FREDRICKSBURG, Va. -- Lawrence Aaron Friling, 71, of Spotsylvania County, died April 2, 2010, at Mary Washington Hospital after a sudden illness.
He was a life member of the National Rifle Association and a lifelong hunting, boating and fishing enthusiast. He was a research physicist for the University of New Hampshire Space Science Center and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Labs.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary J. Friling; his children, Diane L. Friling, Barbara F. Johnson and Richard L. Friling; his grandchildren, Allen Friling and Nicole Waldron; and his great-grandchild, Autumn Paige Waldron.
SERVICES: Services will be private.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Trudy Clifton, 113 Tallpines Ave., Locust Grove, VA 22508.
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Marianne Banks
April 13, 2010
Dear Mary and family, I am still under shock from the message that Larry passed away. Guess at our age we imagine that life should just go on and on. I have been thinking of you and praying for your comfort and also for guidance. Hang on to all those good memories and fun times. Blessings. Marianne Earhart Banks
Naomi Preble
April 12, 2010
Mary, my condolences to you and your family. I remember working and laughing with Larry at the Space Science Center - those were good days and times.
Naomi Preble
April 6, 2010
Mary,
I am sorry to hear of Larry's passing.
I remember the good times at Oyster River Gun Club Cookouts.
Wayne Turcotte
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