Jeremiah "Jerry" Lawrence, 82, died Saturday at his home in Otis. He was born in New York City on January 13, 1933 the son of Jeremiah and Lida Blackledge Lawrence. He attended schools in New York and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After the service he move to Otis and was employed with the Massachusetts D.P.W. in Otis retiring in 1988. Jerry was a member of the Otis Senior Citizens and enjoyed hunting. Jerry is survived by his wife, Vini Svensson Lawrence whom he married in November of 1955. One son Jeremiah J. Lawrence of Spenser, MA and one daughter Kathleen M. Quinn of Otis, MA. Four grandchildren: Thomas, Nicole, Amber and Peter. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 1:30 PM at the Otis Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 11 AM to1PM at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee. Friends wishing may make donations in his memory to the Otis Senior Citizens in c/o the Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main Street Lee, MA 01238.

Visitation Details

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 11:00am - 1:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 1:30pm, Otis Cemetery

Interment Details

Otis Cemetery