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Paul Lawrence, 78,
New Berlin, NY

Passed away on June 16, 2014 at his home. Paul was born on March 21, 1936 in Pittsfield, NY son of Paul and Alta Bellows Lawrence. He spent his childhood in Pittsfield and the New Berlin area where he attended local schools.  On June 30, 1956 he married Beatrice M. Card who passed away on September 25. 1996.

Paul worked at the Dairylea Milk Plant in New Berlin and Mount Upton, Kraft Plant in South Edmeston, I.L. Richer Co. in the maintenance department in New Berlin and Norwich and before his retirement, he worked at the Crystal Lake Camp Grounds. Paul was known as a great hunter of coons and rabbits and was a member of the Three Rivers Coon Hunters Association of Unadilla, NY. He was knowledgeable about hunting, guns and knives and also collected them. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in New Berlin.

Paul is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Joy Lawrence of New Berlin, Gary and Paula Lawrence of Burlington Flats, and one daughter, Sandy Lawrence and John Williams of New Berlin, as well as grandchildren, Randy, Megan, Paige, Sarah, Michaela, and Gabe.

Graveside services for Paul will take place on Friday June 20, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin with Pastor Dan Baltich of the First Baptist Church, New Berlin officiating. The family invites friends to attend. Memorial donations may be made to Chenango Area Hospice, the First Baptist Church in New Berlin, or South Edmeston Community church. Arrangements are by the Dakin Funeral Home LP in New Berlin.

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Susie Boise
Sherburn, NY

Sherburne American Legion, Unit 876, sending deepest condolences in your loss. May Paul rest in peace and God give comfort to all of you

Dennis Haney
Montgomery, NY

Sandy, Tim and Gary...the memories we have with your family and ours are endless - the friendship that our Dads created with each other was special are now once again they are reunited in a more glorious place. Take strength in knowing that one day we too will leave this world for that glorious place! I have alot of good memories and much respect for your Dad and Mom - I'm thankful that I was giving the opportunity to know them both.

Paul and Marie Simmons
Utica, NY

Tim and Joy, Gary and Paula, Sandy and John,
we were so sorry to hear about your dad and send our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you and your families.

Pat Gaudreau
New Berlin, NY

Deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather,

Eleanor Vibbard
Edmeston, NY

We are so very sorry for your loss. Paul was a good man. Ike & Eleanor

Al & Carolyn Gage
New Berlin, NY

Gary, Tim, Sandy and Families: We are so sorry to hear about your Dad.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are sending love and hugs to you all. He is no longer suffering and he will be
missed by so many, who loved him. He will always be with you in your hearts.

Mary Mireider
Plymouth, NY

The Lawrence family I'm so sorry for your loss . I spent a great deal of time with you as we were growing up
and your mother and father were both wonderful people . God Bless Mary (Beckwith)

Terry & Barbara Moore
Garrattsville, NY

Tim & Gary, We are sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Kevin and Terri Scrivener
Edmeston, NY

Gary, Paula and family - sorry to hear of your loss - let the memories stay in your heart always.

Jane McGeown
Edmeston, NY

Gary - just read about your father's passing and wanted to extend my heartfelt sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Foster & Linda Button
PIttsfield, NY

Sorry for your loss. draw strength from God who will help you all in your time of grief.

Gina Perry
Albany, NY

I am sorry to hear the passing of such a great father. He always was a man of humor and grace. My condolences to Sandy (John), Tim (Joy),
and Gary (Paula) and their children. May you all hold tight to the fond memories he created with you.

Brandy, Donny and Sierra Badger
Norwich, NY

Sandy, John and Michaela, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.


 
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