Born in Boston 102 years ago, Lawrence was educated in the Milton Schools. He resided for many years in Milton before moving to Scituate 60 years ago. As a young man he was an exceptional roller skater. Larry and his late wife skated on stage and were married on roller skates. He was a talented carpenter; he even built his own home. He retired from Stone Trucking, Cambridge where he was employed as a mechanic.

He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Dee) and the devoted father of the late Jeanne D. Grande. He is survived by his loving grandchildren; Valerie Grande and her partner, Ann Noble of North Weymouth, Laura Grande and her husband, Patrick Kilduff and Joelle Baehrend and her husband, Jeff all of Dorchester. He is also the great grandfather of Audrey Baehrend and Joseph Kilduff.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton Saturday morning, February 4, at 11. Visiting hour 10 to11 prior to service. Interment private. Visit www.alfreddthomas.com.