August 1 1939 April 9 2020
GENEVA – Lawrence N. Fairfax, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2020 at Geneva Living Center North. There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Ontario County Humane Society, Happy Tails Shelter, 2976 Count Rd. 48, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Lawrence was born on August 1, 1939 in Geneva, NY, the son of the late George H. Fairfax and Nathalie (Smith) Fairfax. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1957. Lawrence (Larry) and wife Pauline Cronkrite Fairfax (Polly) traveled extensively throughout the country and last resided in Hiddenite, NC. Larry returned to the Finger Lakes in 2018 after the death of his wife. He and Polly previously resided in Arizona where they both worked at Rainbow Acres Care Facility for developmentally disabled adults in Camp Verde. Larry served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and was stationed on the USS Galveston CLG-3 from 1959 to 1963. Larry had a wonderful tenor voice and enjoyed singing in numerous church choirs throughout his life. The family extends special thanks for the loving care provided to Larry by the staff of Geneva Living Center South. Lawrence is survived by his brother, George H. Fairfax Jr. (Christine Hoffman) of Geneva; two daughters, Cari (Aaron) Boucher of New Hartford, CT and Jennifer (Chris) Morrow of Simsbury, CT; grandchildren: Caleb, Joshua and Ellianna Boucher of CT, Alex Morrow, Kaia Francis, CJ Morrow, and Dominic Francis of CT; step-daughter, Kimberly Lohneiss (John) of Hiddenite, NC and their 5 children; cousins: Fay Fairfax, Carol Fairfax Bullard (Worth), Constance Fairfax-Ozmun (John), Martha Mayfield, John Whiteford, and Cathie May (David). Larry was predeceased by his second wife, Pauline Cronkite Fairfax; his father George H. Fairfax; his mother, Nathalie S. Fairfax; and his sister, Linda Jean Fairfax. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lawrence N Fairfax please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lawrence N Fairfax August 1 1939 April 9 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Geneva, state: New York