Obituary of Marian E. Lawrence

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Marian Lawrence on January 3rd, 2025 at the age of 84 after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born in Albany on March 29, 1940, she was daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Swint) Humler. She is also predeceased by her husband of 36 years Perry Lawrence and her eldest daughter Mary Smith. After Marian's time at Albany High School she became a long time resident of Castleton-on-Hudson with her husband. She spent several years working as a Bookbinder while raising three daughters. She retired as a Retail Store Manager in 2001 to care for her terminally ill husband. Marian enjoyed several hobbies throughout her life. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading and playing Bingo with friends. She was known as a social butterfly who made friends wherever she went with her kindness and down to earth nature. Marian's greatest joy came from spending time with loved ones. She was an amazing Mother, Nana, and Friend who was always there to offer endless love and support. She will be remembered for her generosity, kindness, perseverance and in her final years, immense bravery. Marian is survived by her daughters, Melissa (Pauly) Hurd, Carlie (Jason) Tompkins and her grandchildren Danielle Rathbun, Justine Rathbun, Austin Smith, and Jaxon Tompkins. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, friends and her precious cat, Velvet. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of 5 Spring at The Wesley Community and Community Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care provided in Marian's final days. Funeral services will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Marian's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.