Mary B. Lawler
Saturday, February 12, 1927
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Age:
88 years old
Saturday, February 12, 1927
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Age:
88 years old
Saturday, February 12, 1927
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Age:
88 years old
Mary B. Lawler
Mary Bridget “B” Lawler, age 88 of Rochester, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Golden Living West.
Mary Bridget Healy was born to Frank and Margaret (Keefe) Healy on February 12, 1927, on the family farm in rural Eyota, MN. She graduated from Eyota High School in 1943 and from Minnesota School of Business in 1944. She worked for Rochester Plumbing and Heating and for People’s Cooperative Power as their Computer Programmer, retiring in June of 1993. On May 28th 1949, she married Thomas J. Lawler at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Eyota, MN. The couple met while Tom was a customer of Rochester Plumbing and Heating. Together they had eight children, eighteen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.
She was a member of the St. Pius CCW, Saint Marys Auxiliary, and The Rural Robbins of Eyota with many of her good friends. Her favorite pastime was watching her grandchildren grow and being a fan of the Minnesota Twins. She was a wonderful cook and baker for her children and grandchildren and loved when family or friends stopped by to visit. Mom had a warm and generous heart, and everyone around her felt loved and welcomed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tom (2012), a son Terry Joseph, a granddaughter Bridget Therese, and her brother Francis and sister-in-law Sue Healy.
She is survived by her children Thomas (Joyce) Lawler of Thornton, CO, F. Matthew (Terri) Lawler of Rochester, James (Tami) Lawler of Rochester, Mary Kay (Steve) O’Neill of Schaumburg, IL, Kevin (Barbara Jo) Lawler of St. Paul, MN, Ann Marie (Todd) Young of St. Paul, MN, Theresa Lawler Downes of Eagan, MN, seventeen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass for Mary B. will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 10:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be in Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery in Eyota.
Memorials are preferred to the Rochester Ronald McDonald House.
Online Condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Mary B. Lawler has received the following condolences.
Dear Annie and Todd - I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. You were there for me and you know I will always be here for you. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Love,
Anna (and Mark) Magenheimer
Annie;
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I can only imagine how sad you must be. I am sure she is watching over and will always be with you in your heart. Sending you a big hug!
All my best
Teri Austin (IBM buddy/co-worker)
Annie,
My deepest condolences to you and your family at this time. While those that remain behind are deeply saddened by the passing of a loved one, it is also a time to rejoice in knowing she is with the Father and those that passed before her. Celebrate the memories of your mother and smile! Watch for the cardinal outside your window. All is well!
Thinking of you all today. Was thinking back when I was younger visiting the greatest cousins on the planet, I thought my dad (Francis) could whip up eggs and bacon, Aunt B. put him to shame. She made the world's best bacon. Great times and great memories. The Healy and Hodgson crew.
To my Lawler cousins - Thinking of you all today. Aunt Mary B was such a gentle woman with a beautiful, soft presence. I always felt "calmness" around her. She is with Uncle Tom again.
Take care
Lawler family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are sure all of you will remember her fondly and all those great times you had together, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,
Pam and jim johnson
TO ALL OF THE LAWLERS:
WHAT A SWEET AND GENTLE LADY YOUR MOTHER WAS. HER SMILE COULD LIGHT UP A ROOM. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER FOR HER WARMTH AND KINDNESS.
MARY, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
SINCERELY, GARY M. LUNDEEN.
To the Family of Mary B:
We send our very deepest condolences for your loss. When your family gathers together to celebrate her full life, you will be able to see and appreciate her inspiring legacy.
George and Lorraine Peterson
Matt and Terri,
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
The Herzog Family
ANNIE AND FAMILY JIMMY AND I ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.GOD BLESS
PEG AND JIMMY GEYER
Dear Kay, Steve and Family, So sorry to hear about your mom. What an amazing woman she was. We know she will be missed . Our prayers and love go out to all of you. Love ya, All the Meiers
Dear Kay, Steve and Family, So sorry to hear about your mom. What an amazing woman she was. We know she will be missed . Our prayers and love go out to all of you. Love ya, All the Meiers
Our deepest sympathy to Matt, Terri, and the whole Lawler family. We know your mom will be deeply missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days.
Laurie and Jim Korsmo
My mother Helen had many good things to say about your mother. Cherish those great memories. Even as we get older it doesn't get easier losing someone we love. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family!
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Lawler family. We were fortunate to know all of you. Your Mom was such a sweetheart. I am sure she is in a better place. But it is always sad to loose a parent. May she rest in peace.
God Bless,
Pork and Lil
I remember your Mom as always having a smile on her face. I am sure that she has that smile on her face when she again is with your Dad. It is never easy when it does happen, but she is with the BIG GUY, and her smile is making heaven a little brighter.
Bill & Kathy Bray
Tom, Joyce and Lawler family , our condolences to you and your family. It's not easy experiencing the loss of your father and now your mother. Are prayer are with you.
Kay---I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. It is so very painful to loose a parent....we both know that all too well. Hugs to you and know that I am thinking of you.