JAY – Joseph Jacob Lawler Sr., 56, passed away unexpectedly in Etna, on September 18, 2017, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
He was born on December 6, 1960, in Camden, New Jersey, the son of William, Sr. and Margaret (McDermitt) Lawler. He graduated from North Catholic High School in Philadelphia, PA, in the class of 1978, and then went on to attend the University of New England in Biddeford from 1978 to 1982. On May 26, 1983, he married Daphne Smith in Oceanside, California. Joe served his country in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1996, being stationed throughout the United States and Korea. Since October of 2002, Joe was employed as a route driver in the Waterville area for Fred’s Coffee. He enjoyed golfing, home brewing beer, Philadelphia sports teams, and trivia.
Joe is survived by; his wife of 34 years, Daphne Lawler of Jay; his sons, Joseph Lawler Jr. of Mission, TX, Shawn Lawler and wife Blake of Denver, CO; his daughter, Erin Sutton and husband Aaron of Edinburg, TX; his brother, William Lawler Jr. and wife Cheryl of Allentown, PA; his sisters, Margaret Toomey and husband Michael of Atlantic City, NJ, Grace Walsh of Runnemede, NJ, and Jane Lawler of Wildwood, NJ.
Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 3647, Portland, ME 04104.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. followed by Memorial Services with military honors at 2 p.m. at Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Our condolences and PRAYERS to the family. Am also an alumni of North Catholic High School -Class of “64.
Test in peace Joe, we were classmates and friends in school, it is very sad to learn of your tragic passing. GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. as our Alma Matre ssys…..ONWARD my friend Rest In Peace. Rih Kelly Class of 1978 North Catholic.
Rest in peace Joe, we were classmates and friends in school, it is very sad to learn of your tragic passing. GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. as our Alma Matre ssys…..ONWARD my friend Rest In Peace. Rih Kelly Class of 1978 North Catholic.
Prays for Joe and the whole Lawler family.
It’s been a long time .
R.I.P. BROTHER FALCON-78
FLY FALCON FLY..
Joe and I were inseparable growing up,we did everything together,I will always cherish our friendship although when Joe went on to college and the service we fell out of touch,but reconnected,joe will be my true best friend forever,till we meet again my comrade. My heart goes out to his wife and kids and the entire Lawler family. God bless you RIP
We will miss joe for so many reasons
Prayers for the family and friends
Joe was my coffee delivery man here at R&K Variety Hampden, Me. He always had a smile and his dry sense of humor always left us with one. He had a positive affect on everyone here and I am sure it was the same elsewhere. He will be sadly missed. To his family We send our deepest sympathies.
Kathy & Crew
R&K Variety
Hampden, Me.
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing he will be missed
RIP our thoughts and prayers are with his friends
and Family
My condolences and PRAYERS to the family. Joe was known as the coffee guy at my work. He was all ways willing to do what he could to make the people happy . when Joe has to take a day off or go on vacation I know he did not deliver the coffee. because we do not get the( great service that Joe provides) from his fellow coworkers . He will be sadly missed . Rest in peace Joe.