Gary C. Lawrence Obituary

Gary C. Lawrence, "Moose" 70 of Norwalk died on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Norwalk, son of George "Mimi" and Helen (Trinkley) Lawrence, he was the husband of Sharon Lawrence for 11 loving years.

Gary was one of Norwalk's greatest all time athletes coming from Brien McMahon in the early 1970s where he excelled and co- captained the basketball team. After high school he was recruited to play softball professionally and for many local teams including his father George Mimi Lawrence's Tigers, Sonny's, Devito Bros, Snellman construction and many others. Gary also played football for Partners Cafe winning many championships. Gary is widely regarded as possibly one of the best athletes from Norwalk CT. He was a legend and will be deeply missed by his family and loved ones.

Gary is survived by his wife Sharon, two daughters Alyson Baber of MD, Nicole Lawrence and her husband Jesus "Chewy" Martinez of FL (and their children Eliijah Lugo- 19, Jaylynn Martinez- 17, and Peyton Martinez- 10) and Randy Rogers of Norwalk, two brothers, Bobby Lawrence and his wife Thea and Tracy "Moony" Lawrence and his wife Kathleen, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins, and his beloved sidekick Charlie, the poodle.

His family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct 12, from 1-5 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk.