Neil Lawrence, Age 45, Was Island Pharmacist

Memorial services to honor the life of Neil Spence Lawrence were held on Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Granville Cemetery in Granville. Neil died unexpectedly at home on August 29.

Born March 6, 1958, Neil was the son of Elizabeth S. Lawrence and the late Wallace R. Lawrence of Granville. He leaves two brothers, Russell Lawrence of Edgartown, and David Lawrence of Agawam. He also leaves an aunt, Marjorie Anderson of Vineyard Haven.

Neil was well known for his excellence on the softball field on which he played for nearly 20 years. As a ballplayer he traveled to many parts of the country to participate in state and national tournaments. He was also an avid bicyclist. He loved Martha's Vineyard and would often take advantage of the beaches at sunset to enjoy their beauty.