Jean W. Laurenson, 89, of Lorain passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Kingston of Vermilion following a long illness.

Ms. Laurenson was born on February 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Margaret S. (nee Scott) Laurenson.

She was a member of the Lorain High School graduating class of 1950. She attended the Lorain Light House United Methodist Church.

Ms. Laurenson retired as the benefits coordinator with Standard Oil, retiring in 1984.  She was a member of the Red Hatters. After every visit when leaving, we would say goodbye until tomorrow and she always said, “I hope so dear!” Aunt Jean will be truly missed.

Jean is survived by her nieces Lori (Chris) Stack of Lorain, Lisa (Thomas) Donovan of North Olmsted and a a nephew David (Tami) Roth of Jackson, WI. Also survived by childhood friend, Nancy (nee Nugent) Ziel and longtime friend Lou (Rick) Andrews of Cleveland.

Graveside services are being planned for early spring and will be announced. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Amherst, OH.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Friendship-APL, 8303 Murray Ridge Road., Elyria, Ohio 44035.

Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain assisted the family with the arrangements.