Gerald Clinton “Jerry” Lawton, 88, of Chardon, passed away on Sept. 21, 2024.
He was born April 10, 1936, in Norwich, N.Y., to the late Archie and Nellie (nee Weidman) Lawton.
He married Irene Tucker on Sept. 20, 1958, in Norwich, N.Y. The couple had resided in Chardon for 43 years.
Jerry graduated from Norwich High School, class of 1955, and served in the U.S. Navy.
He was employed for 20 years at Norwich Pharmaceutical Company and 20 years at Diamond Shamrock (Ricerca), in Ohio, where he retired in May 1998.
Jerry is survived by his three children, Melody (Scott) Judd Bell, of Andover, Ohio, Suzanne Mader, of Chardon, and Jerry (Ruthann) Lawton, of Norwich, N.Y.; grandchildren, Amy Callahan, Keri (Brian) Morris, John Mader, Kelly (Alex) Kimball, Rebecca (Dustin) Lewandowski and Brennen Lawton; great-grandsons, Kobe Callahan, Kaiden Callahan, Karson Aldridge, twins Caleb and Blake Lewandowski; siblings Sharon Amato, Marlene Gould and Richard Lawton; sister-in-law, Anne Tucker; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Lawton; brother-in-law, Lawrence Tucker; sister Linda Lawton; and sons-in-law, William Judd and John Mader.
Per Jerry’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral. The family will be holding a private burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, N.Y., at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
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