Alfred A. Lawrence, 94, of Nashua, a well-known photographer, passed away on Friday morning, December 9, 2016 in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A Nashua native, he was born on October 2, 1922 to the late Laura (Burelle) and Doras “Bill” Lawrence. Alfred attended local schools and graduated from Nashua High School in 1941. He served in the United States Army for four years and took courses at Stanford University to become a Japanese interpreter. He later opened Cameraland in Nashua and owned it for 65 years before its closing in 2010. Alfred also worked part time as a wedding photographer.
Alfred married Lorraine (Gendron) Lawrence on September 8, 1951 and the couple shared a wonderful 65 years of marriage together. Alfred enjoyed camping and traveling to destinations such as Europe and Hawaii. He loved entertaining family and friends and took pride in taking care of the family pool. Earlier in his life, Alfred loved flying his Plane and was active with the Boy Scouts after achieving his Eagle Scout.
Members of his family include his wife Lorraine, his five children and their spouses; Linda & David Thomas of Virginia, Diane & Bryan Erskine of Greene, Maine, Joyce & Michael Calvetti of Derry, Brian & Beverly Lawrence of Merrimack, and Carol & Andy Holt, also of Merrimack; eleven grandchildren, Seth, Adam, Joshua, Justin, Jared, Rylan, Bryce, Katie, Brad, Amanda, and Brenden; eleven great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews, and cousins. Alfred was predeceased by his parents; his sister Irene Rondeau and his brother, Roger Lawrence.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Monday, December 12th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alfred’s name to Home Health & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
