"I'm so sorry for your loss my deepest condolences....... May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort in this time of grief."
In loving memory of
Mary F. Lawton
July 9, 1941 - September 30, 2019
Our mother, Mary F. (Roberts) Lawton of Kingston, NY formally of Granville and New Paltz, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Albany Medical Center on 9/30/2019. She was a long-time hairstylist in Kingston for over 40 years and took pride in making her clients look and feel beautiful. She was a proud owner of Hair Pizazz and Nails for 25 years until her part time retirement.
Mom was a devoted mother to her 9 children and 3 step children. She taught us to embrace life, have fun, give to others, and most importantly taught us how to persevere through our struggles. She was a woman with charisma, style and had a fierce passion for independence and instilled that in her family.
Mom is survived by her children Diana and Scott Grey of Grahamsville NY; Alesia and Mark Clark of Sacramento, CA; Felicia Hall- Omar of Saratoga NY; Tina and Louie Shaw of Ocean Springs MS; Regina and Scott Lawton of New Paltz NY; Chana Saunders of Kingston NY; Melissa and Scott Serinsky of Hurley NY; Amanda and Ray Campbell of Hurley NY and step children, Jill Lawton of Kingston NY and Jeff Lawton of TX.
She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 5 siblings. As well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Allen Lawton, her son Duane Hall III, a great granddaughter, her parents and a brother. Mom leaves behind her beloved dog, Lizzy Lou who she loved dearly.
Family and friends are invited to gather for calling hours at Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Ave, Kingston, NY 12401 on Thursday, October 3 from 4 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be Friday, October 4 at 11am at the funeral home, followed by burial at the New Paltz Rural Cemetery. Donations in Mary's name may be made to the Hurley Fire Department, PO Box 181, Hurley NY 12443 or Ulster County SPCA at www.UCSPCA.org
She will be greatly missed by all of her children.
Tributes
"Melissa and family...So very sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking of you. Pat and Debb Reuss"
"I am so sorry , you are in my Thoughts an prayers ,She was a great woman to work with an call Friend !"
"I made donation to ASPCA in her honor. "
"I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your amazingly beautiful mom, grandma, sister and friend. I worked with her at C & C unisex for many years. I was just on here looking at my own fathers obituary to read comments when I saw her picture. Please except my deepest condolences and may she fly high and make everyone look even more beautiful on the other side. "
"Our hearts are broken. Mary was the best. She couldn't do enough to please each and every customer, young or old. Many times folks would ask where I had my hair done. I always said Hair Pizazz in Kings Plaza. She is with the Lord who will watch over her. May she rest in peace! Si & Audrey Countryman "
"I am so sorry to.hear this news. I admired Mary for her strength, courage and grace. Her family. Her greatest joy is her living legacy. We will remember her fondly. Carol.and Colleen Bouyea"
"So sorry for your loss. I first met Mary through our daughters Michele and Amanda. Mary was a beautiful woman who I very much admired. Her beauty was inside as well as outside. She raised a loving family and was the true Matriarch. May she R.I.P. and forever watch over her loving family. Love to all. ??"
"So sorry for your loss. She did my Mom's hair for years and always made sure she looked perfect. She had a wonderful way with the seniors. Be proud of the legacy she left her family. A beautiful lady inside and out. RIP sweet lady."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Much love sent your way from Ohio. Tim and Sue Law"
"God Bless and May you Rest In Peace.. you were like my second mom and I will truly miss your advice thanks for giving me my sister friends Chana & miss praying for preface for all of you and I?ll always be here for you love you all ... until we meet again mary???"
"I Love you Niney!!! You are my hero and my everything. You taught me so much but most importantly, how to love unconditionally. Thank you for every memory and every smile you have given us. We will all continue to make you proud. WE LOVE YOU NINEY!!! "
"A great lady she will be missed May she rest in peace"
"My dearest Mary.... the first day I saw you at the hair salon I knew you were for me. There you stood this stunning woman. Hair and makeup done beautifully not to mention your amazing style. Coming from Brooklyn I knew we would connect. And that was 29 years ago..... Mary you have been my inspiration and my fashion icon. I will miss you terribly. You never failed to ask about my whole family every time I saw you. I treasured our time together more then you would ever had know. You raised a beautiful family that I too hold dear to my heart. May you Rest In Peace and be joined with your son and your family. God bless all your family left on this earth. And May they continue your legacy. ????"
"To Melissa and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. What a beautiful lady who leaves behind a great legacy in all of you. Praying you find Peace in all the good memories. Kim Koenig Collen"
"Felicia and Alesia, Family and Friends: I am so very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It is so very, very sad. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.....deepest sympathy, Cora Berry"
"I am so very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Prayers to the family. Kelly Pirro Mellin"