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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Ronald Smith, who died
on 18th January 2012, lived in Felmersham for many years before
moving to Lancaster to be nearer his family.
A man of many talents he was a gifted watercolour artist and, after
serving in the RAF entered the teaching profession. He was
Headmaster of Harold Priory School from 1973 to 1987 guiding it to
become one of the most successful Middle Schools in Bedfordshire,
with a sound reputation for academic achievement, sport and music.
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He supported
many community causes amongst which was the Save the Children Fund
for which he and his wife Judith worked tirelessly. Both Ronald and
Judith are warmly remembered in Felmersham for being gracious and
generous hosts and for welcoming newcomers to the village.
Joan White
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