Gilbert Lawrence

Gilbert L. Lawrence, 74, of East Lemon, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Connie (Rutledge) Lawrence. Gilbert was born on August 24, 1950 in Johnson City, NY and is the son of the late Norman and Jean Lawrence.

Gilbert enlisted in the Army at age 17 where he served for 3 years, which included several months in Germany. After being discharged from the Army, Gilbert and Connie got married in 1972. He then started attending night school for auto body repair. They were raised in Wayne County, then moved to Wyoming County, where they settled and never left. Gilbert retired from Abington Manor Nursing Home as maintenance supervisor.

Gilbert was a member of the Osterhout Bible Church and served as deacon, song leader, and adult Bible teacher. He was also a proud member of the local Barbershopper's. Deer hunting was a big part of his life and he had the privilege of teaching the love of hunting to his sons. His favorite pastime was "tinkering" in his garage either building or fixing things. However, the most joy he got out of life was his grandchildren, who called him "Pop".

Gilbert is survived by his wife, Connie Lawrence; 3 sons, Derek and wife Bobbie, Brad and wife Jenelle, Justin and wife Desiree; 7 grandchildren, Lynda, Kelsey, Aquinniah, Willow, Devin, Beau, Parker; 9 siblings; brothers, Wayne and wife Linda of Colmar, PA, Stanley and wife Linda of Damascus, PA, Ronald and wife Terry of Beach Lake, PA, Keith and wife Kitty (deceased) of Honesdale, PA, Wendall and wife Bonnie of Severn, MD; sisters, Cheryl Thomas of Roscoe, NY, Gayle Worley (deceased), Daryl and Ed Carpenter of Athens, AL, Linnette and Steve Moser of Carlisle, PA.

Family and friends are invited to attend Gilbert's funeral services which will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM from the Bridgewater Church, 2 Church Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 with Pastor Brian Williams presiding. Interment will be held in Lynn Cemetery, Springville.

A viewing will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2025 from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657 and from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday at the church.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's. Donations can be mailed to Rock Steady Boxing NEPA, 112 River Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.