Veronica Ann (Maupin) Lawrence

Veronica Ann (Maupin) Lawrence, 98, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving children - just one week shy of her 99th birthday. Born on December 9, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio, Veronica was the daughter of Lucille and Charles Payne. She grew up alongside her siblings, Jack Wherle and Virginia Ridge.

She was happily married to her adoring husband, Dawson (Buck) Maupin, for 52 years. Together, they raised five children: Candace, Timothy, Leslie, Penelope, and Kimberly. Her family grew into a legacy she cherished deeply - 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Veronica later shared eight years of marriage with Jack Lawrence.

Veronica devoted more than 50 years to the Lady Shriners, proudly serving with the Dendarah Court and its patrol unit. She was a member of the Maumee Elks, the Toledo Metropolitan Ladies Club, and volunteered generously at MCO Hospital. Her life was marked by service, community, and connection.Veronica lived a vibrant social life. She enjoyed playing cards - especially bridge and euchre - boating as a member of Toledo Yacht Club, golfing, traveling, reading, and being surrounded by friends. She was known for her beauty and her timeless style. She was also known to never leave the house without her lipstick.

Above all, Veronica's greatest joy and legacy was her family. As the matriarch, she was the glue that held generations together, creating traditions, memories, and a sense of closeness that will continue for years to come.

She is survived by her children Timothy Maupin, Pene (Mike) Nino, and Kim (Jeff) McNally, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Charles, her brother, Jack, her sister, Virginia, her husbands, Dawson and Jack, her daughters, Candy and Leslie, her grandsons, Timmy and Chad, and her great-granddaughters, Starr and Violet.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 1:00 - 4:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, (Southwest Chapel) 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, Ohio 43614, with a service immediately following at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children's Hospital, organizations close to Veronica's heart.