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John Lawrence Obituary

LAWRENCE - John Jack G. Age 75, of Tonawanda entered into rest on July 1, 2008, beloved husband of Karen (nee (Krantz); father of Cheryl Ann, John Jr. and Kathy (Schroeder); step-father of Kelly (Frank) Akins, Mary (Cheryl) Steves and Ronda (Matthew) Thompson; grandfather of Kelli (Michael) Griffin, Garret Schroeder, Michael Steves, Mark Steves, Alisha Steves, Steve Steves, Dylon Akins, Colton Thompson, Gage Thompson and great-granddaughter Haley Griffin. Relatives and friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HILLIARD-CREASEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 147 Delaware St., Tonawanda where a Funeral Service will be Saturday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory to the Alzheimers Association appreciated.
Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 2, 2008.

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Tina territo

July 5, 2008

Dear Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your father and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.

Bill Hardy

July 3, 2008

KAREN:
I'm so sorry to read about your loss. I've known Jack for about 40 years, going back to his National Gypsum and GM tenures. What a fine man! May God bless you at this very difficult time.

July 2, 2008

DEAR CHERRIE AND FAMLIY,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT DURING THIS SORROW TIME.
CHERRIE, YOUR DAD HAS TO BE VERY PROUD OF YOU,FOR ALL THE COMFORT AND LOVE YOU GAVE HIM
THESE PASSED FEW MONTHS AT SHERIDAN MANOR.
I WILL MISS OUR SHARED LUNCHES TOGETHER WITH OUR DAD'S...
TAKE CARE,
LUV,
KAREN AND FAMILY

Michelle Nardell

July 2, 2008

Cheryl/Kathy/Jack/Kelli/Garret/
Mike/Haley:

Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
May you find some comfort in the memories that you have of your dad/grandfather.

I wish I could be there for you at this time but I am out of the country.

With Love and Prayers,

michele Andrews(nee)Schmidt, Jordan

July 2, 2008

Uncle Jack, I remember many happy times with you and your family, I wish I could have spent some of your later years with you.. I will keep you all in my prayers
Dona nobis pacem

Michele Andrews(nee) Jordan

July 2, 2008

I was sad to hear of his stroke, and it grieved me more to hear that he had passed.. I will keep you all in my prayers.

rick

July 2, 2008

mr Lawrence,you were a great guy, and great for tonawanda baseball. rest in peace, Mr Lawrence.....

Marge Carriere

July 2, 2008

To Cheryl and Kelli

I am so sorry for your loss you have my deepest sympathy and are in my thoughts and prayers

Ronda Thompson

July 2, 2008

I hope you are at peace now. I love you and you are missed so much already. You were a wonderful Papa and the boys love you to the moon and back and so do I. All my Love,
Ronda

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