GARDEN, Lawrence M., Jr. of Everett, formerly of Malden, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in the Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a long illness. He was 47 years old. Born in Malden, Lawrence lived in Everett for a few years. He worked for the Malden Evening News as their head pressman for many years. Lawrence loved music especially playing his guitars. Beloved husband of Jo-Ann M. (Liberatore) Garden. Dear and devoted father of Lawrence M. "Lance" Garden, III of Revere. Loving son of Sue (Edmonds) Garden of Malden and the late Lawrence M. Garden. Dear brother of Leah M. Garden of Malden. Loving son-in-law of Evelyn M. Liberatore and her late husband, Robert A. Liberatore of Somerville. Loving brother-in-law of Robert A. Liberatore of Wakefield and Judy and David Caton of Everett. Lawrence is also survived by his many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his beloved "pets". Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lawrence's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 4-8 p.m. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lawrence's memory to the Melrose Wakefield Hospital ICU, 585 Lebanon St. Melrose, MA 02176, would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty.