Alfred S. Lawrence

Cape Vincent — Alfred S. Lawrence, 82, of Rosiere, NY, died Tuesday, December 6, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. He was born April 1, 1929 in Cape Vincent, NY the son of the late Joseph and Agnes Docteur Lawrence. He graduated from Cape Vincent Central School in 1946. Mr. Lawrence married Audrey Fleming, October 8, 1960, at St. Mary’s Church, Copenhagen, NY.

Mr. Lawrence was a dairy farmer with his brother from 1951 to 1973. He then worked for Allied Federated Co-op from 1973 to 1994, serving as manager for the last 10 years.

Mr. Lawrence was a lifelong member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rosiere. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 2148. Joining in 1947, he became 4th degree in 1996.

Mr. Lawrence was chairman of the Town of Cape Vincent zoning board from 1961 to 1964, and served on the board of directors for the Jefferson County Extension Service from 1955-1959. He was a member of the board of directors for Citizens Bank of Cape Vincent from 1978 to 2005. Mr. Lawrence was on the board of directors for the Aiello Cheese Co. from 1974-1979. He also was a volunteer driver for the Jefferson County Volunteer-Transportation program, 1995-2011.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son and his wife, Leslie and Vilma Lawrence, of Saratoga Springs, NY; two daughters and their husbands, Teri and Tom Kopp, of Spencerport, NY, and Andi and Chris Pupke, of Centreville, MD; six grandchildren, Madison and Owen Lawrence, Caleb and Madeline Kopp, and Kade and Daniel Pupke; a brother, Edward Lawrence; and two sisters, Rosemary Burns, and Patricia Murnane.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Lawrence and two sisters, Elizabeth Riscica and Joyce Walker.

A memorial mass will be held in the spring at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Cape Vincent Volunteer Ambulance Squad, State RT 12E, Cape Vincent, NY, the Salvation Army, 723 State St, Watertown, NY, or Hospice of Jefferson County, 425 Washington St, Watertown, NY.