Lawrence Robert Lavway
1958-2017
AUGUSTA — Lawrence Robert Lavway Jr., 59, passed away Dec. 4 at Maine General Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 30, 1958 in Dexter, the son of Lawrence Robert Sr. and Vana Phinley (Jellerson) Lavway.
He attended Waterville schools, graduating from Waterville High School in 1976. On Aug. 15, 1981, he married Deborah M. Mayo in Skowhegan. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1974.
Lawrence enjoyed associating with friends and family, volunteering his time to teach others about bible truths, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 36 years, Deborah M. (Mayo) Lavway of Winslow; two sons, Christopher Lavway of Waterville, and Jeremy Lavway of New Sharon; his father, Lawrence Lavway Sr. of Waterville; two sisters, Janice Rossignol of Shawmut and Dianne Caine of Winterport; two brothers, David Lavway of Skowhegan and Randy Lavway of Florida; an aunt, Gloria Lavway of Waterville; numerous grandchildren, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday Dec.16 at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 416 Upper Main St., Waterville,
Arrangements are under the direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service of Skowhegan.