Apr 15, 2021 Adrian Paul Lawrence, 82, born and raised in Wilmington, passed away April 2, 2021, peacefully in his home. Born to Adrian and Beatrice Lawrence on Dec. 12, 1938, he went into the Marine Corps from high school to proudly serve his country from 1958 to 1964. He married Andrea Morford in April 3, 1965, and they were together for 56 years. After the Marine Corps he worked at Whiteface Mountain and then the Carpenters Union, from which he retired. Adrian worked for Essex County as a heavy equipment operator, from which he retired. Adrian was also a lifetime member of the Wilmington Fire Department, where he served his community with pride.