It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen James Lawres announce his passing on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in this 91st year.
He was born Nov. 29, 1924 to the late Joseph and Tena Lawres, and resided in Fort Frances, Ont. ever since.
Once returning from the Navy, he worked for the Ontario-Minnesota Pulp and Paper Company until his retirement.
Stephen was united in marriage to Eileen Karpinen on Aug. 25, 1956.
He is survived by daughter, Judy, and her children; son, Wayne and partner, John Johnston; sister-in-law, Marie Lawres; nephews, Derrick (Debbie), Darrell (Albina) and Kevin (Marianne) Lawres and niece, Linda (Joe) Richert, and families; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Herman and Judy Karpinen, and nieces, Kim (Shawn) Ossachuk and Lisa (Jerrod) Keuler and their families.
Stephen was predeceased by his parents; son, James; and brother, Peter.
He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and enjoyed stopping in to have a cold beer with his fellow members. He also liked playing pool with his wife, Eileen, and going for coffee at McDonald’s.
He and Eileen, especially enjoyed fishing and spending time in their garden and tending to their flowers. Steve could be seen cutting his grass right up to when he entered Rainycrest Long-Term Care.
Steve has been cremated, and a private family interment will take place at a later date.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
STEPHEN LAWRES
