Anne B. Lawrence, 91, of Schenectady, died Wednesday after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, on January 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Stefanelli Marotta. Predeceased by husband William Lawrence and son John Lawrence. A graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School, she worked at the GE Co. in Sch'dy where she met her future husband William.
She was a lifetime member of St. Anthony's Church, and The Sacred Heart Society. Anne was a wonderful wife and mother, caring for all those who came into her life. She loved to play Canasta with her sisters and extended family for over 50 years.
Survivors include her sisters Antoinette Brunetti, Niskayuna, Theresa Costanzo, Sch'dy, and Carrie O'Rourke, Pittsford, NY. Her children; Marianne (William) Geary, Palm Coast, FL., Gerard -Jerry, (Paula) Lawrence, Simpsonville, SC, Stefanie (Nicholas) Rawlings, Clifton Park, William Lawrence, Waterford. Grandchildren; Jennifer, John, and Brian Lawrence, Hannah Rawlings, Andrea Ross and Theresa McGowen, Michael D. Bowers. Great grandchildren; Anthony Brown and baby McGowen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 181 Troy Sch'dy Rd., Watervliet, NY, calling hours are from Monday June 3, 5-8pm.
Service: Tuesday June 4, at 10am at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Schenectady. Interment: Following church service, St. Anthony Cemetery, Glenville, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Anne's name to Alpha Pregnancy Care Ctr., 518 Clinton Av., Albany NY 12206.
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