It is with saddened hearts that the family of the late Edward Lawrence announces his sudden passing at his residence in Burnt Islands on Monday, September 12 at the age of 57 years. He was the son of the late Edward Sr. And Annie Mae Lawrence. He was also predeceased by his brother Russell Hardy, mother-in-law Geraldine Keeping, brothers-in-law Terrance Keeping, Gordie Keeping, Hughie Keeping and Percy Thorne. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his devoted partner Lori-Ann Keeping of 18 years, daughter Karen Lawrence (Daniel), grandson Rylan all of Searston. He will forever remain in the hearts of his sisters and brother Lillian (John-Phil) Harvey Burnt Islands, Geraldine (George) Chaulk Mahone Bay NS, Gordon (Renee) Lawrence Lower Sackville NS, Susie (Ross) Munden Burnt Islands, Blanche (Russell) Lillington Isle aux Morts. He will also be fondly remembered by his father-in-law Hughie Keeping, sisters and brothers-in-law Bernadine Thorne, Cathy (Cecil) Thorne, Anderine (Henry) Courtney, Shawn Keeping (Gilda), Jabez (Meta) Keeping, Yvonne Keeping, Ruth Hardy all of Burnt Islands, 29 nieces and nephews, special aunt Ida Hardy Isle aux Morts, close family friend Sheena Harvey Burnt Islands, his little buddy Ty Munden and a large circle of extended family and many friends. Visitation taking place on Wednesday and Thursday at St. George's Anglican Church in Burnt Islands, from where the funeral service will take place on Friday, September 16, 2 PM officiated by Rev. Jeffrey Petten. Interment will follow at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in memory of Edward may be made to his family. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques. 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

"Forever In Our Hearts."