Gerald Lawlor

Gerald was born in Campbellton ,NB on August 25, 1931, he was the son of the late John Lawlor and the late Rose Arseneault(nee Allard).

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 + years. Mae (Lagacé), his children; Suzanne King( Wilson), Judy Lawlor-Hickey (Colin) and Kevin Lawlor ( the late Kathy). Grandchildren: Brian King(Danielle),Adam King(Danielle Harding), Michelle Hickey(Patrick Dugas), Melanie Lawlor-Gagnaire (Matthieu Gagnaire) and Megan Lawlor. Great grandchildren: Gabrielle and Xander King, Isabelle Dugas and Charlotte Lawlor-Gagnaire. Special friend; Reginald MacLean, whom he always considered as a brother and a special brother in law, Yvon Lagace. His sisters in law; Charlene Shannon (the late Cecil) and Norma Jean Theriault (Andy) along with many nephews and nieces. Gerald was predeceased by his twin brother Ralph, (3 days old) and his sister Dorothy.

In his youth, Gerald was avid skater and skier. He was a proud member of Cadets and he enjoyed many summers at Camp Aldershot.

In 1950 he met a pretty little school teacher, Mae from Belledune, NB, who became the love of his life. They married in 1953.

Gerald's working career began at O'Briens Men's Wear, then to Loggies/Dominion grocery store. In 1956, he began a successful career of 32 years with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Upon retirement he enjoyed a return to skating, wood working and went from downhill to cross country skiing.

Most of his vehicles were in Dad's favourite color “ Blue”.

In 1967, Gerald and Mae purchased land in Charlo, NB. Many happy years were spent clearing land and building a cottage. The addition of a tree house for the grandchildren was one of his favourite projects. Dad was an expert clam digger even though he did not eat many. Many fond memories and family gathering were held there over the past 55 years and continue to this day.

Dad was a man of strong faith with a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was a devoted family man and an ambitious business man. He was kind, generous, loyal and had an excellent work ethic. He valued his friendships from boyhood days as well as those he met during his working life. Many remained lifelong friends.

We, his family were blessed with a wonderful dad, Pépére, Grampy, Grand Pépére and Grand papa. We always felt loved and respected. Gerald was proud and supportive of all our accomplishments and a great cheerleader!

Dad loved a good joke and a competitive game of horseshoes. In recent years he accepted the challenges of ill health with grace and dignity.

We are left with many warm memories that will fill our hearts forever.

We know dad is in heaven, enjoying driving a new “Blue” vehicle and smoking his pipe.

We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Administration and Staff of the Villa Renaissance, especially Block B, for the wonderful and compassionate care provide to Gerald. You were his guardian angels. We will never forget you.

“”Until we meet again, till we meet again, may God keep you in the palm of his hand.””

Funeral mass will be held at St. John Bosco Church in Dalhousie on July 21,at 2pm.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home, Dalhousie.

(506)789-1699 or toll free (855) 404-1699 email: [email protected]

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C'est avec un coeur triste que nous annonçons le décès de Gerald Lawlor a l'âge de 90 ans, le 30 avril, 2022 a la Villa renaissance de Dalhousie.

Gerald était l'époux bien aime de Mae ( Lagacé ) Lawlor pendant plus de 68 belles années.

Né a Campbellton, NB le 25 août, 1931 Gerald était le fils de feu John Lawlor et de feu Rose Arseneault (née Allard).

Autres que son épouse, il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants; Suzanne King (Wilson),Judy Lawlor-Hickey ( Colin) et Kevin Lawlor ( feue Kathy).

Ses petits enfants: Brian King(Danielle), Adam King (Danielle Harding),

Michelle Hickey ( Patrick Duguas), Melanie Lawlor-Gagnaire (Matthieu Gagnaire) et Megan Lawlor. Ses arrières petites enfants; Gabrielle King, Xander King, Isabelle Dugas et Charlotte Lawlor-Gagnaire.

Un ami très spécial qu'il considérait comme son frère, Reginald MacLean et un beau frère très spécial ,Yvon Lagace, qu'il a toujours beaucoup aime.

Papa etait un homme de grande foi et avait une dévotion spéciale pour la Vierge Marie.

Nous sommes bénis d'avoir eu cet homme dans nos vie; un Papa, Pépére, Grampy, Grand Pépére et Grand Papa.

Nous voulons remercier du fond de nos coeurs le personnel de la Villa Renaissance de Dalhousie et surtout le Bloc “B”, pour l'excellence des soins, l'attention, la compassion et l'amour que vous avez donne a notre cher époux et papa.

Le funérailles auront lieu a l'église St-Jean Bosco a Dalhousie le jeudi 21 juillet a 14h00.

Les arrangements funéraires ont été confiés aux soins du Salon Funéraire Maher de Dalhousie.

(506)789-1699 ou sans frais (855) 404-1699 courriel: [email protected]