Earle Winston Lawrence of Spencertown, NY born on October 14, 1931, died on Thursday January 23, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospice in Hudson, NY due to complications after surgery at Albany Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his mother E. Pauline Lawrence and her husband Benjamin Semansky. A graduate of Averill Park High School, his life was filled with a variety of occupations and interests. Employed by Niagara Mohawk until his retirement, he also owned and operated Sno-Fun Ski and Snow Mobile Shop in West Sand Lake. He was a talented stone mason throughout the area.  Interested in buying and selling underdeveloped woodlands, he especially enjoyed the great outdoors. His hunting expeditions in Canada, Missouri and Montana, as well as New York State, fulfilled Earle's spirit of adventure and love of nature. Earle is survived by his long-time partner Ann Macintyre, his brother Jackson Lawrence (Betsy) of North Carolina, the children's mother Eva D. Lawrence, his beloved children Richard E. Lawrence, Peru, NY, Terry P. Lawrence, Queensbury, N.Y. and Tracey (Tom) Miller of Averill Park as well as one granddaughter, one great-granddaughter, many nieces and nephews in addition to his cherished Canadian cat Waskasiu, who will miss Earle always. If Earle could not live his life to the fullest, he was determined to explore new territory. Memories of him will sustain all who knew and loved him. As always he will walk to the beat of a Different Drummer. Burial was private for the immediate family on Friday, January 24th at Mountain View Cemetery in New Concord, NY and arranged by French, Gifford, Preiter, & Blasl, Chatham, NY. Contributions in Earle's memory may be made to Community Hospice of Columbia/ Green Counties, at 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, NY 12414.