Obituary for Lawrence Weems
Lawrence “Larry” Weems, age 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in West Ocean City, MD on January 6, 2023. He fought a long battle but succumbed to his illness. Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Wenonah, NJ to the late Don B. Weems Jr. and Marianne (Atwell) Rogers of Seattle, WA. He was preceded in death by his older brother Don B. Weems III, and a son, Robert W. Haberle Jr.
Larry worked many years as a machinist at Mobil Research & Development in Paulsboro, NJ. After an early retirement from Mobil, he ran his own ice cream business, obtained his CDL license and worked as a school bus driver in West Deptford, NJ.
His love of traveling in his RV led him to camp and work at Castaways campground in Ocean City, MD. This also led him to eventually move from “Jersey” to Ocean City, MD permanently 10 years ago. He thoroughly enjoyed his time as a bus driver at the campground and made many friends. Larry was also a shuttle driver for the Commander Hotel in OC, MD and thought highly of his coworkers there. He loved his four-legged girls, Emma and Jenny, and spent many hours walking them on the beach. Larry was an active member of the Elks Lodge #2708 in Deptford, NJ for many years. He was a NASCAR enthusiast and enjoyed going to the races. Larry was also an avid Philadelphia Eagles Fan and followed politics.
He is survived by his wife and best friend Theresa “Terry” Weems; his son Scott Weems (Nichole) of Swedesboro, NJ; his daughter Tammy Desiderio (Joseph) of Logan Twp, NJ; and his son Adam Haberle (Michelle) of Sicklerville, NJ.
Additionally, Larry is survived by his five grandchildren: Jordan and Cash Weems; Joey and Brooklyn Desiderio; and Dylan Haberle.
Relatives and Friends may visit from 9:30 am to 11 am on Saturday, January 21st at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where a memorial service will be held at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Elks Lodge #2708, 733 Highland Ave., Deptford Twp., NJ 08096 (elks.org) and/or Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Rd. Berlin, MD 21811 (savinganimals@worcestercountyhumanesociety.org) or click here to make an online donation.
Memories & condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com and/or www.easternshorecremation.com
Larry worked many years as a machinist at Mobil Research & Development in Paulsboro, NJ. After an early retirement from Mobil, he ran his own ice cream business, obtained his CDL license and worked as a school bus driver in West Deptford, NJ.
His love of traveling in his RV led him to camp and work at Castaways campground in Ocean City, MD. This also led him to eventually move from “Jersey” to Ocean City, MD permanently 10 years ago. He thoroughly enjoyed his time as a bus driver at the campground and made many friends. Larry was also a shuttle driver for the Commander Hotel in OC, MD and thought highly of his coworkers there. He loved his four-legged girls, Emma and Jenny, and spent many hours walking them on the beach. Larry was an active member of the Elks Lodge #2708 in Deptford, NJ for many years. He was a NASCAR enthusiast and enjoyed going to the races. Larry was also an avid Philadelphia Eagles Fan and followed politics.
He is survived by his wife and best friend Theresa “Terry” Weems; his son Scott Weems (Nichole) of Swedesboro, NJ; his daughter Tammy Desiderio (Joseph) of Logan Twp, NJ; and his son Adam Haberle (Michelle) of Sicklerville, NJ.
Additionally, Larry is survived by his five grandchildren: Jordan and Cash Weems; Joey and Brooklyn Desiderio; and Dylan Haberle.
Relatives and Friends may visit from 9:30 am to 11 am on Saturday, January 21st at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where a memorial service will be held at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Elks Lodge #2708, 733 Highland Ave., Deptford Twp., NJ 08096 (elks.org) and/or Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Rd. Berlin, MD 21811 (savinganimals@worcestercountyhumanesociety.org) or click here to make an online donation.
Memories & condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com and/or www.easternshorecremation.com