Passed away at Ashburton on January 4^th, 2023. Aged 68. Now at Peace. Treasured husband and soulmate of Gay, loved Dad of Travis and partner Sarah, and the late Cole. Adored Grandad of Elsie. Much loved son of the late Gavin and the late Dorothy Thompson. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Anthea and Barry McLauchlan, Patty and Ray Vercoe and Helen and Roger Carter. Much loved uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Lawrence will be so sadly missed. Messages to the Thompson family c/- P O – Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers, donations to Prostate Cancer would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/lgthompson0401. A celebration of Lawrence’s life is to be held at the Hinds Community Centre, 20 Rogers Street, Hinds, on Wednesday 11^th January 2023 commencing at 2pm.