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Francis Wayne Lawshe

Press Release March 24, 2020 at 3:58pm
Francis “Frank” Lawshe of Nokesville VA, died on March 16 2020 at Lake Manassas Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville Va, due to terminal conditions of liver cancer and liver cirrhosis. He was 61 years old
Frank was born in Colorado on April 7th 1958 to parents Maria and Norman Lawshe. Francis attended Fred Lynn Middle School in Woodbridge VA, and worked as a crane operator and rigger during his construction career in the Northern Virginia area. Francis is survived by his brother and sisters, as well as his children and many grandchildren. He was married twice; to Leslie 1979-1983, and to Lisa Marie 1999-2010.
Frank wanted to be remembered for his commitment to his family, and his family remembers him for his unconditional love and support.
His body will be cremated at Mountcastle Turch Funeral home in Woodbridge VA. Francis’ final resting place will be next to his wife Lisa Marie, at:
Dumfries Cemetary
17821 Mine Rd
     Dumfries VA 22026
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