Obituary of Dorris Lawrence

Dorris Lawrence (Seldowitz) Born in Wellsville, NY, formerly of Lake Worth, FL and residing in Rochester, NY with her son and daughter-in-law, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband, Jerome K. Lawrence, parents Isadore and Anna Seldowitz, mother- and father-in-law Karl and Rose Lawrence, and her siblings Sadie Seldowitz, Alice Miller, Dr. Meyer Seldon, and Jacob Seldowitz. She is survived by her loving children Charlene (Keith) Lawrence-Ryan, Linda (Jerry) Carr, and Dr. David (Debbie) Lawrence, as well as her grandchildren Amy (Dr. Christopher) Tardif, Karin (Dr. Richard) Kurnot, Stephanie (Donald) Discepolo, Denise Smith, Shahin Roy, and Roshanna Lawrence. She leaves behind nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a respected and dedicated member of Temple Beth Tikvah, Lake Worth, FL and served as president of the Temple Beth Tikvah Singles’ Group, a volunteer at a children’s daycare, and lay clergy at a senior center, both located in Lake Worth, FL. She was an accomplished artist as well as a real estate agent. A private graveside service at the family’s request will be held at Britton Road Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sussman Palliative Care Unit, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 687, Rochester, New York, 14642.