Edina, Minnesota
Sep 21, 1944 – Dec 1, 2022
Dr. Leigh Lawton, loving husband, father, grandfather "Big Papi," brother, uncle, and friend, age 78, of Edina, MN, passed away on December 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Ellen J. Kennedy; daughters, Dr. Erin Lawton (Shawn Burnau), Ballwin, MO and Anne Kaminsen (Mitchell), Edina, MN;...
Read MoreLeigh and I began and ended our full-time appointments at St. Thomas at exactly the same times, and we both continued our post-retirement engagements as emeriti and adjuncts. Although I came to know Leigh pretty well, I wish I had taken advantage of our shared time to get even better acquainted with this multifaceted man. My loss. Condolences to Ellen and the rest of his family.
Dr. Mel Gray
December 15, 2022 | Work
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Vijay Pattabhiraman
December 08, 2022 | East Greenwich, RI
I am very saddened to hear Dr. Lawton´s passing away. He was my Stats Professor during my MBA program. My deepest condolences to his Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing. Warm Regards, Vijay Pattabhiraman
Vijay Pattabhiraman
December 08, 2022 | School
I always enjoyed Leigh's delightful and mischievous sense of humor. It was a joy to to work with him and I will always remember his caring concern in challenging times...and sharing the joy over so many Packer victories. RIP, L9L.
Tom Oscanyan
December 06, 2022 | Work
