OBIT # 5044 - HALIFAX HERALD - 13 MARCH 1997 MATHESON, Lawrence Douglas - 64, 90 Herrett Rd., Springhill, died March 8, 1997, at home. Born in Springhill he was a son of the late Kenneth Duncan and Mary (Older) Matheson. He was a graduate of Springhill High School and of Nova Scotia Technical College in electrical engineering. He enjoyed golfing, tennis and hockey. Surviving are his former wife, Gwendolyn M. Wilkins; son, Larry, Montreal; daughter, Laura Matheson Byrne, Delta, BC; brothers, Kim, Springhill; Roger, East River St. Mary's, Pictou Co.; sister, Carol (Mrs. Rod White), Truro; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Marilyn Ione. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday in A. H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, Rev. Patrick Cosgrove officiating. Burial at a later date in Hillside Cemetery.