BANGOR – Walden P. “Wally” Lawson passed May 14, 2010, with family by his side. He was born Jan. 5, 1924, son of Walden E. and Daphne (Nason) Lawson. He was a long haul trucker and at age 80, was featured on TV for being the oldest pizza driver. He is survived by a son, Robert and wife, Eleanor, of Missouri; brothers, Gregory and wife, Vivian, and Richard and companion, Frances; sisters, Christina Read and husband, Bernard, and Marguerite Travis and husband, William; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special cousin, Theresa. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two wives, an infant son; brothers, Emery and Russell; and sister, Eleanor Eldridge. The family thanks the staff of Westgate Manor and Community Health and Counseling Service Hospice for their care and compassion. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor. Memorial contributions in support of his family would be appreciated, care of Christina Read, P.O. Box 88, Stillwater, ME 04489.
WALDEN P. ‘WALLY’ LAWSON
