Joseph Horetio Lawrence
Joseph, Horetio Lawrence of St. Anthony was born in Port aux Basques on March 14, 1927 to parents Joseph James and Julia Ann, Joseph lived a full life with many accomplishments and pastimes, including the Newfoundland Rangers, Bowaters (as a Postmaster), U.S. Air Force (as a Supply Officer), Canadian Marconi, School Superintendent, and Hospital Administrator, active in the Lions Club, Athletic Club, Mason Lodge, Town Mayor and Air Cadets. Joseph passed away into peace on the May 6, 2014 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with his family by his side in his 87th year. Left to mourn are his loving wife of 65 years, Eva Sulley; his two sons Orville and Dennis; five grandchildren Matthew Joseph, Ryan Everett, Reginald Joseph, Olivia Marie, and Julia Sarah Anne; sisters-in-law Zelda Hillier, Gloria Marshall and Emily Sulley; close family, Don and Linda Loder, Lee Hillier and Shirley Farrell; brother Fred Lawrence and sisters Shirley Yard and Clarinda Lawrence. Joseph was predeceased by his parents Joseph James, mother Julia Ann, brothers Reginald and Jim, as well as sisters Classie, Violet, Julia and Lillian. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Funeral Home in St. Anthony, followed by the funeral service at St. Anthony United Church with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Burial followed the service at Fishing Point Cemetery in St. Anthony. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.



