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LAWRENCE, Elaine - Peacefully at Marshall Gowland Manor on September 6, 2007, Beryl Elaine Lawrence (Arnold), age 92. Beloved wife of the late (1989) Engineer Commander Norman V. Lawrence, Royal Indian Navy. Dear mother of Julie (Ian Campbell), Penny (Joachim Knackstedt), Richard (Ruth), and Rodney (Debra). Predeceased by sons Peter (1940) and Christopher (1970). Loving Grandma of Alison (Mike), Graeme, Jen (Todd), Mark (Kate), Trent, Dane, Matthew, Nathan, Michael, Rebecca, Jonathan and Elizabeth, Great-grandma of Kaitlyn. Elaine was born in Bristol, England. Before World War II, she moved as a young bride to join her husband in India and Pakistan. Eventually she moved back to England with their young children, while her husband was still commissioned abroad. Later the family emigrated to Toronto, and in 1963 they moved to New Zealand. She lived 26 years in New Zealand before finally moving to Sarnia with her husband to be close to their children. Elaine had a life-long interest in the arts. She was an active member of the Sarnia Artists' Workshop, and was known for her demonstrations of bobbin lace at public events. “Lady Lawrence“, as she was nicknamed, was a gracious lady who was loved by all. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff of Marshall Gowland Manor, especially Ineke and Christine, for their loving care and compassion. Visitation will take place at STEWART FUNERAL HOME, 254 George St., on Saturday, September 8th, 2007 at 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Chapel of Stewart Funeral Home on Sunday, September 9th, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Bluewater Health, Cardiac Care Unit. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family at www.stewartfuneralhome.ca 10816697