He was a member of the Cribbage Club, Men’s Group, TRI-M and KEOB Club at Centenary United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, he leaves two daughters: Linda A. Lucini and her husband, Albert, of Warwick, Rhode Island and Lisa A. Morais and her husband, John, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; two grandsons: Alexander Lucini of Providence, Rhode Island and Andrew Lucini of Warwick, Rhode Island; two granddaughters: Erin Logue of Auburndale and Madison Morais of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Visitation has been respectfully omitted.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 3:00 PM at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 39 North Main Street – Route 152, Attleboro with the Rev. Nancy Collins, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will be private.
Following church services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments.
Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book located at
www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.
Dearest Roberta,
Larry was one that we first met over 18 years ago when we started going to Centenary. He and Mark hit it off right away and had a genuine smile each time he greeted me. What a gentleman....what a great sense of humor. He grew very quickly to be a dear friend and a member of our extended family.
We miss him. Love and prayers to you and your family.
God Bless,
Mark and Lorri Umberger
December 05, 2010
Old cost estimators never die...they just fade away!!!!! You were always a gentleman. A pleasure to work with you for almost a decade, Larry!! From a proud former Engelhard cost estimator ---
Mike B.
December 03, 2010 | Attleboro, MA
Linda,
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Please know how much
you are loved
and how deeply
your loss is felt by all.
With Deepest Sympathy,
your friend Crystal Tonge
December 03, 2010
To the Kohler family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of times with Larry in our younger days. May your memories help you in the time ahead.
Tom Simms & family
December 02, 2010 | North Attleboro, MA
linda:
my deepest sorrow for your lost, I will remember you all in my prayers
god bless
Phil Moran
December 02, 2010
Dear Roberta and Family,
We were saddened to learn of Larry's passing. We will always remember his friendly manner as he served in the capacity of usher/collector for so many years.
With all the money that he collected and counted for the church, what a gift he was to Centenary. He will be missed.
May the memories of all the good times sustain you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
love,
Maureen and Gerry Miller
Maureen Miller
December 02, 2010 | North Attleboro, MA
Roberta, Linda, Lisa, and family,
We were saddened to read of the death of Larry....He was truly a fixture for many years at Centenary. A gentle and giving man, he gave of himself in his quiet way.
May you find comfort in the many memories that you shared.
Love,
Ray & Judy Watson
December 01, 2010
Mrs. Kohler, Linda and Lisa,
I was so sorry to read of Mr. Kohler's passing. I think fondly of your entire family and remember the good times and fellowship that started and grew while we were at Centenary. I will always think of your family as part of my extended family. May the fond memories help you through this diffucult time.
Susan(Shaw)Jenkins
Susan Jenkins
December 01, 2010 | Mansfield, MA
Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
The Staff of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Services
November 30, 2010 | Attleboro Falls, MA