It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Reginald “Reg” Kenneth Lawrence, of Dartmouth, on May 28, 2008 at the age of 93. Born in Channel, Newfoundland, he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia (Hardy) Lawrence. As a young man, Reg moved to Corner Brook, Newfoundland, where he worked for Bowater’s Pulp and Paper Mill until his retirement. Besides working as a foreman-carpenter at the mill, Reg was Secretary for Local 64 of the International Brotherhood Pulp, Sulphite & Paper Mill Workers, of which he was a founding member. He loved to talk about politics and current events and enjoyed special family time at the cottage in Robinsons until his latter years when he and his wife, Leona, moved to Dartmouth to be close to their family. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories his daughter, Marina (Donald) Williams, Dartmouth, his son, Reginald, Toronto, ON; sisters: Lillian Stegg, San Diego, California, Shirley Yarn, Corner Brook, NL and Clarinda Northridge, Hurst, Texas, brothers: Joseph (Eva) Lawrence, St. Anthony, NL and Fred Lawrence (Catherine), Truro, Nova Scotia, grandchildren, Debbie (Jim) Chaston, Judi (Craig) Harvey, Michelle (Neal) Siomra and Jana (Greg) Hughes; great-grandchildren Jared, Brett, Brienne, Liam, Nolan and Sydney. He will also be missed by his friends, especially Marina’s group of friends who were like a second family and Connie Bazley who was like a second daughter to him. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Leona (Gilliam); son, Ronald Lawrence, brother, James Lawrence, sisters: Classie Mercer, Violet Johansen and Melissa Farrell. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at AL Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St., Dartmouth. Funeral service Saturday 3 pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Veteran’s Ave., Dartmouth. The Rev. Canon Carolyn Tomlin officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association. To place condolences online please visit www.mem.com