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Kenneth Lawrence Obituary

LAWRENCE, KENNETH J. 51, of Pawtucket, RI and West Yarmouth, MA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 4, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Karen A. (Kut) Lawrence, they would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary in September. Born in Providence, he was the son of Donald R. and Patricia A. (Perry) Lawrence of Pawtucket. Ken was an ERP Project Manager for the James Monroe Wire & Cable Company, South Lancaster, MA for the past six years and was previously employed by Axis Computer Systems, Marlborough, MA. He was an avid bowler and golfer, and enjoyed tinkering with computers. Ken was the Vice-President of the Monday Night Live Bowling League, East Providence and the Vice-President of their West Yarmouth Condo Association. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves two sisters, Kathryn M. Goushakjian of Pawtucket and Brenda L. Crompton and her husband, John of Greenville, RI and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. VISITATION will be Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 will be appreciated. For online condolences visit: www.TrippFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 7, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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September 11, 2012

Karen,I am so sorry to hear about Ken.He will be missed.your friend Debbie Graveline

Sandie Perone

August 15, 2012

Karen,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

John Marks

August 14, 2012

Karen,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My deepest condolences are with you and your family.

Valerie Shilaimon

August 13, 2012

Dear Karen,

I am truly sorry to hear of your husband's passing. May God be with you always.

Mary Lynch

August 13, 2012

Karen,
So sorry about your husband. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Ken & Karen in Sept, 2011

Bruce Wasser

August 12, 2012

The winning team

Bruce Wasser

August 10, 2012

Ed & Judy Verock

August 10, 2012

Dear Karen: Judy and I are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I have fond memories of trying to beat him at chess and cribbage (and usually losing), and talking about our mutual fondness of visiting Disney World. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.

American Heart Association

August 9, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

The Van Thuyne and Ferland Families

August 9, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 8, 2012

Dear Karen, How very sad we were to hear of Ken's unexpected passing. You have our deepest sympathies.
Bill & Leslie Benson

August 8, 2012

My husband and myself are so sorry to hear of kenneth's passing .We are friends of steven perry. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael & Linda Hebert

Bob Harris

August 8, 2012

Karen, Words seem so insignicant at a time like this. Please know that you are in my prayers now and in the future. Although he is in a better place now, we who are left behind must deal with the pain of losing him. May God hold you close during this time of your need.

Ken in Cabo, Mexico

Bruce Wasser

August 7, 2012

Deb Tuirok

August 7, 2012

Karen there are no words to express how sorry we are to hear about Ken. He will be deeply missed. Our prayers go out to you as well as our condolences. Deb & Jim

August 7, 2012

Karen,

I was shocked and saddened to hear the news about Ken. He was a great guy and was liked by all. You have my deepest sympathy.

Arnie Moses

Alyson Wilder

August 7, 2012

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Ken's death. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow, with thoughts of peace and courage for you Karen, Alyson & Verne Philbrook

Michele Gosselin

August 7, 2012

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Gerry Espe

August 7, 2012

Dear Karen and Family

Ken was quite a guy - champion chess player and IT support man, crazy driver, and all around nice guy. I miss him already. He was too young, and it is too soon to be trading stories about Ken. My sympathies to you and your family.

Jack Mac Kay

August 7, 2012

Karen ,our thoughts and prayers are with you during this period.

Jack Mac Kay

Janna Hoiberg

August 7, 2012

Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Ken at AXIS, we had so many laughs during our years there. He will be missed by many.

August 7, 2012

Karen, myself along with the rest of our team are sending our condolances during this troubling time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your families.

Brian, Steve, Bonnie, Scott, and Mike

LeeAnn Spiess

August 7, 2012

Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss. Ken was a great guy and we had a lot of fun times working at AXIS in the good ole days. My heart is breaking for you and you are in my thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time. Lee Ann Spiess

Anita Lopes

August 7, 2012

KAREN, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this the utmost time of need.

Tony and Anita Lopes

Paula Allen

August 7, 2012

Karen, Bob and I are thinking of you at this time of need. We are thankful for your friendship and pray that God will enfold you in his love to comfort you and heal you. With our love, Bob and Paula Allen

stephanie

August 7, 2012

Karen,
Sorry for your loss. Ken was a great guy. He will be missed by everyone on monday nights. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie and George

JoAnne Kenney

August 7, 2012

Karen although you don't know me, I know you in so may words. Ken helped me when I worked at Zierick, dragging me through conversion after conversion and during that time spoke so much about you and weekends and vacations and the cats. I am so sorry for your loss and hope God will send the most loving angels to help you during this difficult time.

Steve and Kathy Lynch

August 7, 2012

Karen,
Steve and I were so sorry to hear about Ken. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Kathy

August 6, 2012

Karen, Larry and I are so sorry for what you are going through. Ken was a kind and wonderful man and we will always think of him fondly. We'll keep you in our thoughts and will pray for your strength during this difficult time. Larry and Donna Espe

Scott Sokolow

August 6, 2012

Karen,
I was sorry to learn of Ken's untimely passing. Please know that my thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember Ken fondly. His spirit will live on in all of us.
Love,
Scott & Family

Paulette Michaud

August 6, 2012

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. God will get you thru this difficult time. You have a lot of family & friends.

Patrick Fannon Blue Rock

August 6, 2012

Karen,

He will be missed, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom & Darlene Donaruma

August 6, 2012

Karen,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Donna Fiske (Deschenes)

August 6, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Shannon Palumbo

August 6, 2012

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. proverb

Shannon Palumbo

August 6, 2012

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
~proverb

Sandra and Peter Raistrick

August 6, 2012

Karen - so sorry to hear of your loss - our thoughts are with you

Charlie Breault

August 6, 2012

So sorry to hear about Kenny. My deepest sympathies.

Diane Greene

August 6, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know you will get through this with God's strength.

Russ Lomas

August 6, 2012

Karen, may we express our deepest sympathies. We will keep you in our prayers. Ken will be sorely missed.
Russ & Nancy Lomas

Doug Rothenberg

August 6, 2012

So sad to hear about Ken. I worked with him at James Monroe for the last six months and know that he was a nice guy and real professional. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Joseph Carik

August 6, 2012

Karen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Though it has been a long time since the last AXIS party, Barbara and I always enjoyed our time with you and Ken. Please stay strong. Our sincere condolences. Barbara and Joe Carik

Dawn Galluzzi

August 6, 2012

Karen,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Paula (Zabbo) Kuhrke

August 6, 2012

Karen, I was so sorry to hear this.I know this is a tough time. Lean on your family and friends and most of all on God to give you strength and help you get thru this.

August 6, 2012

Karen
May the love of your friends and family carry you through your grief. Our prayers are with you and family.
Aunt Bea & Uncle Walt

Meredith Frates

August 6, 2012

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Love always

Tina - Electro-Wire

August 6, 2012

Karen and family I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Becky Gauvin

August 6, 2012

Stay strong

Dianne Cardoso

August 6, 2012

Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your memories cannot be taken away from you. You are strong and God will give you courage through this.

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