Lawrence J. Desmond Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lawrence J. Desmond, age 92, passed away March 27, 2010 at Ebeid Hospice Residence. He was born May 16 1917, the fourth of six children, to John and Myrtle Desmond in Toledo. Lawrence attended Rosary Cathedral and Gesu School before graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1934.He worked at the post office, Dana Corporation, Toledo Scale for 20 years, before retiring as the director of purchasing of Baron Steel in 1981. Lawrence was a member of Christ the King Church since 1952, where he served as an usher. He was a master woodworker, making clocks and ships for his family and friends, loved to shoot pool and was an avid reader. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 70 plus years, Loretta; children, Terrence (Margaret) Desmond, Anita (Dan) McKenzie; grandsons, Terry John Desmond, Jesse and Justen McKenzie; great grandsons, Terry Jordan and Casey Drew Desmond and brother, Robert (Louise) Desmond. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Ebeid Hospice Residence for the exceptional care given to Lawrence in his final days. Friends are invited to visit from 3:00 to 8:00pm Wednesday at Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania Avenue. Services will be held 10:00am Thursday at Christ the King Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio 1002 Garden Lake Pkwy, Toledo, Ohio 43614 or Christ the King Church. Online condolences may be left at www.ansberg-west.com

Lawrence J. Desmond

May 16, 1917 - March 27, 2010