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Lawrence W. ‘Lug’ Kidd

ESCANABA, Mich. — Lawrence W. “Lug” Kidd, 93, of Ford River, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 at the Northwoods Place in Escanaba.

Lug was born Feb. 4, 1926, in Escanaba, Mich., the son of John H. and Mayme (Dufour) Kidd Sr. He attended and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1944. He was united in marriage to Mary Jean Rian on Oct. 2, 1948. Lug worked as a boat builder with his brother, Emer, at T. D. Vinette Co. for many years and later retired from Gallagher Marine.

In addition to his loving wife of 71 years, Lug is survived by: one son, Lawrence (Helen) Kidd Jr. of Escanaba, Mich.; two daughters, Kathryn (John) Blair of Gladstone, Mich., and Jacqueline (Terry) Moore of Davisburg, Mich.; special nephew, Emerson “Butch” Kidd of Escanaba, Mich.; two sisters, Ulaine Schram of Clawson, Mich., and Donna Marenger Kozak of Rock, Mich.; grandchildren, Jessica Blair, Nicole (Scott) McNeish, David Blair, Jacob Moore, Trevor Moore, and Andrew Locar; and two great-grandchildren, Nehemiah Blair and precious baby McNeish due in September.

In addition to his parents, Lug is preceded in death by sisters, Nellie Mae and Patricia; brothers, Emerson, John Jr., and Allen; and two infant daughters, Kathleen and Jean.

A memorial mass is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish with Rev. Fr. Timothy Ferguson officiating. A luncheon will follow in the parish basement. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Kidd family. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com where you can leave a message of condolence to the family.