Charles Wallace Lawrence Sr.

PITTSTON – Charles Wallace Lawrence Sr. passed away Friday Sept. 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his children and loved ones. He was the son of Arthur M. Lawrence and Ellen M. (Lancaster) Lawrence of Pittston. On Oct. 12, 1936, he was born at the Lawrence farm house where he became an avid farmer, hunter and fisherman. Charles graduated from Gardiner High School in 1955 and went on to enlist in the United States Naval Reserves, completing eight years of duty and receiving honorable discharge.

He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Linda M. (Ashline) Lawrence; his parents Arthur and Ellen Lawrence; his brother, Anton Lawrence, his sister, Angie Dyer and brother-in-law, Harold Dyer.

He is survived by his brother, Si Lawrence, brother-in-law, Arthur Davis, brother-in-law, Stan (Cheryl) Warren and sister-in-law, Dee Pease; along with numerous cousins; nieces and nephews; children, Jeanne (Ronnie) Moody, Deborah Lawrence, Darlene (Gary) Lawrence, Judy (Jason) Dutton, Charlie (Lisa) Lawrence, Chris (Phil) Lawrence, Jen (Ryan) Burns. Lori (Ralph) Bickford, Gary (Louisa) Ashline, Kevin (Mindy) Ashline, Lisa (Mark) Soucy, Corey (Susie) Ashline; “Grumpy” to 44 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; family friends and neighbors for a lifetime, Ray Nelson, Gerald Bailey, Ray and Thelma Cox, Walter Kittredge, Ken and Charlotte Carter, Foster, Bender, Truman, Rodrique, Hersom, Adams, Karnes, Ellsworth and Barbara Lawrence, Moulton, Letteney and Old Man Tibbetts.

As a lifetime resident of Pittston, the outdoors was his passion and sanctuary, whether it be on a tractor in the hay fields, plowing and planting in the family gardens or in his boat on a lake or pond. Moosehead Lake and Bingham held a special place in his heart as it is where he and Gram spent many family gatherings with his children and grandchildren. Hunting was a passion of his, he taught all his kids gun safety and to respect nature. Every child had to learn how to carry a gun by using a stick first and safety was top priority. Racecar driving was another passion of his #25. He worked for EC Barry Trucking, WB Sparrow and retired form Blue Seal Feeds after 25 years.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends near and far. ‘Til we see you again dancing, haying, hunting/fishing or smoking your pipe again. Your legacy will live on with all his children and future generations.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m., at the Putnam Cemetery Whitefield Road (Route 126), followed by a celebration of life at his home.

Arrangements and guidance are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.