LAWRENCE, Frank
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On May 16, 2021 at Colac.
Loved husband of Joan. Loved father, father in-law and friend of Vicki and Phil, Stephen and Sandra, Tracie and Neil.
Pa Frank of Kelsey and Mitch, Darcy and Emily, and Jessie; Erika, Mackenzie, and Annalie and Trey; Candice and Ashley, Jake and Nicole, and Kody and Grace. Great grandfather of Walker, Arliyah, Pypah and Koopa.
Funeral Notice
Service: Tuesday May 25, 2021The Funeral of Mr. Frank Lawrence will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 commencing at 1.30 p.m.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed. Click here to view.
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Oh Frank, there’s no feet big enough to fill your shoes. An amazing person whom I will remember as a loving , caring soul who gave so much joy to his community. Thankyou.
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Deepest sympathy and thoughts to the Lawrence family on the passing of frank what wonderful memories we cherish from the old time dances.
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Deepest sympathy to all Frank’s family. Rip Frank.
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To Joan and Family,
What a wonderful man Frank was, remembering working days in Myer.
Such a happy man always ready for a talk.
Sincere sympathy to you all.
He will be sadly missed.
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SYMPATHY TO THE LAWRENCE FAMILY THANK YOU FOR WONDERFUL MEMORIES FRANK PLAY NOW TO THE ANGELS SHOW THEM HOW IT IS DONE R I P
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Deepest sympathies to the Lawrence Family on the passing of Frank. Wonderful memories of a truly wonderful gentleman. Another music man gone to rest. R.I.P Frank from Rosanna & the Lo Ricco family
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Loving thoughts to Joan,Vicky,Stephen & Tracie. Frank was a fun loving person. His music will sadly no longer be heard but the memories will stay.
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Our Deepest Sympathy to Joan and all the Lawrence family. Frank was a generous and kind man, giving wonderful service to the Colac and district community.
Rhonda and John Danaher -
Condolences to Joan, Vicki, Stephen, Tracie and families. Great memories of Frank, his wonderful sense of humour and the music over the years. Dances at the Victoria Hall and many caberets. RIP Frank.
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Deepest sympathy to Joan and family on the recent death of your gorgeous Frank.He will certainly be missed by everyone who knew him.Their will be lots of great music and dancing in heaven now.Bye Frank May you Rest In Peace. Love from Peter and Bernadette Nolan and family.
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Deepest sympathy to Joan and the Lawrence family Frank will be always remembered for his music and friendly nature.
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Many thoughts are with Joan, Vicki, Stephen, Tracie and families on the sad loss of Frank. So many memories to cherish right back from the Gellibrand dances, Myer working days to more recent years. Frank was “everyone’s friend”, that happy face will forever be remembered. I hope they have some drums ready in that “special place ” Frank.
Sincere sympathy
From Betty, (Bevin dec), Mark, Dale, Sheree, Anna Kylee and families -
Deepest condolences to Joan and families. So sorry to hear of your loss fond memories of Frank from my Target days and old time dance nights. Frank touched lots of hearts ????
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Our deepest sympathy to Joan & family. Thinking of you at this time. We will remember Frank as a loveable and delightful gentleman with a wicked sense of humour.
We will miss you dear Frank.
Wendy & Charlie
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To Joan and Family
Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Frank was and will always be remembered as a true gentleman.
We will miss him.
John and Denise Guarracino -
R.I.P Frank. Condolences to the family. Always had a smile on his face and welcomed me to the target family…. forever remembered ????
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Deepest sympathy to Joan and family , frank was an amazing gentleman whom I am honoured touched my life . As an employee for many years at Target he will never be forgotten , I’m forever thankful that I was able to see frank only a few weeks ago .. a true gentleman RIP frank
My thoughts are with the family
All my love
Maree Hollander -
Our sincere sympathy to you Joan and family .thankyou for being such a great teacher Frank ,you taught me well.
“Yes but No.”
Coke & Rosie Newcombe -
Deepest sympathy to Joan and family fond memories of our working days with Frank at Bilsons in the sixtys..Frank was a true gentleman and a friend to all. He will be sadly missed.
