Philip D Lawrence

Philip D Lawrence obituary, New Bedford, MA

Philip D Lawrence

Philip Lawrence Obituary

Visit the Boulevard Funeral Home - New Bedford website to view the full obituary.

Philip D Lawrence, 84, of Fairhaven passed away at home on Monday, November 25, 2024. Born in New Bedford, he was son of the late James Lawrence and the late Mary Pimental and loving husband to Kristina Jackson.

Philip was a longtime owner of Village Leather Smith and Manager at Jackson's Variety Store. He loved to be out playing golf and checking out classic cars.

He is survived by his wife, Kristina of Fairhaven; sons, William F Lawrence of Ohio and James D Lawrence of Fairhaven and several grandchildren especially Dakota Lawrence of New Bedford and Tobias Lawrence of Fairhaven.

Philip is preceded in death by his sons, Stephen Cabral and Gregory Lawrence. 

In accordance with his wishes, Philip was cremated with private services. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Boulevard Funeral Home - New Bedford

223 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02746

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