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Lawrence E. Dills

By Joshua Smith

Lawrence E. Dills, 82, lifelong resident of East Bethany, passed away on July 20, 2022 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born November 14, 1939 in Batavia, a son of the late Lamont and Clara (Squires) Dills.

Lawrence enjoyed riding his Harley, scuba diving, skiing, rollerskating, traveling, working on cars and reading.  He was a miner for 28 years at Retsof Salt Mines.

Surviving are his siblings, Pat (Wilbur) Lewis, Douglas (Maureen) Dills, Gary (Myrna) Dills, James Dills, Robert (Betty) Dills and Nancy (Steve) Rankin and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Along with his parents, Lawrence is predeceased by his brother, John Dills.   

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department, 5253 Old Telephone Road, East Bethany, NY 14054.  

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements for Lawrence were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

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