VERGE – Lawrence Mitchell, 88, of Liverpool, Queens County passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 21st, 2013.
Born in White Point, Queens County, he was a son of the late Ambrose and Margaret (Robertson) Verge.
During the Second World War, Lawrence served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and was stationed in Labrador. Following the war, Lawrence worked for Bowater Mersey Paper Company starting in the Control Department moving up to chief tester and later as the mill statistician. He was a member of the Liverpool Golf and Country Club for over 50 years and was club champion many times. He also loved to compete at the provincial level, either individually or, with his wife Kay, in mixed tournaments. He was a member of the Atlantic Seniors Golf Association and in 2000 was made an honorary lifetime member.
Lawrence loved the outdoors and spent all his spare time on the golf course, gardening, hunting, or taking long walks with Kay. He will be most remembered by his family and friends for his quiet, gentlemanly manner and his delightfully unique sense of humor.
He is survived by his daughters Katherine of San Diego; Virginia (Sandra Conrad) of Mahone Bay and his son Larry of London, UK.
He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years Kathleen (Leslie), his sisters Nora, Mabel and Marguerite and his brothers Joseph and Ambrose.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where funeral service will be held Friday, April 5th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.. Chaplain Donald Lawton officiating Burial will be in White Point Community Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Jamie Godfrey
Well curtis your finally playing golf that next round of golf with miss Kay, It was an honor to know you and spend this past year with you. We had a lot of good times, Good laughs, and great storys. We even shared a few bad times but we always managed to get through them. Mr. Lawrence, Gunner Verge and my buddy Curtis I will remember you always. I was HYonered to be by your side this past year and I consider it to be a privalage to be your friend I know that you enjoyed our time together and looked forward to it each day ,I did as well. Untill we meet again my friend keep the clubs waiting and our cup of green tea may you be at peace my friend, XOXO
Lynn Lemieux
Larry, so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts go out to you and your sisters. Take care.
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Our sincerest condolences to the Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Trisha & Ernie Doucette
My heart is saddened by the loss of a true friend. He was such a wonderful and kind man. I truely enjoyed spending time with Lawrence and hearing the stories of his past. I know that he is finally at peace with his true love Kay. We will all miss you so much. My thoughts and prayers are with the Family and hope that we never loose touch.
Ruth Anne Zwicker
So sorry to hear of Lawrence’s passing. Your dad was such a lovely person, loved by all who knew him. I have many fond memories of him and Kay on the golf course. They were such a great couple. Thinking of you all…
Walter and Sherri Miller
Cathy,Ginny and Larry:
We were so sorry to hear of Lawrences passing.He was a great guy and a friend to many.He will never be forgotten for sure.Our condolences to you all at this time.
Cindy Frellick
Larry, Ginny and Kathy,
Sorry to hear your sad news. He was always very nice to me.
Best….Cindy
Nina & Doug
Kathy, Ginny & Larry
We were very sorry to hear of Lawrence’s passing. He will always be fondly remembered.
Leon & Norma Robertson
Larry, Ginny and Kathy.We are so sorry to hear of Lawrence passing. I always enjoyed talking with him about the past. He always seem to enjoy coffee and muffin time at MacDonald’s. I remember the time as a little boy he took me hunting in the Robertson Hill area Port Joli. Our condolences to you all.
Cousin Leon and Norma.
Coleen Rowter
Dear Ginny,
I wish to express my condolences to you and your family on the death of your father. May fond memories of him linger with you
always.
Sincerely,
Coleen Rowter
Loran MacLeod, Jean and family
Kathy, Ginny, & Larry,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Sincere condolences, and God Bless.
John & Nancy Leefe
How deeply sorry we are to learn of Lawrence’s passing. He was a kind, gentle and patient man who made and kept friends easily. He will be greatly missed, especially by his coffee crowd friends at McDonald’s. Kaye and Lawrence became friends through the extended St. James family and of course through you who I had the privilege to teach ar LRHS. That of course is part of the joy of living in a small community. We know and care about each other.
