Passed away peacefully at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Friday, February 17th, 2017 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Beloved father of Paul Lawrence and his wife Carrie, David (predeceased) and Claire and her husband Tim. Grandfather to Wren and Trey Bailey and Alex, Jessica and Brian Lawrence. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, February 23rd from 2:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to Simcoe Street United Church.