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Deepest sympathy to Joan and families on the passing of Frank. A true gentleman, a brilliant entertainer and a terrific bowling mate. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Rest In Peace.
Brad, Janelle, Daniel, Tayla & Joel & Jayme. ❤️ -
Sincere sympathy to Joan and family. Frank provided our district with wonderful music over many years. His community contribution will be sadly missed. Many happy memories of good years dancing to his wonderful music. Always so friendly to us , Stewart and Vonda Carson.
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Deepest sympathies to Lozzo, Vicki and Phil, Stephen and Sandra and Tracie and Neil and families on the passing of Francois. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Frank can now beat his drums to his own tune. R.I.P. Rox and Scanners
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R..I.P. Frank, one of life’s true gentlemen and will be missed greatly. Condolences to Joan and family.
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Deepest sympathy to Joan & Family on the loss of Frank. Kind Gentleman always with a smile and cheery greeting. RIP Frank
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Deepest sympathy to Frank’s family. The fantastic memories of the old time dances growing up as a kid only bring smiles to my face. You were a true champ you will en missed dearly.
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My deepest sympathies to Mrs Lawrence, Vicki, Stephen, Tracie and families on the passing of Frank (Mr Lawrence). Find memories of our time as neighbours.
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Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Joan and family. Remembering Frank over many many years from Myer Colac to Target, to his amazing work at the aged care facilities. A community minded man, friend to anyone who knew him.
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Joan, Stephen, Vicki & Tracy.
this is one Red & White “Swan” that will be flying up and up.
R.I.P Frank.
Coral & Ken -
Sending you all our special love your way on your loss. Thinking of you all Joan,Vicki, Steve,Tracey and all families members during this very sad time. Frank was a beautiful man and always having a smile on his face and stopping to say hello. Frank will never be forgotten. Love to all Belinda nee (Ross), Rod and family xxxxxx ???? ❤ Joy Ross and Family too.????❤
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My thoughts go out to Joan and family on the loss of Frank. My mother and father, Jack and Ida McCorkell loved the old time dances at Elliminyt and I also enjoyed those nights with Frank and his band. Frank did a lot for the community with his music and will be sadly missed.
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The gentleman of all gentlemen. Frank you were such an amazing man who lived such an amazing life. We were so lucky to have been a small part of it. You have left a huge whole that will never be filled.
Thank you for being the wonderful man that you were.
Our love and thoughts to all of Frank’s loved ones.
Cindy, Dave, Jack and Billy Conway -
To Joan and family on the loss of Frank. A truly wonderful and genuine man.
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Many thanks Frank for your friendship on and off the Bowling Green. You were a man of many talents and above all a peoples person. Thanks for the memories.
R.I.P. Good Buddy whether it be “Swingbridge” or “Fossil”
Sorry I couldn’t get to see you in your last couple of weeks due to the damned flu. Not Forgotten.Love to Joan and Families.
Hilda and Roy Bentley
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Deepest Sympathies to Joan and Family on the loss of one of the biggest music legends ever to grace the many Oldtime Dance Halls and stages in Colac and Western District. Frank was one of the warmest, kindest, caring, and friendliest men you could ever hope to meet. I remember as a teenager hearing his band play Rock Around The Clock from outside the Pirron Yallock Hall in the late 70’s and being absolutely amazed by the sound of those drums in the hands of a master. That is etched into my memory banks forever. If you didn’t love Frank the man, you didn’t love life. His legacy will live on and he
will never be forgotten. He’s gone to join that Big Old Time Orchestra in the sky. My Dad Cyril will be welcoming him with open arms. R.I.P Frankie Lawrence -
Deepest sympathy to Joan & Family on the passing of Frank. Such a wonderful man. Many happy memories of listening to him & my Grandfather Alex Dalziel play in their band. Always such a gentleman. R.I.P. Frank, playing with the angels
Raelene McDonald (Boyd) -
To joan&family our deepest sympathy,frank was an amazing man& musician he will be greatly missed.love from Leonie,Sharon,Kerry &mandi Bowen &families
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Deepest sympathy to Joan and family on the passing of one of the most amazing men I ever knew. Frank was a true legend and i first met him while playing my saxaphone when I was only 15. He was a great friend to all my family (the O’Dowds) and I’m sure dad will be joining him for some tunes up above. Loved you Frankie and may you rest in peace my dear friend ❤❤ Rosie Egan-Philipson
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Deepest condolences to Frankie and family and also to all his patrons and musicians who danced the night away to his many gigs around the district. I remember Frankie visiting dad and they would have a great banter and have beer together (about the only time dad did imbibe) in the backyard in the sun or having a quick jam in the lounge room. Dear Frankie willed be missed as he was such a lovely sparkly guy! Love you Frankie!
