Glenn Edward Lawrence
July 30, 1959 ~ January 14, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 6:30 PM.
Glenn Edward Lawrence, 49, of Chaptico, MD died January 14, 2009 in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. Born July 30, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Edward Clyde and Barbara Cecil Lawrence. He is survived by his daughter Samantha Lawrence of California, MD and his sisters Susan Keen and her husband Joe Dyer of Edgewater, MD Sharon Cox and her husband Lloyd of Leonardtown, MD Nancy Smith and her husband Leon of Spotsylvania, VA, and his brothers Gregory Lawrence and his wife Theresa of Annapolis, MD and John Lawrence and his wife Erin of Owings, MD. A lifetime resident of St. Mary’s County, he graduated from Ryken High School, Class of 1977. For most of his adult life, he worked for construction companies as an on-site superintendent. The family will receive at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 from 5 – 8 PM with prayers being said at 6:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gregory Lawrence, John Lawrence, Leon Smith, Jed Leatherman, King Norris and Jimmy Dillow. Memorial Contributions may be made to Georgetown University Hospital, ATTN: Mary Herold, MICU, 3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC 20007.
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“Samantha, Uncle Ed, Aunt Barbara & Family: I am so sorry to hear of Glenn passing away! Ever since I was little he was always a man w/jokes! I will never forget him! He is now in Heaven looking down as everyones guardian Angel! Our thoughts & Prayers are with you all during this sad time! God Bless you all! Love Shirley”
“Words can’t express the love we’ve had for Glenn. He touched our hearts along time ago with his gentle spirit and his laugh. We now cheerish the times when he called each month to check on things. We’re grieving now for our beloved friend. He was special to our whole family and will never be forgotten. We could always count on him to bring a smile to our faces, I thank God for bringing Glenn into our lives. May the Lord provide comfort and peace to his family and friends, we have you in prayer. “
“As time goes by and things change, the memories of the past we have had will always remain. God speed. Rest well.”
“On behalf of the entire Breck family, we are all so very sorry to hear about Glenn’s death. We all have fond memories of Glenn. To the Lawrence family, anything you need, whenever you need it, we will do whatever we can. “
“We sure will miss ‘ole Glenn buddy!! We are honored to have known and shared many happy times with Glenn. May the family have peace in knowing he is not suffering. We will keep the family and friends in our prayers. God bless.”
“I can’t believe this!!! So many good times we’ve shared over the years. You will be missed by many. I hope and pray that your pain is gone now! A friend is lost today and that is impossible to replace but I have all the memories that will last forever.”
“My heart goes out to the entire Lawrence family. As one of my oldest friends, Glen will be sorely missed. Over the many years, the good times as well as the not so great, he was a friend through it all. Glen’s memory will live on in my heart. Thank You Glen.”
“Glenn you will be missed. We are in shock. We will remember all the good times had especially in Atlantic City. You are in a better place resting peacefully. We will remember you always.”
“WOW !!! Glenn old buddy you were a pain in the tail at times, but everyone still called you a friend. You will be missed. Never did I think you would not come home from Washington Hospital, I will regret not coming to see you. Thank you for sharing what short life you lived with us. You will be missed, REST IN PEACE, MY FRIEND. Massanautten will never be the same.”
“Glenn will be missed we are so glad we were able to visit him before he passed on to a better here after we love you ,we will miss you lots,and I thank you for listening to me wine more than once. Marie “
“I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.”
“Barbara and Ed, you are in our prayers at this sad time. We are so sorry this has happened and we want you to know how much we care.”
“Ed, Barbara, Sharon, Susan, Nancy, Greg & John….my thoughts and prayers are with you all…I owe one of the greatest moments of my life to him…as long as our daughter Samantha is alive he will always live on….”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara, Eddie and family. Glenn will live on in your hearts forever. He is with God now.”
“Mr.& Mrs. Lawrence, My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Glen,Just hearing of the passing of one of the friends I hung out with and thinking of the good old times around Leonardtown and Seventh District is hard to take. We all (You, Randy, Snake, Stretch, Freddie, Myself)had good times and you will be remembered. Rest In Peace. My condolences to the family.David”
“My sincere condolences to the family. May God strengthen you during your time of bereavement.”
“SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GLENN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME.”
“Glenn, May you finally rest in peace. For all the thoughful things you did for me big and small may I please thank you. Your heart was huge. I will miss you in ways you can’t imagine. Thank you the most for a niece the heart of the size of world. She is so great. I know you tried the best you could. You did great. Thank you. “
“To the Lawrence family: We are so sorry for your loss. Glenn is finally at peace. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“May time’s passing somehow help to ease your pain and sorrow and may the memories Glenn left behind bring comfort during your tomorrows. God bless you all during this most sorrowful time.”
“”Eddie and Barbara we are deeply saddened to hear Glenn passed away. With prayers and sincere sympathy. Peggy and Don Schlosser.”
“Eddie and Barbara: We are sorry to learn of Glenn’s passing. We first met him as a high schooler when he dated our daughter on occasion. He was always polite and very friendly. Whenever we saw Glenn we always found him to be the gentleman we knew as a youngest and always took the time to chat. We carry that as fond memories. May you find comfort at this time in your family, friends and God. Fondly, Leroy and Margaret Williams “
“Susan and family, While I know that words are of little comfort at a time like this, I did want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To the entire Lawrence family, my sincere condolences to you during this difficult time. Glenn was a very good friend of my brother which gave me the opportunity to know him. I have very fond memories of the good times when he was around. May your faith and memories of Glenn ease your loss in some way and know that he has gone home to our heavenly Father to live in eternal peace. May God bless you all. “
“Barbara,Ed,Susan,Sharon,Nancy,Greg,John and all the Lawrence family. Jim and I are so sorry we cannot be with you. We think of Glenn and how handsome and kind he was. We only have fond memories. Please know that we are with you in our thoughts and that we are praying for each of you. Glenn is at peace and praying for all of you now. Our sincere sympathy and love. “
“With heartfelt sympathy, love, thoughts and prayers to all the Lawrence family. May he rest in peace and God bless you all.”
