In Loving Memory of Julie Lawrence (1946–2023)

It is with deep love and gentle sadness that we share the passing of Julie Lawrence, who left us peacefully on 17th October 2023, aged 77.

Born in Brighton in 1946, Julie was the kind of person who quietly shaped the lives around her. A devoted mother, spirited grandmother, loyal friend, and the warm heart of every room, she was loved deeply and will be missed endlessly.

Julie trained as a nurse in the 1960s, caring for others with compassion, humour, and an unshakeable calm. She married David in 1974, and together they built a home full of laughter, fresh-baked scones, and slightly too many houseplants. She raised two children with patience and pride, and became the sort of grandmother children dream of — playful, thoughtful, and always ready with a bedtime story or a secret chocolate stash.

She loved crossword puzzles, late-afternoon gardening, and Abba’s “Dancing Queen.” Her roast potatoes were the stuff of family legend. She could never quite remember how to send a text, but she never forgot a birthday.

Julie believed in kindness, in keeping things simple, and in finding joy in small things: a walk by the sea, a good book, a warm hand to hold.

She leaves behind a family who adored her, a garden that will miss her care, and a legacy that will bloom in every life she touched.

Her story — like her love — lives on.
May she rest peacefully.

“She never needed the spotlight - but she lit up every room.”

— David Stephen Lawrence (Husband)

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“Julie had this way of making everyone feel seen — like you were the only person in the world that mattered in that moment.”

— Sarah Lawrence (Daughter)

Life Timeline

  • 📍 Born in Brighton, 1946

  • 🎓 Graduated nursing school, 1967

  • 💍 Married David, 1967

  • 👶 Became a mum, 1975

  • ✈️ Trip of a lifetime to New Zealand, 2005

“Aunt Julie made the best roast dinners and gave even better advice. She taught me how to knit and how to trust my gut.”

— Amelia Rhodes (Niece)

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