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Lawrence G. Unson

Lawrence G. Unson

MILLERTON — Lawrence G. Unson, 85, a resident of Pulaski, New York since 1980, formerly of Millerton, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 at his home. Lawrence was born Nov. 12, 1936, in Rhinebeck, New York, the son of Russell and Cornelia Potts Unson. He graduated from Red Hook High School. Lawrence was married to Jean Heus Unson on May 31, 1980. He owned and operated a dairy transport company for many years. Upon moving to Pulaski, he became a Charter Captain on his boat the Sea Fury, fishing Lake Ontario and guiding the Salmon River. Lawrence was a member of local bowling leagues for many years. He also loved the outdoors and spent a lot of his time hunting and fishing.

Surviving are his wife, Jean, of Pulaski, one son, Jeffrey Unson of Florida, two stepsons, Richard Waldorf of Poughkeepsie, and Michael Waldorf of Pine Plains, one grandson, Christian Waldorf of Pulaski and two grandsons of Florida, and his brother, Robert (Gladys) Unson of Tivoli, New York. Lawrence was predeceased by his son Brian Unson, sister Doris and a granddaughter.

Per Lawrence’s wishes no funeral services will be held. Arrangements by Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski, N.Y.

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