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A.E. LAWRENCE OF THOROLD TWP. DEAD

[Welland Tribune November 1, 1943]

Fonthill Nov.1-The death of Albert E. Lawrence of Thorold township occurred at his home on Port Robinson road on Thursday morning after a short illness.

The late Mr. Lawrence was born in Pennsylvania but spent the greater part of his life in Thorold township. The only surviving relative is his wife, Alice Damude.

The funeral service was held from the Drake and Barron funeral chapel on Saturday afternoon with Rev. E.J. Whan officiating. Mrs. F. Benson sang a favorite hymn.

The bearers were Vernon Damude, Ronald Damude, Harley Damude, Hardy Damude, Howard Rouse and Carl McNeil. Interment was in Fonthill cemetery.

Funerals A.E. Lawrence
Funeral services for the late Albert E, Lawrence were held Saturday afternoon from the Drake and Barron parlors, Fonthill, on Saturday, October 30. Mr. Lawrence who died as the result of an accident which occurred two weeks previously, passed away on October 27, at his home.

Born in Pennsylvania on August 12, 1870, he came to Canada 46 years ago and was a mason by trade. For the past 30 years, however, he conducted his own farm. He was a member of the Welland County Agricultural Society for the past 45 years.

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