George Henry Lawrence

1882 - 1965  (82 years)

• Name	George Henry Lawrence
  Born	11 Nov 1882	Belgrave, Huron Co., Ontario   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Business	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Ayr Home Bakery
  Interesting	life, business
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-338453
  Died	8 Mar 1965	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Buried	10 Mar 1965	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I338453	Generations
  Last Modified	26 Jun 2024

  
  

  Family	Agnes Pringle Bell,   b. 15 Jan 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Dec 1966, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada  (Age 85 years)
  Married	15 Nov 1906	Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Children	1. Mamie Lawrence   2. Alice Lawrence   3. Verna Margaret Lawrence,   b. 6 Apr 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 Dec 1940, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 32 years)   4. Wilbert Wellington Lawrence,   b. 2 Jan 1910, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Mar 2000, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada  (Age 90 years)   5. Sherry Isobel Lawrence,   b. 26 Oct 1913, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	26 Jun 2024
  Family ID	F247696	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  George H. Lawrence Passes One of Ayr's most beloved residents, George Lawrence, passed away on Monday at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, where he had been confined for only a short period. He was in his 83rd year. He was born in Belgrave, Ont., a son of the late Charles Lawrence and Suzanne Sherry. He was the last surviving member of his family. Mr. Lawrence came to Ayr as a young man, where he was employed for a time with the John Watson Mfg. Co, Ltd. He later established the Ayr Home Bakery. In conjunction with his bakery business, he also operated a retail outlet, first in the Masonic building and later in the store now occupied by Todd's IGA Market. His reputation for excellent products resulted in a large patronage not only in the village but in the outlying rural area, and "Lawrence's bread truck" called at nearly every home. For some 32 years he successfully operated this business before going into semi-retirement. In later years he undertook custom painting and similar employment at which he was quite proficient. Mr. Lawrence was possessed of a remarkably jolly nature and saw the humorous side of almost any situation. At most social events or other affairs he attended, his presence was easily detected by his infectious laugh, which unproved the atmosphere at any affair. He was a keen sportsman all of his life, and was particularly noted for his ability at curling and lawn bowling. He was a veteran member of both the Ayr Curling Club and Ayr Bowling Club, and had been on many rinks whi9ch brought home important trophies in both sports. Over the years he served in most executive posts on both clubs. Mr. Lawrence was an important figure in Ayr's fraternal life. He was a member of Dolman Lodge, IOOF fore more than half a century having received his 50 year jewel some years ago. He had served as Noble Grand of this lodge and in other offices as well. In addition Mr. Lawrence was a veteran member of Ayr Masonic Lodge, where he had filled the office of Master and was treasurer for more than 20 years. His interests ran to municipal life as well, and for many years he was a trustee on the Ayr Board of Education, at the time when this body supervised both elementary and secondary schools here. Mr. Lawrence was a valued member of Knox United Church and was a familiar face in the choir for several decades. His musical talents were also displayed in pre-World War I days as a member of the former Ayr Citizens' Band. This village is poorer today through the loss of one of its prominent and most respected citizens whose contribution to our community life was outstanding in many ways. Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Bell, whom he married 60 years ago this coming fall; a son, Wilbur W. of Leamington; a daughter, Mrs. George W. Vogan (Isobel Sherry) of Agincourt, and six grandchildren. The Funeral Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) from Knox United Church, with temporary entombment in Ayr Cemetery Chapel. A Masonic Service, under auspices of Ayr Lodge, was held at the W. O. Ball Funeral Home on Tuesday evening. The Ayr News Mar 11 1965 pg 9

  
  

• Sources

  [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202882705/george-henry-lawrence. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name: George Henry Lawrence Age: 24 Birth Date: abt 1882 Birth Place: Belgrave Marriage Date: 15 Nov 1906 Marriage County or District: Oxford Father: Charles W Lawrence Mother: Susanna Sherry Lawrence Spouse: Agnes Pringle Bell Spouse's Age: 24 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1882 Spouse Birth Place: Blenheim, Ontario Spouse Father: John Bell Spouse Mother: Margaret Pringle Currie Bell

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 11 Nov 1882 - Belgrave, Huron Co., Ontario Business - Ayr Home Bakery - - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 15 Nov 1906 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Died - 8 Mar 1965 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 10 Mar 1965 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth