Obituary of Lawrence Lockhart

Peacefully, with his loving family by his side and after a long and courageous battle with MS [Multiple Sclerosis], Lawrence passed away at the age of 78.  He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years Linda Mary [Tweddle] of Bayfield, their daughter Lori (Creamie) of Lighthouse Cove and her precious family: husband Bill Finch and grandsons Mitchell (Shey) & Logan (Maddy) and our son Mark of London and his precious family: wife Lisa, granddaughter Mya & grandsons Tyler & Brycen (Abby).

He will be sadly missed by the Lockhart family: Lorraine & the late Frank (2009) Turpin of Owen Sound, Joyce & Ernie Schlegel of Strathroy, Ron & his partner Terri of London, Wes & his partner Cheryl of Wyoming.  He will also be sadly missed by the Tweddle family: Barry & the late Barb (2020) of Ailsa Craig, Doug & Pat of Strathroy, Jim & Marcia of Mitchell and Bill of Mitchell.  Sadly, missed by many nieces & nephews.

Predeceased by his parents: Wellington & Sarah [McIntyre] Lockhart and infant brother Robert and by Linda’s parents: Milton & Mary [Dorman] Tweddle.

Lawrence and Linda were married on May 22, 1971. Linda was the love of his life. His life’s work was with Stewart Seeds in Ailsa Craig, Ciba Crop Protection in Cambridge & Syngenta Seed Corn Production in Cottam.  He retired in 2001 after 35 years.  His life’s passion was fishing.  Following retirement in 2001, Lawrence and Linda moved to Bayfield where he became an active member of the Bayfield Angler’s Association.  In 1964, as a teenager, he and a group of young musician friends formed a dance band called “The Casuals”.  They became quite popular, playing for dances at the local high school in Parkhill, at the hall in Ilderton, at the London Fair and many other venues.  In later years, he and Linda enjoyed cruising in their classic Ford Mustang and attending local car shows with family and friends.

A special heartfelt thank-you to the staff of the Exeter Villa Nursing Home for all their love, care and compassion for Lawrence.  Many special friendships were made and will never be forgotten.

Cremation has taken place.  Visitation will be held in DENNING’S of AILSA CRAIG, on Wednesday October 16, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.  A private family service will be held.  Interment in Mars Hills Cemetery.

Memorial donations to any local food bank or Children’s Hospital ~ LHSC would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.ailsacraigfuneralhome.com