orth Providence, his siblings; Robert "Bob" Kestler, of West Warwick, Carolyn (Michael) Skrzypiec, of Manchester, CT, his grandchildren; Colby Kestler, Bella Wiggins, RJ Wiggins, Michael Faria III, Christopher Faria, Caitlyn Benway, Olivia Kestler, Brayden Kestler, and Austin Kestler, his great-grandson; Jackson Knox, his brother-in-law; Bob Harvey, of Little Compton, and many nieces and nephews. Lawrence is preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Evelyn Harvey and Barbara Boutwell. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI. Funeral services will continue on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be private. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. The Kestler Family extends sincere appreciation to the Cancer Center at Newport Hospital for taking such good care of Lawrence. Donations in his memory may be made to the Cancer Center at Newport Hospital, 20 Powel Ave, Newport, RI 02840.