Arthur Warren Lawrence
June 30, 1928 – April 23, 2011
After a lengthy illness it is with great sadness that our precious husband, dad and grandfather passed away peacefully at Campbell River Hospital.
Art was predeceased by his parents William and Kathryn, brothers Charlie and Kenneth, sister Shirley and son-in-law Ray.
Art was born and raised in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, where he met and married the love his life Hazel Clay. They moved to Prince George in 1951, where they raised four children. Art and Hazel retired to Nanaimo in 1982 where he enjoyed his passion for fishing, golfing and gardening. In 2006 they moved to Campbell River to be closer to their son Don and his family.
Art was a devoted husband, proud father and loving grandfather. He was a successful businessman and a long time member of the Kinsman Club and Senators.
Art is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Hazel, children Judith Quiring, Kathryn (Bob) Ryckman, Donald (Linda) Lawrence, Bruce (Janet) Lawrence, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral will be held at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, 228 S. Dogwood Street, Campbell River at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29th.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Canadian Prostate Cancer Awareness, Box 626, Campbell River, B.C., V9W 5T9.
Island Funeral Services
Elk Falls
Cremation and Reception Centre
250-287-3366