Mr. Lawrence Robert Colpitts, of 11 Maxwell Dr. Sussex, New Brunswick passed away peacefully at home on the evening of March 20, 2001 after a lengthy illness. Lawrence was born in Hartland, New Brunswick on March 27, 1936, and was the son of the late Robert and Marguerite (Wheaton) Colpitts. He is survived in his immediate family by: his wife, Sylvia (Brownrigg) Colpitts; his son, Blois Colpitts and his wife Jennifer Callbeck, two grandsons, Campbell John Colpitts and William Daniel Colpitts of Halifax, Nova Scotia; his brother, Kenneth N. Colpitts and his wife Pam Blue of Edmonton, Alberta; and his step mother, Shirley Colpitts of Moncton, New Brunswick; as well as several nieces and nephews. Lawrence was predeceased by his son Daniel Lawrence Colpitts who passed away suddenly in 1987 and by his brother Clyde Colpitts who passed away in1986. Lawrence was a retired bank manager having worked in the banking industry with the Bank of Nova Scotia and Central Guaranty Trust Company for collectively over 30 years. He loved people and he loved banking. He will be missed by his family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176), A graveside funeral service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, Petitcodiac, New Brunswick at a late date in May, 2001 with his good friend Rev. Bob Hussey officiating. Donations made to Red Cross Equipment Fund H.E.L.P, the Red Cross (www.redcross.ca) or the memorial of the donors choice would be appreciated by the family.