Sophie Lawrence 98 passed away peacefully in Mississauga July 14, 2022.
She was born to the late Maria de Souza (nee Pinto) and Late Diogo de Souza Feb 10, 1924 in Bombay, India. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts 1947 and Bachelor of Education 1949 from University of Bombay
She was married to the late Lewis Lawrence in 1949 and is survived by her sons Francis (Aloma), Christopher (Luceta), Robert (Marise), and Michael (Serena).
Grandchildren Wendy, David (Kelly), Samantha (Brinsley), Sean, Chantelle (Jude), Marc, Keisha. Greatgrandchildren Owen & Nora, Eliana & Mikayla, Nyah & Kyra.
Sophie was a Founder and Principal of a Montessori school "Toddlers Academy" in Bombay for 20 years. She retired and moved to Canada in 1980. She devoted her time to her grandchildren and kept engaged in their interests of hockey, basketball, gymnastics, kayaking, golf, and musical bands. She was widely travelled across several continents, well read, playing the Piano and her favourite pastime Scrabble into her later years in life.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in the honour of Sophie Lawrence.
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Turner & Porter - Peel Chapel
2180 Hurontario, Mississauga, ON, L5B 1M8
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Monday, 25 Jul 2022 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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St. Christopher’s Church
1171 Clarkson Rd. N., Mississauga,, ON, L5J 2W1
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