LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – Judith (Risbara) Lawrence, 85, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away on Jan. 26, 2026.
Born in Portland in 1940 to Antoinette and Frank Risbara. She was educated in Portland Schools graduating in 1958.
For most of her life she was employed in the hospitality industry in Maine as well as in Sarasota Florida, retiring just six years ago.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Ray Lawrence as well as her first husband Gene Leighton.
She is survived by her brother Frank of North Fort Myers, Florida; her daughters, Ann of Portland, Dawn of Standish and son Gene of Sarasota, Florida and her grandson Matthew of Standish. She is also survived by many cousins and lifelong friends
Per her request there will be no services. Arrangements by Your Traditions Mortuary of Sarasota, Fla.
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