George Robert Lawson

George Robert Lawson, age 65, of Scarborough died Wednesday December 30, 2015 unexpectedly at his residence.

He was born in Portland the son of Robert H. and Elinor Salamone Lawson. He attended Portland schools graduating from Portland High School class of 1968. George was a Vietnam Veteran having served with the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division from 1969- 1971.

He was employed at Maine Central Railroad as a mason for 20 years until his retirement. George also was a lobbyist for the Railroad Brotherhood of Maintenance Way of Employees. He will be remembered as a dedicated lobbyist who you would find every day in the rotunda at the State Capitol when the legislature was in session.

He followed politics and current events. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid golfer. Spending time with his family and friends was a very special time for George.

He was a Communicant of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church.

He is predeceased by his father, and his son Anthony Lawson.

Besides his mother of Portland, he leaves 2 Sons; Petty Officer 2nd Class USCG, Christopher and his wife Carrie Lawson of Saco, Commercial Fisherman Daniel and his wife Tijana Lawson of Scarborough, 4 Brothers; Henry and his wife Cheryl Lawson of Falmouth, Robert Lawson of Portland, Paul and his wife Michelle Lawson of Scarborough, Michael and his wife Susan Lawson of Westbrook, 6 Sisters; Marie Lawson and her wife Joanne Libby of Gorham, Elizabeth Coburn of San Diego, CA, Elinor Nelson of Portland, Helen Lawson, Portland, Carmilla Ashley of Ohio, Lillian Wakefield of Yarmouth, Grandson, Bradley Lawson, and Granddaughter Maddison Lawson. Also survived by 50 nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Saturday January 9, 2016 at 10 AM at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Federal St, Portland. Interment will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. For further information and to send a tribute in George’s memory please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St.