This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DAw.2ACIB/2229 Message Board Post: I am in no way related to this person, but thought I would post the information. Source, Lowell Sun Lowell MA November 13, 1926 DEATH OF WELL KNOWN WATCHMAKER Abbott Lawrence, well known local watchmaker, died in St. John's hospital early this morning after a week's illness. He was 66 years of age. Mr. Lawrence resided in thsi city all his life. He was the son of Alvin and Eliza A. Lawrence, and followed in the footsteps of his father by specializing in watch making and repairing. He was located in Gorham street for a number of eyars, but retired about six years ago. Previous to his retirement he was in charge of repairing city-owned clocks. Deceased was an attendant of St. John's Episcopal church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace E. Lawrence, and one daughter, Miss Geneva Lawrence, a member of the Lowell high school faculty. Funeral services will be held from his home, 53 Berkeley avenue Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be private. Arrangements are in charge of Undertaker W. Herbert Blake.