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Albert Lawson Obituary

Lawson, Albert T. Retired Chicago Police Detective and Youth Officer, age 84, passed away at home, May 1, 2012. Beloved husband of Esther C. Lawson (nee Nelson); loving father of Charles Albert (dec.) and Emelda (Laurie) Lawson Bekkal; cherished grandfather of Amal. Ted was known for his innovative ways of mentoring young African-American boys and working with Board of Education members as the first African-American Security Supervisor. Visitation Monday, May 7, 10:00A.M. at A.A. Rayner's, 318 E. 71st Street, St. Jude's at 11:00A.M. Funeral services 11:30A.M. Burial at Oakwoods Cemetery, 1035 E. 67th Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 6, 2012.

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May 7, 2012

We send our love and deepest condolences to your family and loved ones in this time of grief. We cherish memories of time spent between our families over the years and carry those memories forward through generations to come. Lovingly, the family of John Doty (Mickey, Dwain), Charles "Reese" Doty and Barbara Jean (Doty) Thornton (Paul, Sherri & Paula)(Chicago, IL)

Marian Tyler

May 6, 2012

Marian Tyler and her daughters, Julie, Yasmin and Leigh, send our heartfelt condolences...Teddy was a wonderful man,husband,father, and friend. .our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fr. Dan Brandt

May 6, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains.
Al will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 13 MAY, 10:00 a.m. [normally 11:00 a.m., but moved forward for Mothers' Day] at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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