from the February 26, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle
Canaan, NH–Robert Edward Lawson, Sr., 51, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Laconia, NH Sept. 13, 1945, the son of Kenneth and Viola (Bragg) Hooker Sr. He attended schools in Epsom, Canaan, and was a graduate of Lebanon High School – Class of 1964. He had been employed by NYNEX in Lebanon as a mechanic for 25 years. He was a member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks, and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #2320 of Manchester. He enjoyed working out in the gym and flower gardening. He was married to Esther Woodley, May 7, 1994. Memorial Contributions in memory of Robert may be made to: The Norris Cotton Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.
Survivors include: Wife, Esther (Woodley) Lawson, Enfield, NH; Mother, Viola (Bragg) Hooker, Meriden, NH; Son, Robert Lawson, Jr., Claremont, NH; Daughter, Laurie Ulbricht, Yorktown, VA; Stepdaughter, Vicki McAlister, Canaan, NH; Stepdaughter, Karen Hammond, Lebanon, NH; Sister, Linda Bean, Deerfield, MA; Sister, Cindy Passner, Hanover, NH; Sister, Carole Kennedy, Philidelphia, PA; Sister, Donna Clark, Haverhill, NH; Sister, Linda Labbie, Ryegate, VT; Brother, Ken Hooker, Jr., Canaan, NH; Brother, Richard Hooker, Cambridge, NY; Brother, Timothy Hooker, Claremont, NH; Brother, Kevin Hooker, Meriden, NH; Brother, Thomas Hooker, Lebanon,NH; 2 grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by: Father Kenneth Hooker, Sr.