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Douglas Atkins “Butch” Lawrence

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Birth	:	22 Oct 1942 Ayer, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	8 Aug 2019 Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial	:	Groton Cemetery, Groton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6209793, -71.5679016
Description	:	Douglas "Butch" Atkins Lawrence October 22, 1942 - August 8, 2019 Shirley, Massachusetts - Age 76 Douglas Atkins Lawrence, age 76 and longtime resident of Groton, Ma, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 8, 2019 at the Keystone Rehabilitation & Nursing center in Leominster, Ma after his battle with long term illness. He was born in Ayer, Ma on October 22, 1942, the third son of Thomas S. and Helen D.(Yapp) Lawrence. He was raised and early educated in Groton and later graduated from Lowell Trade H.S. in 1961. Early in his work career, Doug... Read More	Douglas "Butch" Atkins Lawrence October 22, 1942 - August 8, 2019 Shirley, Massachusetts - Age 76 Douglas Atkins Lawrence, age 76 and longtime resident of Groton, Ma, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 8, 2019 at the Keystone Rehabilitation & Nursing center in Leominster, Ma after his battle with long term illness. He was born in Ayer, Ma on October 22, 1942, the third son of Thomas S. and Helen D.(Yapp) Lawrence. He was raised and early educated in Groton and later graduated from Lowell Trade H.S. in 1961. Early in his work career, Doug was employed at San-Val in Littleton, Ma, Canavino & Shea in Leominster, Ma and for a brief term, a police officer for the town of Groton when he began a family. He later proceeded to embark on a long career as a heavy equipment operator working for several large local construction companies in the area with names including DeRosa Bros. and Pacella Corp. He was a talented and experienced operator and took great pride in the numerous projects that he completed through the years. Doug had many natural talents and could fix or build almost anything. He completed many interior and exterior projects with ease and enjoyment. His greatest love was working on and maintaining his own vehicles, especially his antique 1962 Chevy Corvette. He enjoyed the outdoors attending flea markets, car shows and trips to the ocean as well as working in the yard and tending his large bountiful vegetable garden. Most recently, his greatest enjoyment was spending as much time as possible with his grown daughters and his grandchildren. Mr. Lawrence is survived by his three daughters, Camilla D. Finlay-Boyle of Groton, Deborah A. Hopkins of Shirley.and Rebecca S. and her husband Gerald Sullivan of Townsend, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his brother Thomas S. Lawrence Jr of Maine and sister Brenda J. Walantis of Cape Cod. His brothers James M.Lawrence and Calvin T. Lawrence predeceased him. As well as the mother of his children and former wife, Mary D. (Manning) Lawrence. Family and friends are invited to gather and honor Doug "Butch" for a period of visitation on Wednesday August 14, 2019 from 11:00-1:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St., Groton, Ma with a graveside service following at the Groton Cemetery, Hollis St. Groton, Ma. Source: Badger Funeral Home Online

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Douglas Atkins “Butch” Lawrence's memorial is located at: Groton Cemetery, Groton, Middlesex County, USA.
When did Douglas Atkins “Butch” Lawrence death?
Douglas Atkins “Butch” Lawrence death on 8 Aug 2019 in Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
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Latitude: 42.6209793
Longitude: -71.5679016

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas S Lawrence

(1910 - 1997)

Helen Yapp Lawrence

(1915 - 1987)

Siblings

James Minot Lawrence Sr.

(1937 - 2002)

Calvin Thomas Lawrence

(1941 - 1941)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Groton Cemetery
Groton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6209793, -71.5679016

2. Longley Family Burial Site
Groton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6293230, -71.5656710

3. Old Burying Ground
Groton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6124077, -71.5733109

4. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Pepperell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6653519, -71.5597305

5. Walton Cemetery
Pepperell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6685360, -71.5978400

6. Pepperell Cemetery
Pepperell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6694790, -71.5979280

7. Woodlawn Cemetery
Pepperell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6690200, -71.6088100

8. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Ayer, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5653000, -71.5958023

9. Blood Street Burial Site
Pepperell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6784370, -71.6135230

10. Woodlawn Cemetery
Ayer, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5508194, -71.5721512

11. Swallow Cemetery
Dunstable, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6772300, -71.5042000

12. Mount Hermon Cemetery
Dunstable, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6778130, -71.5034220

13. Wright Cemetery
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6091537, -71.4668121

14. Rideout Cemetery
Dunstable, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6913033, -71.5300903

15. Center Cemetery
Shirley, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5711630, -71.6490370

16. Blood Cemetery
Dunstable, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6969681, -71.5401154

17. Pine Grove Cemetery
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5806900, -71.4720700

18. Saint Catherine Cemetery
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5867081, -71.4644775

19. Russian Brotherhood Cemetery
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5780907, -71.4705200

20. Lawrence Cemetery
Hollis, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7041830, -71.5529310

21. Central Cemetery
Dunstable, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6730995, -71.4766998

22. Westlawn Cemetery
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5716019, -71.4668808

23. Saint Marks Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5883210, -71.4548420

24. Shaker Burying Ground
Harvard, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5309900, -71.5554600