TWU Mourns Passing of Mary Lawe

Mary Elizabeth Lawe (nee Heaney), widow of the late John E. Lawe, who served as President of Local 100 from 1977 to 1985, and International President from 1985 until his death in January 1989, passed away on Feb. 9, 2015.

Mrs. Lawe, a native of County Longford, Ireland, was a much loved and respected figure in both union and Irish circles for many years. She is survived by her son, Desmond, and daughters, Deirdre and Patricia.

Arrangements for Mrs. Lawe are as follows: Viewing: Weigand Brothers Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., East Williston, NY. Friday February 13, 2015 from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 9:30am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050.

The Family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Mary Lawe’s name to one of the following: Doctors Without Borders doctorswithoutborders.org/donate or St. Jude's Children Hospital. www.stjude.org.