Barbara Lawlor, age 90, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Sunrise of Westtown.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of George William Payne and Virginia (Moore) Payne. She graduated from Yeadon High School in 1945, and got a degree in business from Drexel University in 1949. In tenth grade she met her lifetime sweetheart, Tom. They got married in April, 1950, and stayed very happily married for almost 68 years. They shared their love of travel, camping and history with their 7 children. Barbara enjoyed family, reading, jigsaw puzzles, Delaware Symphony Orchestra, and many types of music and plays at the Playhouse and the Grand Opera House. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, and traveled all through the United States and over 53 foreign countries.
She was pre-deceased by only her parents. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Thomas B. Lawlor, of Wilmington, and 7 children, Kathy Simpson (Dave) of Newark, DE, Thomas B. Jr. (Tim) (June) of Roanoke, VA, Anne McKenica (John), of Plantation, FL, Dan (Patti) of Houston, TX, Mark (Mary Lou) of Wilmington, DE, Nora Copes of St. David, PA, and Bill of Wilmington, DE. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a brother, Bill Payne (Ilse), of Lewes, DE, a brother in law, Lyn (Bob) Lawlor of Basking Ridge, NJ, and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
The family would like to thank Sunrise of Westtown and Willow Tree Hospice for the compassionate care given in the last few months.
Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, March 1, from 5 PM to 7 PM at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 2 at 11 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington. Burial will be held at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grand Opera House, or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
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