The ashes of Larry and Lel Lawson will be interred on July 16 in the New Haven Cemetery by Secor Funeral Home with immediate family attending.
Lawrence Carroll Lawson was born October 10, 1917 in Willard, Ohio. He and Lel were the former owners of Celeryville Greenhouse and Gift Shop. He spent four years in the Marine Corps, 29 months with the First Division in the South Pacific. He was past exalted ruler and life member of the Willard Elks Lodge, life member of the American Legion, life member of the VFW and past president of the Willard Lion’s Club. He was an avid bowler for over 70 years. He died at age 104 of natural causes on October 11, 2021. Elwyn (Lel) Clarke Singleton was born June 15, 1919 in Victoria, Australia. She married Larry on September 20, 1946 in San Francisco following the end of WW II. She died on May 10, 2012 at age 92 after a brief illness. They were members of Grace United Methodist Church and retired in 1984 to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. They are survived by daughter Lorraine Clancy (Jack) and Lawrence Lawson (Michele) and grandchildren Elizabeth Clancy, Christopher (Jonna) Lawson and Mackenzie Lawson.
Condolences
Brian Bevier - Jul 23, 2022
Lawrence - Lawrence, Am so thankful to have been enriched by the privilege of knowing your parents and watching them enjoy each other with the love that was so obvious between them. We had a lot of great times growing up at the gates of Celeryville.
Susan Frankart Dawson - Jul 15, 2022
Lorraine and Lawrence, Such fond memories I have of both of your parents at church, at the Greenhouse and especially as friends of my parents. The photo albums show some fun bowling trips together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. Such a blessing your wonderful parents lived a long happy life. May beautiful cherished memories sustain you each day ahead.
Ruth Niver Earl - Jul 13, 2022
Lorraine and Lawrence, My prayers are with you both, and with your families. I too remember your mom’s beautiful voice and singing with her in the choir. Fondly I remember them both in the greenhouse. They were so kind to us high school kids with not much money, when we needed corsages, boutonnières, etc. They were dear people and I’m sure you have memories to treasure.
Janet (Lohr) Songer - Jul 13, 2022
Lorraine and Lawrence and families You have my condolences on the loss of both your parents. I have a lot of good memories of both Lel and Larry, especially singing with Lel in the choir at Grace Methodist. God bless you and your families.
Sherry Long - Jul 12, 2022
RIP to two wonderful people. I learned so much from both while working at the greenhouse. My thoughts are with all the family.
Linda (Heisler) Veletean - Jul 12, 2022
Lorraine please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I thought the world of your mom and dad and they both lived a good long life. Treasure your memories
Wendy Daniel - Jul 12, 2022
I have fond memories of the Lawson Family at Grace United Methodist Church. Sending kind thoughts of sympathy and peace to the family.
Bev (Stanfield) Ganni - Jul 12, 2022
Lorraine and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Your parents were great and I loved chatting with your mom at the flower shop! God bless you!
Suzanne Miller Phillips - Jul 11, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, Lorraine and family. I always enjoyed his pictures and how active he was when you posted them on Facebook. They were wonderful people.