Janice Doré
Dearest Larry and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s death. He was such a sweet, kind person. I’m so glad I had gone to visit both he and your mom when they moved into their lovely new home. I’m thinking of you Larry during this sad time.
Much love,
Janice
Kim Rogers
Kathy, Ginny and Larry,
It has been a great honor to have spent almost 2yrs in the company of your dad. He was such a wonderful man and will leave a forever place in my heart. I loved every moment spent with him and miss Kay. We shared many laughs and a few tears but most of all we have memories that will last forever.
Love and miss you already Sir Lawrence. “Don’t let the bed bugs bite. Sweat dreams!!!” xoxoxo
Angeline Wolfe
Kathy,Ginny, and Larry,
I’m so sad to hear of Papa Lawrence’s passing.
I’ miss them both so much. They came to mean the world to me , with their humor , advice , wisdom ,embracing us into this fine family and Love .
I feel so blessed to have known them, I shall always remember them fondly and keep them in my heart.
Hugs and Loves to each of you,
Wishing you lot’s of comfort during this sad time as you say good-bye to the most wonderful father I think ever roamed a golf course.
“if there is a golf course in heaven ..we surly know Kay is there waiting on number 1 hole for her sweet husband with a wink and a smile…saying c’mon Lawrence , your turn…..”
Angeline Wolfe
xo
Kathy Jo (Levy) Rumbolt
Dear Larry,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time………..
Kathy Jo
David Bell
Larry and Family
Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your father.
My thoughts are with you at this time
Dave
Richard West
Kathy and Family:
I`m sorry to hear of the passing of your father.My condolences to you
Fred Giffin
I worked with Lawrence in the Control Department at Bowater Mersey for 15 years. As written, a gentleman with a unique sense of humour; a perfect description of this friend and colleague. So many times we shared laughs at work and on the golf course. Hit them straight in Heaven Lawrence, you always did here on earth. To Kathy, Ginny and Larry, your parents were special people, never to be forgotton by all who knew them.
Sheila & Dave Manthorne
Very sorry to hear of Lawrence’s passing. He was a true gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor. Loved to hear Lawrence and Kay’s golf stories during their daily coffee runs to MacDonald’s in Liverpool. Lawrence and Kay will once again be reunited and probably getting some golf in as well. In God We Trust.
Mabel McCarthy
Ginny & Family
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Coleen Stevens
Larry and Family,
Larry, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Dads are very hard to lose. You have been fortunate to have had him for so long.
Keep the best times with your father closest to your heart. And, in time, smile when you think about them.
My sincere condolences,
Coleen Stevens
arnold
Thank you for serving in the 2 ww
Lori Patterson
Larry,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your sisters on the news of your father’s passing. He seemed such a quiet, humble man to the extent I knew him, which was mostly for his many, many accomplishments as a golf champion and as the father of a wonderful family.
I will always think of him and your mother out on the course, whenever I play golf at White Point.
Lori Patterson
shirley himmelman
I wish to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father & mother.. They were special people. It was golf that brought us to meet them. White Point & the Verge,s were a fond remberence.. They will be dearly missed by all .
Sincerely,
Shirley & George Himmelman
JaneAnn (Hadskis) Whynot
Hi Larry,
I am saddened by your loss of your mom and most recently dad. They were both well respected community members and will be missed.
JaneAnn
Ellen Yuill
Ginny & Sandra
You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Ellen & Jim
Bette (Verge) Hanrahan
Our extended family who knew Lawrence from his early years has always taken such pride in his remarkable talents, his singular accomplishments, and his great sense of humanity. A large chapter in the history of White Point ended with his passing.
My husband, Basil, and I extend sincere sympathy to his immediate family, who were so beloved by both Kaye and Lawrence.
Bette (Verge) Hanrahan
Nancy(Frellick) Ringer
Kathy, Ginny and Larry
Sorry to hear about your dad.
Rose Marie Verge White
Larry so sorry to hear of your fathers passing, I was reading Last Post in the Legion magazine when I came upon his name. I am sending my prays and best wishes to you and your family in your time of sorrow . Thinking of you. Rose Marie Verge White.