Obituary of Leander H. Lawrence

Leander H. Lawrence, 73, of Saranac Lake, passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 3rd, 2017. Leander was born in Wilmington, NY on April 6th, 1943, to Chester and Dorothy (Warren) Lawrence. Lee was known for his kind heart and generous spirit. His willingness to help anyone out and give the shirt off his back to anyone who made need it. He always had a special place in his heart for troubled kids. After finishing school, Lee moved to Albany NY where he drove for United Traction Bus Company for about 15 years. He then moved to Lake Placid and immediately began working for the Lake Placid Village Highway Department. Soon after, he met his wife Sharon and they were married on August 13th, 1977. He leaves behind his wife: Sharon. Children, Tonya L. (Chris) Woodard, Tara Reynolds, Sean-Michael Lawrence, Leander (Lee Lee) H. Lawrence Jr., and Mike (Dayter) Lawrence. Grandchildren: Brendan, Cody and Nicholas Woodard. Savannah and Juliann Pickreign, Braiden and Madison Montour. James & Jason Lawrence and Michelle Lawrence. He also leaves behind a great granddaughter Autumn Noel Woodard. Sister in laws: Shirley and her husband Rip Allen and family – Lisa and Ashton Storey & Shayla Rivers. Mary Gagnon and her significant other Jim Brooks. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Lee was predeceased by his parents, Chet and Dorothy Lawrence. Three sons, Jimmy, Guy and Eddie Lawrence. Brothers: Chet, Albert, Delbert and Phil Lawrence and sisters: Arlene Sawyer, Harriet Blaze, Barbara Darrah and Mary Terry. He was also predeceased by his first wife Jana Jones. While working at the Lake Placid Village Highway for over 25 years he also worked for Rudy Scheller and the Lake Placid Sightseeing Company for over 30 years. Lee had a love for "Holly the Trolley" that went beyond words. He made many lifelong friendships threw the trolley. Lee was also a volunteer firefighter with the Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department for 20 plus years. During his retirement, he spent his time with family and friends. Summers were spent camping at one of his favorite vacation spots, Fish Creek Pond Campground in Saranac Inn. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, February 7th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Fireman's Prayer Service at 6:30 PM at the M. B. Clark, Inc. funeral home in Lake Placid, NY. A funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 8th at 11:00 AM at the Adirondack Community Church, Main St., Lake Placid, NY. Rev Patti Molik will officiate. Cremation will follow. Burial will be at North Elba Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to share a memory, order flowers, upload a photo or leave online condolences at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com .