Michael E. Lawrie, Sr.

Mr. Michael E. Lawrie, Sr., age 69, of Mohawk, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Oneonta, NY on December 22, 1937, Michael was the son of the late Mack Vincent and Mary M. (Amitrano) Lawrie. He was raised and educated in Utica. As a veteran of the US Air Force, he served his country in Greenland, England, and Massachusetts. Upon his discharge from the service, he moved to Oneonta. At one time he was married to the former Andrea Fair. Michael was a railroad foreman for the Delaware-Hudson Railroad, and supervised rail repairs in the Oneonta-Binghamton area. He was a member of the Mohawk Valley Computer Users Group, the Boys Scouts in Laurens, NY, the Valley Bachelors, and a volunteer at the Community Health and Behavioral Service Center. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. Michael is survived by his daughters and their families, Michelle and Laurent Michalkovic of New Hartford, and Laura Lawrie and Jerriel Smith of Oneonta; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Debbie Lawrie of Utica; and his grandchildren, Amelie and Stefen. Also surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Robert J. and Frances Lawrie of Mountainside, NJ; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves his valued friends, Joe “Bubba” and Robin Nalaskowski and family, Meryl Chaplin, Jack and Heather Pyle and family, and Tony and Dawn Frasier and family, whose children were like his own grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Ann Lawrie who passed away on January 6, 1993. Gratitude is extended to Michael’s friends, Joe & Robin, Meryl, Jack & Heather, and Tony & Dawn for the special attention they provided him. A thank you is offered to Paul and Madelyn Frye who were also supportive. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00- noon at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Michael’s honor to a charity of your choice; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Michael’s funeral will commence on Monday at noon from the funeral home and at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Michael E. Lawrie, Sr.

December 22, 1937 - January 24, 2007