Lawry, William R.

William “Bill” Robert Lawry, 79, of Granby, beloved husband of Virginia (Oatley) Lawry, died Thursday, March 3, 2022 at home. He was born December 7, 1942 in WilkesBarre, PA, son of the late William Walter and Mary Elizabeth (Barrall) Lawry and had lived in Simsbury for 39 years prior to moving to Granby four years ago. He was a graduate of Lycoming College, Williamsport PA, and University of Rhode Island. Bill was an executive recruiter, having owned and operated W.R. Lawry, Inc. for many years. He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Simsbury, where he sang in the choir and was also part of the Tapestry Singers of Trinity Episcopal Church in Tariffville. He was a member of the American Society of Quality Control, the Farmington Valley Hikers Club and the “hiker/biker boys.” Bill enjoyed talking and making new friends wherever he went. He loved his family and was a champion grandfather. In addition to his wife of almost 56 years, he is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Lawry Tedder (Roy) of Simsbury, Meredith Lawry Hoydilla (Will Lassiter) of Ashburn, VA and his son, Jonathan Oatley Lawry (Maggie) of Simsbury. He will be dearly missed his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Nicholas Hoydilla, Cameron and Owen Lawry and William and Madelyn Tedder. Bill also leaves his sisters, Jane Lawry Jones (Jim) of Glenrock, NJ, Mary Lou Lawry Serafini (Jim) of Wilkes-Barre, PA and and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 12th at 1:00 PM in Palmer Hall at First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Donations in his memory may be made to: Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701-5192. Please visit Bill's “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome. com for online tributes.