Lawrence Franklin Newell

January 19, 1920 - December 5, 2017

Lawrence Franklin Newell Jr. passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at Lower Bucks Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 97. He was the beloved husband of the late Alberta Cline Newell; Preceded by his brother Robert Newell and survived by his sister Virginia Pratt; a devoted father to Roberta Olearchik, James Newell and Lawrence Newell III; loving pop-pop of Richie, Robin, Jill, Abigail, Rebecca, Christopher and Andrew, as well as four great grandchildren. Born in Trenton, Lawrence was a lifelong resident of Bucks County and an employee at U.S. Steel. A dedicated firefighter, he served more than 30 years with the Fairless Hills Fire Department and the Morrisville Fire Company. Rising through the ranks, he became Fire Chief at Fairless Hills and Fire Marshall for Bucks County. Lawrence spent his free time volunteering with the Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association and the Boy Scouts of America. A veteran of World War II, he served honorably in the Navy as a Seabee. As a member of the Military Order of the Cootie and commander of the Morrisville VFW, he participated in many local parades honoring veterans. Lawrence was known for his sense of humor. He spent the last years of his life in the company of his daughter Roberta and grandson Richie in Bristol. Family and friends are invited to remember Lawrence on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Edgely Christian Church, 1119 Edgely Ave., Bristol PA. A viewing will begin at 9:00 am, with a memorial service from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Rosedale Memorial Park, 3850 Richlieu Ave., Bensalem PA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fairless Hills Fire Department. To sign the online guestbook or send a condolence visit www.moldenfuneralchapel.com