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Ethel M. Lawrence
April 22, 2021

Obituary

Ethel May (Ferreira) Lawrence, 91, passed away on Thursday April 22, 2021. She was the wife of the late George Lawrence, to whom she was married for 60 years.

She was born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Mary Ferreira and Albert Brownell.

Ethel worked in retail, and later as a paraprofessional with the New Bedford School Department for 20 years.

An avid gardener, she enjoyed creating a beautiful landscaped yard. For many years she taught crafting and sewing in her home, and traveled extensively.

She is survived by her children, Diane Lawrence of Saratoga, NY, Carol Tremblay and her husband Laurent of East Freetown, and George Lawrence and his wife Christine of Center Sandwich, NH; her son-in-law, Clayton Coleman; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was the mother of the late Lori Plante and Joan Coleman, grandmother of the late Jeremy Plante, and sister of the late Lillian Ferreira, John and Ed Brownell.

Her Funeral Service will held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at 12 Noon in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 10:30 AM - 12 Noon, prior to the service. Burial in Rural Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes
495 Park Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
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