

1953-2022
Pastor Arthur R. "Butch" Lawlor, Jr. 68, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born on March 29, 1953 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of Arthur, Sr. and Judith (Damon) Lawlor, who preceeded him in his heavenly journey.
Arthur married Susan "Sue" Hicks on October 14, 1972. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology from Trinty Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida.
In 1997 he founded Faith Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine, where he pastored until 2015, and had been Pastor Emeritus since retiring. He was characterized by his friendly and caring nature.
In earlier years Arthur enjoyed hunting and tinkering. In recent years, he loved going to church and eating out with friends. He was known for his sense of humor and his teasing nature, often bestowing nicknames on his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving and supportive wife Susan Lawlor; four daughters Tanya Case & husband Pastor Jonathan "Jon", Tina Page & husband Jonathan, Katherine "Katie" Gray & husband Wayne, and Charity Cordell & husband Jonathan; 14 grandchildren Alyssa, Alexander, Avery, Devon, Taylor, Aidan, Ethan, Autumn, Anderson, Miller, Hannah, Camden, Mitchell & Lillian; four siblings Nancy Gagnon & husband Emile "Biz", Debra Damon & husband Rick, Pastor Timothy "Tim" Lawlor & wife Donna, and Patti Ouellette & husband Pastor Gary Ouellette and many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.Thefortingroupauburn.com
Donations can be made to Faith Baptist Church, 43 Washington Street N., Auburn, Maine 04210.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church, 20 N. Main Street, Turner, Maine.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of The Fortin Group, 217 Turner Street, Auburn, Maine.
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Faith Baptist Church43 Washington Street N, Auburn, Maine 04210
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