Dresden- Lawrence M. Cook Sr., 73, passed away July 21, 2012 after a long illness.

He was born the son of Wallace F. and Gladys (Berry) Cook, in Winthrop on January 17, 1939 and attended Winthrop schools.

Lawrence spent close to 30 years at the Woolworth Estate in Monmouth, first working there then managing the grounds. He then went to work at Dennison Farms in Bowdoinham for many years, where he thoroughly enjoyed working the land and watching things grow. After he retired he moved to Dresden, where he and his son Barry operated Cook Enterprises, building handmade furniture.

Lawrence loved fishing and hunting, once making it into the Big Bucks of Maine club with a 200+ pound deer. He was an avid NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt fan. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.

He is survived by his wife Ramona; two sons - Lawrence "Pete" Cook of Winthrop and fiancé Melissa, Barry Cook and wife Wanda of Dresden; seven stepchildren - Pamela Whitaker and husband Brad, Royce Burgess (deceased), Rachel McAllister, Ronna Bernier and husband David, Mark Burgess and wife Ruth, Risa Parquet and husband Louie, and Rita Burgess. Lawrence also leaves behind fifteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren; a sister Isobel Smith and husband Roy of Winthrop; brother Wallace Cook Jr. of Rhode Island; three nephews and four nieces; close dedicated friend Ron Manwell of Winthrop; and his little dog Lucy, who has given him many hours of enjoyment and comfort.

Lawrence was dearly loved by those who knew him, and will be greatly missed.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 24th at 1pm at Pine Grove Cemetery in Dresden.

In Lawrence’s memory donations may be made to the Harold Alfond Cancer Center, Augusta.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.