Lawrence R. Guerette Obituary (1935 - 2013)

Winthrop - Lawrence R. Guerette, 78, a lifelong resident of Winthrop passed away after a prolonged illness on Thursday, November 28th at his lakeside home surrounded by his loving family. Lawrence was born on Mothers’ Day May 12, 1935 in Augusta, Maine the son of Charles and Julia (Currier) Guerette. Lawrence graduated from Winthrop High School in 1953 and was a local business leader, learning his early business skills while working with his father and brothers at Guerette and Sons Contractors. He continued as an entrepreneur in his adult life, owning several local businesses including Winthrop Fuel Company, Fire Tech & Safety of New England, a paving company with his brother Roger, and a Christmas wrapping paper business with best friend Mickey Hickey. Lawrence was most proud of his opportunity to work alongside his two sons and other family members. Lawrence was a lifelong communicant of St. Francis Xavier Parish, a former member of several social clubs and business associations, including the St. Francis Men’s Club, Winthrop Lions Club, Winthrop Fire Department, Maine Oil Dealers Association, New England Fire Chiefs Association, International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Fire Protection Association, and Winthrop Key Bank advisory council. Lawrence was predeceased by his grandson Christopher Wicks, and his two brothers Robert and Roger Guerette. Lawrence is survived by his longtime companion, Joanne Mercier, his former wife, Gail (Lincoln) Guerette, and their three children, Larry of Nashua, NH, Dick and his wife Sue of Winthrop, and Julie and her husband Wayne Wicks of Nashua. NH; his four grandchildren, Matthew Wicks of Nashua, NH, Douglas Guerette and his wife Julie, Morgan and her husband Walter Polky, Bennett Guerette and his wife Kristin, and great-grandson Adrien Polky, all of Winthrop; his sisters Theresa (Terry) Morrison and Lorraine Haag, his brother Dr. Raymond F. Guerette and his wife Geri, his sister-in-laws Ellen, Betty, all of Winthrop, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Celebration of Larry’s Life and Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 6th at 11:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 130 Rt. 133, Winthrop, Maine with a reception immediately following next door at the Parish Hall. Private burial will be at Glenside Cemetery, Winthrop. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lawrence’s memory to: Winthrop EMS Fund, c/o Town of Winthrop, 17 Highland Avenue, Winthrop, Me 04364. Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop where memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.