BORN

1943

DIED

2013

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Michael Lawrence Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 13, 2013.

Lawrence, Michael Cannon, 69, of Clearwater, Florida passed away on Tuesday, November 12th.
He was born to the late Harold and Margaret Lawrence in Hartford, Connecticut. Michael graduated from the Loomis School in 1961, received a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1965 and went on to receive an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1971.

After serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserve, Michael and his wife, Nancy, moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1971. Founded by Nancy's parents in 1954, Michael and Nancy were longtime owners of the Ace Liquor stores in Clearwater, Florida.
Michael enjoyed cold beer, Bucs games, Yale athletics, and attending many Clearwater Central Catholic sporting events. When he wasn't following sports, Michael was cheering on his daughter at horse shows or playing board games with granddaughter Caroline Grace Katko.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years Nancy Golden Lawrence; daughter Jennifer Lawrence Katko; son-in-law Andrew William Katko; granddaughter Caroline Grace Katko; sister June Lawrence Rickard (David); and nephews and nieces.

A celebration of life will be held from 11:30am-3:00pm on Saturday, November 23rd at Capogna's Dugout, 1653 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33756.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Suncoast Hospice, Clearwater, FL or the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL.
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November 23, 2013

Dear Nancy, I was so surprised to hear of Mike's passing...he was a very Special Man....my prayers are with you and Jenifer and the family...Fondly, Rosalie

November 23, 2013

Louis Kovach

Dear Nancy, For over 35 years Mike and you have become friends of mine and I am saddened to hear of Mikes passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

November 22, 2013

Dear Nancy and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing.
He was truly a Man Among Men. Pat

November 22, 2013

Herman Fernandez

Nancy and Family,
Our frienship has been special for many decades and your loss comes with great regret from so many friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Herman Fernandez

November 22, 2013

Dan Cavallaro

Dear Nancy, I am very sad to learn of Mike's passing, he and your family have been dear to the Cavallaro family. My prayers will be with him and your family. Hopefully, he is having a beer with Nick right now... in their heavenly home.

November 22, 2013

Jim Hannigan

Nancy and the Lawrence Family: My sincere sympathies to you and the Family on the passing of Mike. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Jim Hannigan

November 21, 2013

George Dillard

Dear Nancy,

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 21, 2013

Al Sakey

Dear Nancy
We have very fond memories of happy times spent with you and Mike at IEYC events and boat parade parties. What a wonderful man. We are so sorry for your loss.
Al Sakey and Ann Setkowicz

November 19, 2013

Laurie and Dan Crawford

Dear Nancy, We are really saddened by Mike's passing. He was truly one of the nicest and warmest people we have ever known, and we will always treasure our memories of the time we spent with you and Mike. We will keep you and your family in our prayers, and always remember that we are here for you. With love, Dan and Laurie

November 19, 2013

Nancy and family. So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was always very good to me as a young wine salesperson and I'll never forget that. My best to you and your family during this difficult time. Mark Freeman

November 18, 2013

Nancy, Jenn, Andrew and Caroline--so sorry and we are here for you even though there may be distance between us. Love Marcia and John Kielb

November 18, 2013

Debbie and Leon Richardson

We are so sorry for your loss. We didn't know your Father, but it sounds like he was a wonderful man. He will be missed.
Love,
Leon and Debbie Richardson

November 17, 2013

Nancy & Jennifer,
I was so sad to hear of your loss, It's also a big loss for me. Mike was a great man who loved his family. He always treated me as if I were a part of his family & I loved that about him. He will be missed by all. The Garcia family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time & beyond. Love you! Augie B Garcia

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