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1932
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2023
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Stephen Lawrence Obituary
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, in St. Agnes Church, followed by Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery. A full obituary will be published in a later edition of The Day.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Lawrence
Sponsored by Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home.
Rich Buzon
December 20, 2023
Steve was a a fair and even temperd supervisor with a ready smile and willingness to help you learn the work.
Scott Brailey
December 13, 2023
It was a great pleasure knowing and working with you. Rest well.
Cherrie Morton Buscher
December 13, 2023
To the family:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. He was a great friend when I lived in Groton. I loved hearing him play his music and singing great Island music. He is loved by all that knew him.
Diane (Yates) Cain
December 13, 2023
Rita & Steve's Family - So deeply saddened by your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane (Yates) Cain and Doris Yates Family
Paul Gruber
December 13, 2023
I can still hear his island voice telling me when the wind was right it would blow you all the way to "block"..
(BLOCK Island)
Tail winds Steve...
Connie & Lou
December 11, 2023
We were happy to have enjoyed the genuine island music that Steve brought to SYC. Peace.
Chris Orlando
December 11, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. R.I.P my friend.
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