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Our deepest sympathy to Joan and family on the passing of Frank a true gentleman from Eric and Eva
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Deepest sympathies Joan on the sad loss of your loving husband Frank
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Our deepest sympathy to Joan and family. Frank was such a lovely guy, always had a happy smile on his face. May he be at peace now but we will always remember his wonderful music. So many people have danced to his band over the years. RIP Frank.
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Frank’ your drums are now silent but your music will live forever. So many memories
Deepest Sympathy to Joan and family .
Love Dot Harbur Lyn and Maurie Oates and family. -
Deepest sympathy to Joan and family. We will miss you Frank from all your pool mates.
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Very saddened to hear the loss of Frank. I have many happy memories of working with Frank on the shop floor of Target, which often traversed into beers and gambling at the Central Bowls Club afterwards! A big character whose smile and friendly demeanour will be missed by all that knew him. My sincere condolences to Joan and the Lawrence family all the way from London, UK.
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My sincerest condolences Stephen, Sandra and your family on the passing of Frank! My thoughts are with you all! Love Annie Edwards (McGlade) and family xx
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It was an honour to have worked with Frank at Target many years ago, always a gentleman. Then later he appeared with his band when I worked in aged care, bringing joy to all. Deepest sympathy to the family ????
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Our thoughts are with you Joan and Families on the passing of Frank.
Colac and surrounding districts are a better place for the life long memories Frank has left those who attended Old Time dancing to the beat of his drums. Ken and Glad Cropley are already waiting on the biggest dance floor of them all , may you all dance and play on into eternity.
R.I.P.Frank.
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A great friend in life and music for 30 years. We were privileged to be part of the enjoyment your dance band gave to the people of Colac and district over many decades. We will miss your fun and friendship but will always treasure the memories of making music together.
Our deepest sympathy to Joan and family. Your best mates, Bill simmonds and Judy Comley. Go Swans! Rest In Peace, our drummer boy. -
Our Deepest Sympathy to Joan and Families with the passing of Frank.Just a Happy,Wonderful Human that Loved Life and made so many people enjoy life with him.R.I.P Frank.
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Deepest sympathies to Joan and family, I always enjoyed dancing to his beautiful music as a kid and then later playing in Frank’s band for a few years, lots of good fun times. Always up for a joke. Just a good bloke. RIP
Lisa Wallace
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My condolences to Joan & family on the passing of Frank, what a legend in Colac & districts he was, a wonderful musician & friend to everyone. He gave so much pleasure to a great number of people over many years RIP Frank.????????????????
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So sad to hear you’ve left us Frank,. Your methodical and patient way of teaching me how to play drums all those years ago took me into many genres of music, and instilled in me the joy of watching people happily dancing along to the beat. Thanks to you myself and others got to appreciate music and to know someone patient and supportive while learning to play. You’ll always be in our hearts and every beat of the bass drum. I know those whose lives you touched, both personally and musically, will remember wonderful times. May you rest in peace and keep the beat going in heaven.
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Deepest sympathy to Joan and the Lawrence family on the passing of Frank What a great mate thanks for the time we shared together, a special thanks for your organising of our Probus Bowls Day , a welcome smile thanks for the memories Frank .Time to sign off D 24 over and out . Mick and Eileen Mc Guane
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To Joan & family, sending our deepest sympathy to you all. Frank was one of life’s true gentleman and brought much pleasure to all, through his music and friendship. Rest in peace Frank the pleasure has been ours. You we’re a wonderful man. Sending all our love and prayers to your family. Debbie and Bill Melville & family. North Queensland.
