OBITUARY
Charles E. Lawler
Sunset Sunrise
September 17, 1960 - August 22, 2025
Charles E Lawler, IV affectionally known as “Buddy,” was born in Boston September 17, 1960 to the late Marjorie Ruth Lawler and the late Charles E. Lawler III.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years Victoria L. Lawler of Boston. Together they had an unconditional love that lasted through many tests thrown their way. When his wife ended up sick, he stood by her side never giving up. He loved her so much and she loved him. He was dedicated to her until his last day on earth, ‘til death do they part.
Buddy is also survived by his sister Sandra Eartherton and brother John Lawler both of Boston; his aunt Maxine Kilgore of Pembroke, MA; nephews Dennis J. Cunningham, Jr and Kamryn Eartherton of Charlestown, MA.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his grandmother, Mary Margaret; his brother Patrick F. Lawler; his brother-inlaw, Dennis J. Cunningham, Sr.; and his son-in-law Mark E. Spencer.
Buddy leaves to cherish his memory his children Andrea Spencer, Gidget Zollarcoffer, Gilbert Zollarcoffer, Mark Zollarcoffer, Pauline Corbin and Paul Donohoe all of Boston; his grandchildren Alchanice Sharpe, Omar Washington, Jr., Jordan Washington, Brandon Corbin, Jr., Kevin Corbin and Charlotte Rose Donahoe; great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
ORDER OF SERVICE
BISHOP COLIN C. POWELL, SENIOR PASTOR Officiant And Eulogist
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, 179 GLENWAY ST, DORCHESTER, MA
Minister Adam Littlejohn...Organist Legacy Ministries
Musical Prelude... “Amazing Grace” (Traditional bagpipes)
Invocation/Opening Prayer...Bishop Colin C. Powell
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Old Testament -Psalms 23
New Testament -John 14:1-6
Musical Selection.......“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
Poem...............................................Kaitlyn Donahoe
Reading Of Obituary.........................Pauline Corbin
Acknowledgements...........................Pauline Corbin
Remarks......................................Family and Friends (2 minutes)
Musical Selection..................... “Going up Yonder”
Eulogy..................................Bishop Colin C. Powell
Benediction..........................Bishop Colin C. Powell
COMMITTAL SERVICE
Legacy Chapel Chapel Ceremony
Musical Postlude... “Highland Spirit” (Traditional bagpipes)
O R D E R O F S E R V I C E
