Obituary: John F. Lawrence, 85

August 22, 1937 – September 27, 2022

Mr. John F. Lawrence, age 85, of Reading, formerly of Oldsmar, FL, and Saugus, died at Advocate Healthcare of East Boston on Tuesday, September 27th. He was the husband of the late Louise (Wallis) Lawrence.

Born in Medford, Mr. Lawrence was the son of the late John and Sadie (Meagher) Lawrence.

Mr. Lawrence is survived by his three sons, Stephen Lawrence and his wife Kim of Wareham and Paul Lawrence and his wife Valerie of Ipswich and Kevin C. Lawrence; four grandchildren, Andrew, Will, John Vincent & his wife Lauren and Shawneen; two great-grandchildren, Gianna and Rocco; his brother, David Lawrence of Ipswich; and sister, Claire Abbott of Saugus.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you perform a random act of kindness in John’s memory.

Services, at the request of the family, are private.