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To Joan and family. Frank gave me my 1st drum lessons and started my career in drumming at Colac,Warrnambool and Mildura. A great teacher and gentleman. From Terry Croft and Jenny.
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A great friend in life and music for 30 years. We were privileged to be part of the enjoyment your dance band gave to the people of Colac and district over many decades. We will miss your fun and friendship but will always treasure the memories of making music together.
Our deepest sympathy to Joan and family.
Your best mates Bill Simmonds and Judy Comley. Go Swans! Rest in Peace, our drummer boy. -
We will miss all our lovely chats about golf and bowls. Frank always had a way of making you feel special and was always happy and welcoming. Our sincere condolences to Joan and families during this sad time. The memories will live on forever of a life well lived. All our love Noel and Kerrie xx
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To… Joan and Family, Our sympathy to you all…….A top musician…..Judy and Denis Ryan.
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To Joan and Family, My sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to hear of Franks passing.
Frank and I work together for a number of years at Target may years ago, Franks guidance, leadership and friendship is one that will never be forgotten and I am true thankful to have known him, Frank my mate may you rest in peace, may your music live on remembered forever forever remembered .Jeff Harper
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Sincerest Sympathy’s to Joan & family & all the Lawrence families. Frank was such a kind generous man with a heart of gold. He played at my late husband (Murray)& my kitchen tea so many years ago and then when we went dancing at Elliminyt & Cobrico dances to always get such a welcome. Then I saw frank lots of times with his Bill & Judy singing along and bringing his dancing friends to Merindah Lodge aged care in Camperdown where I worked at hospital for the last 20 years and was able to go over and dance while working he was wonderful to the residents & then I was able to be there at merindahs last day of music. Thinking of Emily & Darcy also
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Deepest sympathy to the Lawrence family on the passing of Frank, Always looked forward to a chat on the rare occasions we could meet We’ll miss those chances & will always remember Frankie as well as his music. RIP Frank.
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My Deepest Sympathy To Joan & Family, On The Passing Of A True Gentleman. He Will Be Sadly Missed By All That Knew Him. I Have So Many Great Memories, Of My Working Days With Frank At Myers & Target. If Only Those Walls Could Talk Frank. Rest Peacefully With The Angels My Dear Friend.
Love Christine Wines ( Doolan ) -
Fondest of memories for the uncle who laughed and smiled as much as his eldest sister. RIP, Uncle Frank. Deepest sympathy to Aunty Joan, Steven, Vicki, Tracey and families
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Deepest sympathies on the loss of your father, father-in-law & grandfather Steven, Sandra, Erika, Mackenzie & Annalie. May he rest in eternal peace.
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To Joan and Family, Deepest sympathy to you all,Frank was a special person.
From Tim and Dianne Ryan and Family.
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So sad to hear this. Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Lawrence family. I have very fond memories of the dances held at Lovely Banks in Cobden, with Frankie and his band and the dancers who came with him. There were many laughs to be had at our ‘themed’ dances, as well as toe tapping and memories to be recalled and also made. You were a true showman Frank, and I thank you ???? RIP
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Dear Joan and Family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy. Very sad to hear but also rekindles fond memories of you both from our time at Myer.
Doug and Pamela Robertson -
With sympathy and sadness. Joan and family, thinking of you all at this sad time reading of Franks passing. Memories of a happy funny man, now resting in peace.
Deb Linton -
Deepest sympathy to Joan & family. Remembering our days at Foy-Bilsons so long ago.
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So sad to hear the passing of Frank. Deepest sympathy to Joan and the Lawrence family.
The memories from the early days of Frank teaching me the drums, of when at Myers Frank filling bags of coal briquettes and looking so comical covered in black dust, to the hardware dept. mixing paint and charming the ladies with his cheerful conversation.
You will be terribly missed. R.I.P.John Dunstan
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