Lawrence was born in
Bedford, but while he was still a young child the family moved to
Woburn where his father ran a grocers shop on the Market Place.
Lawrence attended Bedford Modern School and gained his Rugby
Football colours there, although he actually preferred to play
soccer.
On leaving school he joined the R.A.F. to complete his National
Service. During his time in the forces he became part of the R.A.F.
display team and appeared in the Royal Tournament at Earls Court.
After his National Service Lawrence had several different jobs,
eventually moving back to Bedford to work for Auto Electric and also
the Provident Insurance Companies.
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With several good friends he opened a greyhound racing track, the
group also hoped to expand into a large athletics complex but
unfortunately the land was used for other purposes.
Lawrence became a Bookmaker and opened several shops in Bedford
before retiring at the age of sixty. He had a great love of nature
and had several horses on land at his old home in Willington. He
also bred several foals for racing. He enjoyed music and played the
piano.
Lawrence was always ready to give a helping hand, if he could not
sort the problem out he would find someone who could. He was well
known in the Bedford area and lived in Marriotts Close, Felmersham.
Rev David Mason
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