John R. Laverty 's Obituary
John R. Laverty
Of Annapolis, MD passed away peacefully on August 6, 2012.
He was born on January 31, 1932 and grew up in Gorham, Maine. He is survived and so well loved by his wife of 53 years, Norma Laverty, their children Susan Lowen & her husband Martin and Linda Armstrong & Steve, grandchildren Thomas & his wife Nadege, Matthew, Michael, and Evelyn, and his brother Edwin Laverty.
John served in the US Navy, then spent most of his career as an electrical engineer supporting NASA's space exploration missions. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and delighting all his friends and family, whom he adored, with his guitar playing and singing.
A memorial service celebrating John's life will be held on Tuesday, August 14th at 11:00 am at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 522 Main Street in Laurel, MD.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in John's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1041 State Route 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054.
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