Army Veteran, Henry Tucker Lawrence, Jr., of Narragansett, Passes at 89

Army Veteran, Henry Tucker Lawrence, Jr., of Narragansett, Passes at 89

Henry Tucker Lawrence, Jr., 89, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at home. He was the husband of the late Elisabeth Maria (Kapp) Lawrence. Born in Winthrop, MA, he was the son of the late Henry T. Lawrence, Sr. and Elizabeth (Doane) Lawrence.

Henry was a machinist for the Bostitch Corp. and then for VIBCO for many years before retiring; was a Korean War Army Veteran; loved spending time in the mountains and by the ocean; loved to socialize with people and everyone will certainly miss his infectious smile.

He is survived by his children, Brigitte Ashley of Exeter, Ellen B. Zannini of Narragansett, and Joanne D. Lawrence of Exeter; five grandchildren, Christopher Donald Ashley, Clifton Frederick Ashley, Christine Michelle Zannini, Christopher Michael Zannini, and Matthew Paul Zannini; two brothers, Jairus C. Lawrence of FL and Peter D. Lawrence of MA; his sister, Mary Jo Jurista of PA; twelve great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. He was the brother of the late Daniel F. Lawrence.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 11 am – 12 noon, in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, followed by a funeral service at 12 noon.

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Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice Care, 1130 Ten Rod Rd., Ste. A205, North Kingstown, RI 02852.