Bruce Scott Laraway, 83, died on May 15, 2020 at Havenwood Assisted Living in Lexington, Virginia after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers.

He leaves his wife of 59 years, Lynne (Kellerman) Laraway; his daughter, Lisa Black and her husband, David; his son, Scott Laraway and his wife, Apryl; and grandchildren, Kristin, Justin, Casey, Rory, and Riley.

Bruce was born and raised in Sidney, N.Y.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mildred Scott Laraway, and his younger brother, Richard.

Bruce graduated from Broome Community College with a degree in engineering science. He then moved his family to Buffalo to continue his education. He graduated from University of Buffalo with an industrial engineering degree.

Bruce worked for the University of Buffalo in the Physiology Department as a facilitator for the Hyperbaric Chamber for 30 years, retiring to Lexington in November 1999.

Bruce and Lynne shared a love to travel. They took many trips around the country with their Goldwing motorcycle and later in their Miata.

A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Cailles at Trinity United Methodist Church at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in memory of Bruce Laraway to Rockbridge Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.