Lawrence W. Cole's Obituary
.Rev. Lawrence W. Cole of Hudson, FL, passed into Glory to be with the Lord Jesus on September 11, 2011. He was born in Sanford, Maine the son of Harold W. and Olga M. Cole. He lived most of his life in the New England area retiring to Hudson 13 years ago.He was educated at Brown University, a graduate of Northeastern University and Dallas Theological Seminary. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Rev. Cole was a devout Christian serving the Lord as Pastor of the Church of the Open Door in Harvard, MA; Asst. Chaplain at Fort Devens, Ayers, MA; Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Grasmere, Goffstown, NH; Asst. Pastor of the Turner Village Baptist Church in Turner, ME. He led many home Bible classes through the New England area. He was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting, fishing and sailing. Friends will remember the great meals he served, he was an excellent cook.He leaves his wife of 64 years, Evelyn M. of Hudson, FL, his daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn I. Hermandinger (Brian W. Hermandinger) of New Port Richey, Fl; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren of Manchester, NH; a sister, Natalie of Worcester, MA and extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his son, David. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011, 11:00am at Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Hudson, FL, 8806 Casper Avenue, Hudson, FL 34667. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service. There will also be a service of remembrance in Ocean Park, ME at a later date.Memorial contributions may be given in his name to Dallas Theological Seminary, 3909 Swiss Ave., Dallas, TX 75204.
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