“My heart goes out to the entire Lawrence family during this most difficult time. May you find comfort in your many wonderful memories of Glenn as you face the days ahead. My prayers are with you.”
“Ed, Barbara and Family – All my love, thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“On behalf of the Russell family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Eddie & Barbra My thoughts & prayers are with you at such a sad time. May God help you and all of the family. Love to all of you.”
“Our hearts seemed to stop at mass last night when Glenn’s name was called…so hard to believe. We’ve had deep affection for your family for many years. Glenn helped care for our children at the Lawrence home when they were small. Later Ronnie worked with Glenn on construction sites. We are so, so sorry for your loss.”
“To Sharon and Family, We are carrying you in prayers and thoughts. Please let us know if we can do anything during this sorrowful time of loss for your family. May God, who is the source of comfort, give you peace.”
“To the Lawrence Famlly & all who loved Glenn – We were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Glenn was much to young to be taken from us. You’re in our prayers.”
“Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Barbara, Ed, and family we are saddened to hear of Glenn’s passing and want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We have many fond memories of our family in Southern Maryland and share your loss. “
“Mr and Mrs Lawerence I am sorry to hear about your son Glenn. He was a great person and a great neighbor he will be missed on Lucy Lane. “
“Mr. & Mrs. Norris, Glen and I where in school together for years. Those sisters at Father Andrew White tried their best to straighten us all out. I know that he will make God smile and laugh as he always did for those around him.”
“Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Family, Glenn was always a very special part of our life. My girls Katlyn, Natalie, Melanie & myself will greatly miss him. Our memories hold dear to the many laughs he brought us. I will forever miss him.”
“To the Lawrence family….Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this very difficult time. No parent should have to bury their own child. Please know that we are only a field away if you need anything. The Wise family.”
“To the Lawrence Family – We would like to offer our prayers on the loss of your loved one. May the Lord provide comfort to all of you at this sad time.”
“To the Lawrence Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with strength during this sad time.”
“Glenn was the best neighbor we could have ever asked for. He was the hard-headed son we never had. We will miss you dearly.”
“Glenn, I didn’t get to know you very well, but one thing I could tell about you right away was that you were a good hearted man…I don’t know if you ever knew that or believed that about yourself, but you were. I told you on one or two occasions that my sisters and I truly appreciated all of the little things you did to help my parents. They were both stunned and saddened to hear the news and will miss you so very much…they loved you like a son. That neighborhood and our own little worlds feel strangely empty now, but we all hope that you have found peace. Our condolences go out to the entire Lawrence family and to all who loved him. God bless. “
“To the Lawrence family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you at such a difficult time. Growing up in Tudor Hall with your family will always be remembered.”
“Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Family, Wayne and I were shocked to hear about Glenn; our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold tight to the happy memories and remember he is in a better and safe place. JoAnn “
“To the Lawrence Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I remember the wonderful times we all had as young children playing in the neighborhood.”
“Condolences to family and friends. Glenn was speical to me and he will be missed. “
“My condolences to the Lawrence family for your loss. I got to know Glenn from hanging out at Dukes many years ago. He was a great guy who could always put a smile on my face. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you.”
“Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and family – I am sorry for your loss. Glenn was a special person who touched many lives. My God give you strength to endure these difficult times.”
“To the Lawrence family, our prayers are with you. I remember Glenn, his contagious laugh, his love of life. So many years have slipped by yet the memories remain. Rest in peace my old friend.”
“Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence: Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you, and Susan, Sharon, Nancy, Glenn, John, and Samantha. Over the last forty-five years, our families grew up together a field and tree house apart, and now, are growing old together. Glenn was always the mischievous one with the brightest smile, and the one we went looking for when something unexpected happened! He will be remembered with love for his humor and smile. The Wise Family”
“Our thoughts & prayers are with all of Glenn’s family at this sad time. May Glenn rest in peace and he will be remembered.”
“I am sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. He was a good high school friend of my late husband, Jim Doering, who also graduated in 1977. We moved to NC in ’78 I remember that Jim and I would go cruising around with Glenn and hang out at Abele’s Wharf with Glenn & the rest of the Ryken group. I am sorry for your loss.”
“The Lawrence family is in our family’s prayers.”
“I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of time spent with the Lawrence family. I will keep all of you in my prayers.”
“To the Lawrence family, I was so sadened to hear of your loss. It’s been many many years since I’ve seen any of you, but still remember growing up together and attending school together the good ole times. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Cindy & Tim Parlett”
“To all of Glenn’s family: I want to apologize for not expressing my condolences in January but I just found out today that he had passed. I have been trying to get in touch with him since the last time that we spoke in mid-December and kept thinking he gotten a new phone number and would be calling soon. I finally took the step of looking online to see if something had happened. I had been scared of looking his name up because of what I did find today. Since the day we met, we had never gone more than a couple of days without talking. He became a very good friend and someone I could always count on him to be there for me. I have missed him these last months and will always think of him as a close friend.”