Laurie R. Applegate, Sr., 87, of Toms River, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 peacefully at home. Larry (Laurie) was born and lived his entire life as a Toms River resident. He graduated from Toms River High School in 1954. He was a bus driver for the Toms River Regional School District, and retired after safely driving the children of Toms River for 32 years. He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church of Toms River for over 50 years serving as a deacon and elder.
He was predeceased by his parents Edward T. and Helen G. Applegate, his loving wife of 55 years Ann S. Applegate, and his son Laurie R. Applegate, Jr. Surviving are his brother William Applegate and his wife Ruth of Tucson, AZ; his children Scott Applegate and his wife Marci of Toms River and Barbara A. Byrne and her husband Neal of Princeton Junction; and his beloved grandchildren Paul Applegate, Ciara, Aimee and Elenora Byrne. For service details and condolences please visit www.andersonandcampbell.com
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Cremation is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s (Laurie R. Applegate) memory to the Presbyterian Church of Toms River.
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