Ann Cathrine Lawrence, 83, of Troy, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on July 28, 1942, in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Small) Johnston.

Ann was raised in Somerville, MA and graduated from Somerville High School. She was a homemaker while raising her children and later worked as a waitress and cleaner in town before her retirement. A woman of deep faith, she was a parishioner of the Trinitarian Congregational Church and First Baptist Church of Troy, and choir singer for over 40 years. In her free time, she loved making floral arrangements for the churches, cooking and talking recipes, and hosting family and friends at her house for pool parties.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Richard Lawrence; children Wayne Kelly and wife Michelle, Brian Kelly, Colleen Santino and husband Dan, Jason Lawrence and girlfriend Janee; sister Cheryl Connearney and husband Rick; many grandchildren, and one great-grandchild with another on the way. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother David Johnston.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 11 S. Main St, Troy, NH.

Services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home, Chapel, and Crematories. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.