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A. "Lawrie" Lawrence Barr
May 2, 1936 ~ October 29, 2017 (age 81) 81 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Don Kraemer
December 18, 2017 9:24 AM
I was so sad to hear of Lawrie's passing. He was kind and educated man who had a valuable impact on his community. I count myself lucky, having had the opportunity to meet him
Message from Kristine Swanson Munden
December 10, 2017 10:47 AM
Dear Carol, Janie, Susan and Lisa, my deepest condolences go out to you and your loved ones. Some of my favorite memories from growing up was going with Mr. Barr and the girls to the summer house in Vermont. Spending time on the lake, playing games with the girls, and hanging out on the raft were all thanks to him. And, every time I hear James Taylor, I think of us girls in the VW bus traveling from Peterborough to Vermont for a week of carefree summer fun. As an adult, I always enjoyed catching up with Mr. Barr upon return trips to Peterborough--most often I would run into him at Steele's. I will miss our chance encounters in Steele's when I am back in New Hampshire for visits. He was not my 6th grade teacher, but I do remember his students telling me that he had them memorize and recite poetry. He was a great teacher! Hugs and peace go out to you all. Kristine
Message from Bridget Howell
December 5, 2017 1:50 PM
Carol and family,
So sorry for your loss. I did not know Lawrie long, but the obituary demonstrates what an amazing part of the Monadnock community and town of Francestown he was. I loved the touching story of his students' calls and the poem written by his cousin about taking the girls hiking. We have made a contribution to the FIHS in his memory. He will be sorely missed.
Bridget and Brad Howell
So sorry for your loss. I did not know Lawrie long, but the obituary demonstrates what an amazing part of the Monadnock community and town of Francestown he was. I loved the touching story of his students' calls and the poem written by his cousin about taking the girls hiking. We have made a contribution to the FIHS in his memory. He will be sorely missed.
Bridget and Brad Howell
Message from Laura Doell
December 1, 2017 6:49 PM
I am so sorry. Lawrie was one of the kindest people I have ever known.
Message from Bill Fleck
December 1, 2017 11:00 AM
In a phone conversation with Janie she told me that one of her best memories of her childhood were the hikes she took with her Dad on Pack Monadnock. I related this to my brother Nick and the result:
Climbing Pack Monadnock
for Lawrie Barr
by Nick Fleck, 1st cousin
The mountains we ascend proffer ways to climb,
to see, to find a trail in summer sun and winter rime.
With him as with us
there was a choice of trails
kept now in the backpack of the past:
The Wapack - north and south, the cliff,
and Raymond's saved for last.
The approaches were from West, North, and South: from
Peterborough, Greenfield, and Temple's height,
through paths of light and gloom
to scrubby habitats-
the Swainson's Thrush's retreat
and where the Creeping Snowberry roams.
The multiple ascents with his daughters,
who he led across a sea of rocks
and over wild waters;
these - the best
climbs - were blest.
Climbing Pack Monadnock
for Lawrie Barr
by Nick Fleck, 1st cousin
The mountains we ascend proffer ways to climb,
to see, to find a trail in summer sun and winter rime.
With him as with us
there was a choice of trails
kept now in the backpack of the past:
The Wapack - north and south, the cliff,
and Raymond's saved for last.
The approaches were from West, North, and South: from
Peterborough, Greenfield, and Temple's height,
through paths of light and gloom
to scrubby habitats-
the Swainson's Thrush's retreat
and where the Creeping Snowberry roams.
The multiple ascents with his daughters,
who he led across a sea of rocks
and over wild waters;
these - the best
climbs - were blest.
Message from KEVIN'S ELECTRIC
November 21, 2017 3:25 PM
SO SAD WHEN WE HEARD THAT LAWRY PASSED AWAY . HE WAS A GREAT MAN, SO EASY TO TALK TO AND WORK FOR .
WE ENJOYED HIM AND HIS WIFE AND MOTHER IN LAW WHEN WE WENT OVER TO WORK ON THE HOUSE.
WE WILL MISS HIM
R.I.P. LAWRY
WE ENJOYED HIM AND HIS WIFE AND MOTHER IN LAW WHEN WE WENT OVER TO WORK ON THE HOUSE.
WE WILL MISS HIM
R.I.P. LAWRY
Message from Debbie Perullo
November 14, 2017 11:45 PM
So saddened to hear about Mr. Barr's passing. He was my 6th grade teacher. Each of us shook his hand everyday as we were dismissed. He instilled respect in all of us and I remember him for it to this day.
A candle was lit by Debbie Perullo
on November 14, 2017 11:42 PM
Message from Nancy Clarke
November 2, 2017 1:29 PM
Dear Carol and Lawrie's girls,
Lawrie was a dear friend and a special person.
His love for all of you was unending and meant so much to him. The years he spent as a teacher at SMS demonstrated the card and understanding all teachers should
Lawrie was a dear friend and a special person.
His love for all of you was unending and meant so much to him. The years he spent as a teacher at SMS demonstrated the card and understanding all teachers should
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