William Gregory Lawler

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of William Gregory Lawler, “Greg”, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Greg’s spirit left his 61 year-old body at 8:35a.m., on Jan. 11, 2025, at Uconn’s Jack Dempsey Hospital in Connecticut.

Greg was a loving, loyal, generous, and much beloved son, brother, father, nephew, uncle, grandfather, cousin, and friend to many. Greg’s priorities were his children and family, who were the impetus for his educational and professional drive and successes.

While raising a family in Auburn and working full-time in Portland, Greg achieved an associate degree in electronics; a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, and Lean Six Sigma’s highest designation as a black belt professional. Greg was also recognized for patenting several of his ideas while working as a process engineer for the top “optical communications and semiconductor” companies in Maine and Connecticut. Greg built an impressive resume as an engineer and was heavily recruited until his career was cut-short in 2018, after being diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Greg was known for his: love of family, friends, and pets; intelligence and ability to fix things; sense of humor, kind spirit, welcoming demeanor; and for bringing joy and comfort to those around him. He had a passion for playing basketball, golf, and in his older years, for playing pool with his Connecticut friends and league team who won several pool tournaments. Greg leaves behind a legacy of love, friendships, professional achievements, and unforgettable adventures and memories. He will be eternally loved and missed by his family and friends.

Greg was born on April 11, 1963, in Lewiston and is survived by his: loving parents Jacquie and Gene Webb and Bill and Dee Lawler; brothers, Tim Lawler and Shawn Webb; sister’s Mary Ellis and Rebecca Lawler; children, Jesslyn and Joseph Lawler; grandchildren, Zander, Jacob, and Millie Lawler; nephews (four), nieces (four), uncles (nine), aunts (six), cousins (50-plus) and the rest of his extended family and circle of good friends.

A memorial service is scheduled for noon on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025, at East Auburn Baptist Church (in Auburn), followed by a Celebration of Life party from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m., at The Carriage House (in Lewiston). Inquiries can be directed to Tim Lawler at 207-749-3223.