LAWRENCE, MERLIN GLENWOOD Merlin G. Lawrence of Greenhill Lake passed away October 20, 2003 at Zealand. Born at Zealand on September 15, 1935, he was a son of the late Cecil and Helen (Brewer) Lawrence. He joined the staff of Campbellton Composite High School in 1958, retiring in 1991. The Campbellton Rotary Club honored him with the Paul Harris Award for community dedication and the embodiment of the spirit of Rotary. Merlin became involved in the driver education program contributing many hours of volunteer work in the high school. Merlin began his summer employment with the City of Fredericton over 45 years ago under the director of recreation, Johnnie Vey as baseball director and playground director until 2000. He completed a course to become a certified playground equipment inspector through the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. He was the first recipient of the Jim Fox Award, the highest honor bestowed by the RPANB. Merlin was involved in community events, strongly supportive of the Chalmers Regional Hospital Foundation and played a key role in the Labatts 24 Hour Relay and Hospathon events. He was a member of the Millville Royal Canadian Legion, the Fredericton Fish and Game Association and the New Brunswick Wildlife Federation. He is survived by a sister, Anita Jones (Garnet), Fredericton; two brothers, Laurel Lawrence (Ruth), Fredericton and Lyman Lawrence (Donna), Zealand; a special aunt, Muriel Estey, Zealand; four nieces and one nephew. By request of the family there will be no visitation. A private family committal will be held later at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Zealand. For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Merlin, the family has suggested St. Paul's Anglican Church, Zealand or the charity of donor's choice. Personal condolences can be placed at www.flewellingswan.com or mailed to 93 Lawrence Lane, Zealand, NB E6L 2J8 Arrangements by Flewelling Funeral Home, Nackawic 575-8988