Mary Lawton

Mary Lawton passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2016, after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. She was 60 years old. Born in Dumont Hospital to John and Winifred McQuade on June 26, 1956, Mary would become the oldest of four daughters for the couple. Growing up in Edgewater, NJ Mary would go on to join their Volunteer First Aid Squad and was a member for over a decade. Mary later met Lee Lawton and the two were married on October 22nd, 1988. They became parents to Christopher and Brittany and later relocated to Manahawkin, NJ.

Mary was a loving woman who would help anyone she could. She was like a second mother to her younger sisters and continued to have a loving, nurturing soul her whole life. Everyone lucky enough to know her knew her as a sweet, caring woman. Her belief in God and her family support kept her strong in the face of cancer. Mary was never one to complain or show others that she was not feeling well and until the very end she cared about others so deeply and would always make sure everyone else was doing okay even when she wasn't.

She became a Grandmother a year ago when her son Christopher and his fiance Amanda welcomed a daughter that was named Lillian Mary Lawton in her honor. She adored Lily and being a grandmother gave her such joy and delight.

Mary is predeceased by her parents John McQuade and Winifred McQuade, nee Hussey. She also lost her sister, Jane McQuade in 2014.

Mary leaves behind her husband, Lee Lawton and the couple's two children Christopher and Brittany along with Christopher's fiance Amanda and their daughter Lillian. She also leaves behind two of her sisters, Kathleen McQuade and Betty Chevalier along with Betty's husband Mike, Other remaining relatives include her nieces Amanda Mcquade, Caitlin and Susan Chevalier and her nephews Peter Kempf and Michael Chevalier along with a great nephew, Aiden Kempf. Also in mourning are countless other family members and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held for Mary on November 12, 2016 at St. Mary's of the Pines in Manahawkin N.J. Gathering at 12 noon Mass at 1 p.m.

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