Carol Anne Lawrence

Carol Anne (Bush) Lawrence, formerly of Old Orchard Beach and Waterboro, ME, and who lived in Rochester, NH, for the past 30 years was Promoted to Glory on November 3rd, her 84th birthday. Carol Anne was born in Sunbury, PA on November 3rd, 1938, daughter of Salvation Army ministers Major Robert and Major Mollie (Tamoosh) Bush.  Following in her parents' footsteps, Carol Anne also became a Salvation Army minister and devoted her time to helping people. Carol Anne loved church music and often played piano and sang during services.  She also played in the Salvation Army's hallmark brass band and timbrel groups.  Playing tambourine was a lifelong hobby and her self-professed "true love." Carol Anne was predeceased by three husbands: Ralph Furino, Edwin Owen and Reginald Lawrence. She is survived by her brothers Robert Bush II and Randall Davis, her children Robert Furino and Sharon Brown, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three nieces and two nephews. Carol Anne was a woman of faith who loved God and everyone she met.  She was blessed to be surrounded by friends and her legendary letter writing was a passion as she maintained correspondence with cherished loved ones old and new throughout her lifetime. The family would like to thank the loving staff and residents at Edgewood Centre in Portsmouth, where Carol Anne spent her final months, for the excellent care and friendship she received. The funeral service for Carol Anne will be held at Emmanuel Church in Rochester on Thursday, November 10th with a viewing period starting at 10 am, service at 11am and reception at noon.  Carol Anne will be laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco, ME. Donations in honor of Carol Anne's memory can be made to Emmanuel Church.