Roscoe S. Lawton, 89

Apponaug, Rhode Island

Beloved and loving husband of the late Enid (Long) Lawton passed away on January 5th. Roscoe was born at home in Apponaug to Alfred and Maude (Williams) Lawton. Roscoe grew up in North Kingstown and graduated from North Kingstown High School. His first job was as a spool runner for Rodman Mill. He served his country honorably as an SSGT in the U.S. Air Force, in England, Japan and Korea during the Korean War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Upon his discharge, he went to work for New England Telephone as a central office technician, retiring in 1991. After marrying Enid, they lived and lovingly raised their family on Poplar Point in Wickford. They enjoyed boating and were founding members of the Wickford Yacht Club. In his retirement, Roscoe became a talented bird carver when he and Enid weren’t traveling the country in their RV. In his later years, he was often found out on his whaler in Wickford Harbor. Roscoe leaves behind three daughters, Alanna, Patricia and Pam. His much-loved grandchildren Derek, Kerrin, Emily, Jessie and the late Jeffrey, and his great-grandsons, Kyle, Reston and Alden, all of whom provided him with a lot of enjoyment and love. Roscoe was predeceased by siblings Warren, Alfred and Margie. Roscoe was kind, generous, giving, patient and touched many lives in Wickford. He lived each one of his 89 years to the fullest.