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Lawrence Eisnor

1962 - May 19, 1990

Obituary from the PWACoalition's News and Views, June 1990 (issue 7):1

Lawrence passed away peacefully on May 19th at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, due to complications arising from AIDS.

Lawrence was diagnosed HIV+ in 1987, and fought a long and courageous battle up until the time of his death. Lawrence was a fighter, and even though he had to battle periods of ill health, he managed to remain employed until late 1989 and left at that time only when poor health and ongoing treatment made employment impossible.

Lawrence touched the lives of many who were newly diagnosed HIV+ as well as those who were also battling with both the emotional and physical complications which arise for those who are living with AIDS. He managed to help these persons through the many hours of volunteer work which he performed with MacAIDS and, more recently, with the NSPW AC when he became a member of our Board of Directors in October 1989, where he held the portfolio of Communications Officer. Lawrence first became involved with MacAIDS in 1987 and, at the time of his death, was also a member of their Board of Directors, holding the office of Treasurer.

Although Lawrence was generally a quiet person, he was also very observant and sensitive to the needs and feelings of those around him and was the first to come along at the appropriate time with a word of encouragement and reassurance. It was not only by his words that he touched many people, but also by his actions, such as his determination and courage when he personally was going through a period of bad health. He was not one to give up easily.

Lawrence was very close to his family, who stood by him the whole time and who continually encouraged him along and made it known to him by word and action how very much he was loved.

We will miss you, Lawrence, and we will never forget you and all that you accomplished to make the road easier for us to travel. We send your family our sincere sympathy for their loss and our love and prayers are with them all.

- Board and Staff of the NSPW AC

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