George Henry Lawrence: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

George Henry Lawrence was born 11 Nov 1882, Belgrave, Huron Co., Ontario; died 8 Mar 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Mar 1965, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

Business: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr Home Bakery
Interesting: life, business
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338453

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

George married Agnes Pringle Bell 15 Nov 1906, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of John Bell and Margaret Pringle "Maggie" Currie) was born 15 Jan 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1966, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Dec 1966, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Mamie Lawrence
3. Alice Lawrence
4. Verna Margaret Lawrence was born 6 Apr 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1940, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.
5. Wilbert Wellington Lawrence was born 2 Jan 1910, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 2000, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
6. Sherry Isobel Lawrence was born 26 Oct 1913, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

2. Mamie Lawrence (1.George¹)
3. Alice Lawrence (1.George¹)

Verna Margaret Lawrence

(1.George¹) was born 6 Apr 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1940, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.

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Name: Verna Margaret Aiken
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216054

Verna married John Hollis Aiken 23 Jul 1932, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 26 Nov 1905, Allenford, Bruce Co., Ontario; died 6 Jul 1963; was buried , Alliston Union Cemetery, Alliston, Simcoe Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Wilbert Wellington Lawrence

(1.George¹) was born 2 Jan 1910, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 2000, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.

Other Events:

Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198709
Residence: 1966, Leamington, Mersea Twp., Essex Co., Ontario, Canada

6.	Sherry Isobel Lawrence (1.George¹) was born 26 Oct 1913, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198718 Residence: 1966, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada