Obituary for
Rachel "Mabel" Lawson (McCartney)
LAWSON, Rachel “Mabel” (nee McCartney) -
Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the age of 97. Loving wife of John Ross Lawson for 69 years. Cherished mother of John “Robin” Lawson, Margaret “June” Sadowsky (Alan), and David Lawson (Sarah). Proud grandmother of Crystal Brogan (Scott), Stuart Lawson (Stewart), John Lawson (Natosha), Carolyn Sadowsky, and Hilary Sadowsky, and great-grandmother of Melanie Brogan and Addison Lawson. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Rachel McCartney and sister Charlotte Hopkins (late Michael). Mabel will also be missed by many extended family, friends and neighbours. Special thank you to the doctors, nurses and caregivers for their kindness and support over the last few months. As per Mabel’s wishes, Private Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Gathering will be held at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333, on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 4-7pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Mabel’s memory to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
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