Obituary of Lawrence Earl Jr.

Lawrence A. Earl, Jr. passed away suddenly June 19, 2013 in Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport. Born in Tonawanda on March 28, 1917 he was the son of Lawrence and Helen (Holmes) Earl. Lawrence worked for Lockport Memorial Hospital where he was the maintenance supervisor retiring in 1960. He was a member of the Charlotteville Mason Lodge #73 (formerly the Lockport Lodge), was a Boy Scout leader, and enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 49 years, Frances (Webster) Earl of Lockport; father of William (Barbara) Reabold of Burt, Susan (Greg) Verdun of Pontiac, IL and the late Audrey (Reabold) Cronk; grandfather of Charles Reabold, Andrew (Kerry) Reabold, Christina (Todd) Troutman, Sarah (Brent) Harms, Robert Verdun and the late William Reabold, Jr.; great grandfather of ten; brother of the late Helen (late Harry) Millard; brother-in-law of Anna Webster of Akron, Adah (Walter) Durgin of York, PA and the late Charles and John Webster; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday, June 21st 7-9 PM and Saturday, June 22nd 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden &amp; Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will be held Sunday, June 23rd at 12:30 PM. Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. A Mason Service will be Saturday, June 22nd at 2 PM in funeral home. Memorials to the American Diabetes Foundation or charity of one's choice would be appreciated. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com. <h3>Visitation</h3> Relatives and friends may call Friday, June 21st 7-9 PM and Saturday, June 22nd 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. <h3>Services</h3> A Mason Service will be Saturday, June 22nd at 2 PM in funeral home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 23rd at 12:30 PM in the funeral home. <h3>Interment</h3> Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery.