William I. Lawrence Jr., 85, died at home in Pelham, New Hampshire following a short illness. William was the son of Gertrude and William Lawrence. He had been a long time resident of Fitchburg and Worcester, Mass and for the past 25 years, had been a resident of New Hampshire. He was retired from the Fitchburg Paper Company where he had been employed for 25 years. Mr. Lawrence leaves behind his wife, Janet; three daughters, Elizabeth and Linda, of Pelham, NH, Patricia Triba of Jacksonville, NC; their children, Philip Fleming of Pelham, NH, Michael Fleming of Hudson, NH and Larissa Johnson of New York City a son, William Lawrence and his children, Megan and William Lawrence of Dover, NH. He was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie Billingsley. The funeral arrangements are private. Condolences may be sent to the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central New England Chapter, 101 A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.