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Bruce Lawrence Obituary
Services were held at the Heritage Funeral Home, Matthews, N.C.
Bruce was born on February 2, 1952, to the late Albert T. (Larry) and Lorna P. Lawrence.
He attended the Newtown, Connecticut Schools and received his bachelors of education and master of science in counseling degrees from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. He was a licensed professional counselor and certified hypnotherapist, who, at the time of his death was a beloved counselor at the South Providence Alternative School, and psychologist at 2 Fresh Start Group Homes for disabled children.
Prior to moving to North Carolina, Bruce taught elementary schools in Connecticut and worked as a Connecticut Juvenile Correction Officer. Before his relocation to North Carolina, he was the juvenile parole officer for Danbury.
Bruce's life revolved around his precious daughters, one of whom, Cassandra, was critically injured in the accident that took his life. He loved a good motorcycle drive, and spending time in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
He was predeceased by his brother, Albert T. (A.T.) Lawrence, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah of Charlotte, N.C.; daughters: Stacey Lawrence of Raleigh, N.C. and Cassandra and Amanda Lawrence of Charlotte and his sister, Lorna Frade of Bethel.
Two funds have been set up for his daughters Cassandra and Amanda. Donations may be made to the Cassandra M. Lawrence Assistance Fund c/o Fresh Start and/or the Amanda K. Lawrence Assistance Fund c/o Fresh Start at any branch of Wachovia Bank.
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Annette Hofher
June 7, 2007
I am so sorry to heard about your loss. I worked with Bruce and he was always talking about his family and what joy you all were to him. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May you find comfort in your memories and friends
Kashif Abdul-Karim
June 5, 2007
Please accept my sincere expression of sympathy for the lost of your loved one. I worked with Bruce in the State of Connecticut. He was a fine parole officer who had a great love for children. I'm am saddened by his sudden death. May God's Peace and Blessings be upon him and his family.
Shanda Proulx
June 5, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I met Bruce about 11 years ago when I was a social worker at a residential facility; he was the parole officer for one of the kids on my caseload. He was always happy and smiling. He was a pleasure to work with. My prayers are with you all.
friends in CT
June 2, 2007
Dear Lawrence family,
We have never met, but were deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss in the paper. Please know we are praying for your family and the recovery of your daughter. We happily made a donation to the "Cassie Lawrence Family Assistance Fund" at Bank of America and we send our deepest condolences.
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Lorna Frade
June 2, 2007
To any and all who visit this guest book, we send our love and appreciation...we will all miss my beloved brother, but will gather strength from the knowledge that he was such a positive person in so many lives.
Lorna (Lawrence) Frade
Ed Lange
May 31, 2007
I have fond memories of sleeping out on the screened in porch, riding up and down the driveway in his Rambler Nash, and just "hackin around" with "Cousin Brucie" You've made a big impression on a lot of peoples lives and will be greatly missed.
Stacey Lawrence
May 31, 2007
I love you daddy, and miss you greatly. Your love and compassion will live on and your spirit will always be present in my heart! Till we meet again ;)
Shirley Saunders
May 31, 2007
You touched our lives with such love and joy. The world is a much better place to be in because of you. You will forever live in our hearts.
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