Black, Andrew ‘Lawrence’ Passed away peacefully at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Thursday March 19th, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Orillia and predeceased by his parents Andrew and Rena Black. Beloved husband of Jacqueline (nee English) for 54 years. Loving father of John Clarke and his wife Lisa, Andrew Black and his wife Barbi, Eddie Black and his wife Tonya, and Becky Collens and her husband Scott. Proud grandfather of Shaun, (predeceased Ryan), Keith (Taylor), Jacob, Katie, Megan, Alyssa, Andrea, Andrew Jr., Cohen, Trent, Tyson, Emma; and great grandfather of Colton, Stella, Alex, Logan, Rosa, and Chase. Lawrence will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by All nieces, nephews, family he also claimed as his own. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital through the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James St E Orillia (705)327-0221. Messages of condolence are welcomed www.simcoefuneralhome.ca