LAWRENCE-SCHAFER-Obituary

LAWRENCE ALDER SCHAFER

Newton Corner, Massachusetts

1920 - 2014

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Schafer, Lawrence AlderAge 93, died peacefully at his home on 1/18/2014, with family at his side. Larry was born in Iowa City, Iowa in 1920 and later moved to Hartford with his family. He graduated from the Loomis Institute in Windsor and later Yale University where he received a BS degree in...

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May the angels singing eternal songs for you... Gabi Thész, BBE and family

What a wonderful obituary for a man who led a fascinating life. I had the pleasure of being Larry's neighbor and was always impressed with his outgoing and gentlemanly nature. I'll remember seeing him walk for his morning coffee or afternoon lunch, paying greetings to anyone he would encounter along the way. Ryan and Shonodra were a true blessing that afforded him to stay at home in his final years. Godspeed Larry and condolences to all the Shafer clan. ~ Sean, Rachanee and the kids

Everything in heaven will be running like clockwork from now on...

I am so moved to read this wonderful obit. about Larry. I have a lot of good memories about when he and Jean were together. To his family and friends I can only offer my deepest sympathy for their loss.
Rose Darby, Washington, DC.

We love you, Larry!

Larry enjoying a cup of coffee in December 2013

I also had the opportunity of meeting Larry he was very great man who adored his great granddaughters while I was there.
R.I.P fly high as you are now one of gods angels.

I hope they like limericks in heaven because they now have an angel who knows them all. Oh, Larry. You will not be forgotten here. Thank you for all the unexpected and thoughtful gestures for so many years. Are you and Jean dancing? ~ Lola

I hope they like limericks in heaven because they now have an angel who knows them all. Ah, Larry...You will not be forgotten here. Thanks for the many unexpected and thoughtful gestures for so many years. Are you and Jean dancing?~ Lola