DeWitt, MI
Laurence Alton Cairns was born on March 4, 1944, the son of Alton Keith and Ruth Lorraine (Baar) Cairns and passed away August 3, 2015 at the age 71.
He married the love of his life, Agnes Spitzley and they were married for 52 years. Laurence retired after 30 years from the Board of Water and Light and then continued his work in home improvement with many beloved associates for 20 years.
Surviving are his parents; wife, Dolly; 3 daughters that he loved very much, Pennie (Arthur) Alley, Ruth Ann (Rich) Giguere and Kitty Cairns; 5 grandchildren, to whom he taught many things especially love of life and family. Laura, Chelsea and Beth Giguere, Jackson and Levi Glasser; 3 brothers, Dick, Jim, and Scott Cairns; one sister, Sally Locher and many beloved family and friends.
Services will be held at a later date.
For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Laurence to the Sparrow Hospice, 306 E. Elm St, St Johns, MI 48879. A special thank you to friend and Hospice nurse Susan Smith.
