After working in the potato fields as a young man in Patten, he enlisted in the army serving in Germany. When he returned to Patten, he and some of his friends loaded up an old station wagon and headed south to Boston looking for new job opportunities. He eventually found work in an entry level position at State Street Bank. Self taught in computers and programming, he later became vice president of State Street's systems software department, retiring in 1998.
He enjoyed reading, especially books on programming, self improvement, metaphysics, religion, politics, finance and investment. He also loved animals, especially poodles, and loved time spent with his family. After his retirement in 1998, He enjoyed many happy memories with his extended family at Cochnewagon Lake in Monmouth. He enjoyed the Maine Mall, watching movies and eating at his favorite restaurant IHOP.
He is survived by his brothers Paul and his wife Mary Beattie of New York and David and his wife Donna of Portland, Maine; grandchildren Peter and his wife Emily of Gorham and Amanda of Auburn; great grandchildren Audrina and Max as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by parents Lawrence Bradbury Beattie and Cecilia Marie Gagnon Beattie, and sisters Verna, Joanne, Marie, and Lorraine (better known as "Kitty"). He was also predeceased by wife Virginia and their son Peter. Second wife Loretta, whom he met while at State Street passed away in 1996.
He is fondly remembered as a kind hearted and generous man who cared deeply for his family and those close to him. His grandchildren will forever be grateful for the love, wisdom and guidance he provided them over the years.
A visitation for Lawrence will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland, Maine 04103. A Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Hope Parish St. Pius X at 10:30 AM on Thursday October 13th with interment to follow at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Watertown, MA.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com for the Beattie family.
