Lawrence Milton Beatty, 77, nicknamed Larry, passed away peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester on January 22, 2019. After graduation Larry enlisted in the United State Army. Following basic training at Fort Dix Larry was sent to Fort Gordon for Military Police Training and Lackland Air Force Base where he received K-9 handler training. Larry loved his dog- they served closely together for several years. After successfully completing their training Larry and his canine partner were stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base where they provided security patrol services. After completion of that duty Larry made his way to Fort Hood, Texas where he was eventually honorably discharged as a permanent corporal. During his career in the Army he was awarded the good conduct medal, was a marksman with a rifle, a sharpshooter with the M-1 carbine and an expert with his service pistol.. In early 1965 Larry began working as a special police officer with the Northborough Police Department. On December 1, 1965, he joined the force as a full-time patrol officer. Larry was promoted to sergeant in 1983, a position which he served with pride and distinction until his retirement in September of 1993. After remaining single for almost 50 years he married the love of his life, Adele Kelly in July 1991. While working a 40 hour week with the police department Larry also worked full time as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, a position he held for over 40 years. Larry was also extremely active in the Vincent F Picard American Legion Post 234 of Northborough. He served as both commander and vice commander of “his” Post. Larry is survived by his step-sons Geoff Kelly of Northborough and Scott Kelly of Worcester. Memorial contributions to support the Northborough Post 234 Baseball Team, in Larry’s memory, may be made in care of Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234, 402 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532.
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