John Stanley Lawrence
Obituary
John Stanley Lawrence passed away peacefully July 5, 2026, at the age of 93 at University Hospital in London. John leaves behind his wife Betty of 71 years. Loving father of Peter (Predeceased) and Michael (Jen). Special Gramps to Katie and Jaden. Cherished Great-Gramps to Blair and Levi. John was the only son of Jack and Ruby Lawrence of Woodstock, Ontario.
John enjoyed golfing and curling in his spare time. John and Betty moved often for his work with Canadian Westinghouse, living in many places including France, Scotland, California and Hamilton before settling in London. John taught for 25 years both in Hamilton and London, where he finished his career at H.B. Beal Secondary School. John was a long-time member of the congregation of Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder. He volunteered his time for many years with the Kiwanis club.
A Celebration of Life for John will be held Friday July 10th at 11:00 at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Ave E, London, ON N6C 1J4. Interment will take place at a later date at Woodstock Presbyterian Cemetery.
Donations in John’s memory can be made to Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, the Canadian Cancer Society, or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex, 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Betty, and Mike, you are in my prayers! My parents, John and Joan E always enjoyed his company.
Uncle John ,I always admired you and I am sorry you have left us . I have many memories from childhood to now and even though you are gone I am so grateful I have the memories. Rest in peace and say hi to dad , gram and Aunt Joyce .
I am saddened by the passing of John. He was a gentle, quiet, kind presence in my life and was a friend whose strength and wisdom was something I was blessed with numerous times in my life. He will be missed here but I also know he has been promoted to glory and I will see him again. To Betty and Michael and all of John’s family, my deepest sympathies. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Dear Betty, I am very sorry to see John’s death notice today. For so many years as your Dental Hygienist, John was a wonderful addition to my day. John was the definition of “decent “. Please know that I will hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the earthly loss of your beloved John. Blessings to all who love John. Sincerely, Dawn Cumming
Condolences on the passing of John. He will be remembered well.
Wishing comfort to Betty and family as they find comfort in appreciating the life so well lived by John.
Dear Betty and Michael,
We were saddened to read of John’s passing. You were our first contacts as new neighbors to Compton Crescent. ( yes we’re still there) We were sorry to see you move and quite often we stop and reminisce about our times together. We will remember John in our prayers. Unfortunately we can’t come to John’s Celebration of Life. Thank you Betty for being true friends and not just our neighbors.
May John rest in peace.
Hugh & Anne Timmons