Earl Lawrence Jr.

Mr. Earl Lawrence Jr. 83, of Newtown, died peacefully Monday, November 28th in Danbury Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Rose M. Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was born Dec. 19, 1927, in Monkton, VT, son of the late Earl and Helen Lawrence. He was a US Army veteran and in his earlier years, was employed by Dolly Madison, later known as Baskin & Robbins in Southbury. He was part owner of GC Lawson Farms and later employed at Marcus Dairy in Danbury until his retirement. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Terry Lynn Lawrence of Southbury and Ruth Ann Potter of Newtown; two brothers, Allen Lawrence and Arnold Lawrence, both of Southbury; two sisters, Barbara Palmer of Southbury and Dorothy Hawkins of Santee, CA; and four grandchildren, Justin Serke and Garett Serke, both of Southbury, Brittany Baisch of Rochester, NY and Sarah Potter of Newtown. The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the staff of the 7th floor Intensive Care Unit in Danbury Hospital for their care and compassion. Calling hours: Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carpino Funeral Home, 750 Main Street South, Southbury. Graveside service Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Newtown Village Cemetery, Newtown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Lawrence's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, Inc. 38 Richards Avenue, Norwalk,CT 06854-2318 For online condolences, please visit www.carpinofuneralhome.com