1924 ~ 2015
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Great Great Grandpa at the age of 90.
Allen will be lovingly remembered by his children: Linda (Bob) Vandenberghe, Eddie (Linda) Lawrence, and Murray (Terry) Lawrence; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Irene in 1984; parents James and Elizabeth (Lizzie); daughter Patricia; granddaughter Lisa; brother David, sisters Essie and Mae, and son-in-law Bill Weedmark.
Born in Eriksdale, he moved to Seven Sisters, and later to Beausejour, where he remained until his passing. He was employed by the Parks Branch, and spent his career in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. As a side business, he delivered water to many residents in Seven Sisters for many, many years. He will always be remembered as the “Water Commissioner of Seven Sisters”. He loved the outdoors and spent endless hours in his many vegetable gardens. Allen also loved blueberry picking in the Whiteshell. For entertainment in the winter, Grandpa followed his great grandson’s hockey seasons. It was not uncommon for him to attend 8 plus games each weekend. In his later years he loved to watch curling on TV.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 300-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Nick and the nursing staff at the Beausejour Hospital for their care and compassion during his final days, and the staff at East Gate Personal Care Home, for the care extended to our loved one. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to granddaughter Darlene for doing everything for Grandpa.
According to Allen’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and interment will follow at a later date in River Hills Cemetery.
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Joan Madill
Thinking of you at this time.
My condolence to all the family.
Sincerely Joan
Cindy madill
So sorry for your loss of Allen! My condolences to Linda and families.May memories comfort you all at this sad time.Thinking of all of you!
Cindy madill and family.
Margit MacCharles (nee Kunz)
To the Family of Mr. Allen Lawrence, So sad to hear of Mr. Lawrence’s passing. I will always remember my Mom, Dad or I calling him for our water delivery. My parents and I would sit around our kitchen table with him and have coffee and a visit while he delivered our water. He was always so pleasant to chat with. It is a memory that is special to me. Please cherish and treasure your memories. With my most sincere sympathy. Margit MacCharles (nee Kunz)
– Posted by: Margit MacCharles (nee Kunz) (Friend) on: Feb 2, 2015
Bev McKenzie
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, Linda. Condolences to you, Bob and families.
Sincerely Bev McKenzie and Family