Obituary for
John Arthur Lawson
In Loving Memory
of
John Arthur Lawson
75 years
Peacefully, Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 at Health Sciences North, Sudbury.
Beloved husband of Lila (McGibbon) Lawson predeceased 1985; and Frances (Longe) Lawson. Loving father of John Lawson (Paula), Leeanne Joseph (Roger), Danny Laforest (Kathy), Lori Stevens (Barry), Gerry Laforest, Michelle Rollins (Tommy) and Julie Dodge. Cherished grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear son of Jack and Muriel (Tomlinson) Lawson predeceased. Sadly missed by nieces and nephews.
John had been a maintenance mechanic at INCO retiring in 1995. A proud Canadian, he spent many happy times at Camp Kagawong on Manitoulin Island. He was devoted to his family. The light of his life will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Resting at the
Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home
233 Larch Street, Sudbury
(Friends may call 4-8 P.M. Friday and after 10:30 A.M. Saturday)
Funeral Service
in the
R.J. Barnard Chapel
Saturday, August 29th, 2015 at 11:30 A.M.
Cremation with interment in the family plot at Gordon Cemetery, Gore Bay.
Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.