Charles Lawes

February 28, 1924 - July 28, 2019

At Bluewater Health, Sarnia, on Sunday July 28, 2019, Charles Lawes, 95 years of age, of Inwood passed away. The beloved husband of the late Ruth Lawes (nee McTavish) (2010). Father of Beverley (Lynn Devoin), Cathy (the late Rudy Reid), Carol (the late Bernie Sharpe), the late Murray and his wife Pamela and the late Marjory. Grandfather of Amanda (Jamie Dunn) and the late Gavin and his wife Cayce Butler and great grandchildren Lily and William. Brother of Karen (Ed Walsh). Predeceased by sisters Ruth (Wray Patterson), Shirley (Jack Snell) and Geraldine Heard. Charles was dedicated to family, farming and community service. He served as a Councillor, Deputy-Reeve and Reeve of Brooke Township from 1967 to 1978 and was elected Warden of Lambton County in 1974. He was an active member of the Lambton Ploughman’s Association for more than 20 years. Inducted into the Lambton Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2014. Visitors will be received by the family on Thursday from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, 4059 Petrolia Line, Petrolia, where a memorial service will take place on Friday August 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation (www.ceehf.ca) or a charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.needhamjay.com