Obituary of Thom Lawrence

Thom Lawrence On December 26, 2014, Thom left the party to sail on to the next port of call. He loved and was loved by his family, friends and precious crew. Dr. Thom Lawrence was predeceased by his father Don, sister Terri Dawn, and brother-in-law Dave Hamilton. His life partner and best friend Juanita, is left with many happy and cherished memories as are his mother Pat, step-father Robbie, brothers, Donald and Richard (Donna); sisters and brothers-in-law, Mike and Marie Weiss, Mike and Ann Weber, Janice Weber and Merv Mothersell, Dorothy and Gary Haelzle, Alf and Pauline Weber and Janice and Stewart Mitchell. Nieces, nephews and other family members will always have wonderful memories of sailing with Thom. Thank you to the doctors and nurses at the QEII for their honesty, caring and compassion. Our dear Thom danced to the beat of his own drum and lived life to the fullest. His passing has left great sadness in all of our hearts. We will miss you Captain, oh Captain. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 3 p.m., on January 3, 2015 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Everett Branch #88, located at #25, highway 3, Chester Basin with a party to follow. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Our Health Centre in the municipality of Chester either online at www.ourhealthcentre.ca, by phone at 902.279.0500, by mail at Box 74, Chester, NS B0J 1J0 or through the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.