Dorothy J. Lawrence

CAPE ELIZABETH Dorothy J. (Dobrowsky) Lawrence, 85, of Pond View Rd., died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Maine Medical Center. Born in Portland on December 4, 1929, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Arbachesky) Dobrowsky. She married Albert Lawrence on July 29, 1961. Together, they shared 54 years of marriage and raised their 2 sons. Throughout her life, Dorothy was an active communicant in St. Louis Church. For several years she was the organist, bookkeeper, a member of the Womans Society, and volunteered countless hours to the church to assist with suppers, fairs and various events. She was a notary public and loved helping new Polish immigrants adjust to life in the Portland area. She helped them with their taxes and even performed marriage ceremonies. Dorothy adored the time she spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Albert Lawrence of Cape Elizabeth; two sons, Al Lawrence and wife Debbie of North Easton, MA, and Richard Lawrence of Portland. Also survived by her sister, Mary Campbell of South Portland; grandchildren, Erin, Samantha and Christopher; niece and nephew, Cathy Campbell and Michael Campbell. Relatives and friends are invited to Dorothys Graveside Service on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 10AM at Old Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. To view Dorothys memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com.