Woodstock – Nelson J. LaRose, 93, of Cornfield Point, died Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of Therese (Auger) LaRose and Florence (Lussier) LaRose. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late George and Catherine (Burke) LaRose.
Mr. LaRose worked for the Connecticut highway department. He was a member of the 43rd Infantry Division in WWII, the “Winged Victory on Foot” with the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He served as the Assistant Fire Chief in Putnam, and volunteered for the fire department for 40 years.
Nelson enjoyed dancing, traveling, camping, fishing and reading. He was a lifelong Notre Dame and Yankees fan. He was a member of the VFW.
Nelson is survived by his daughter, Norma LaRose of Woodstock, CT; grandchildren Melissa Latour, Kristopher Bernier, Shannon Spitz, Jennifer McKay, and Nathan Bernier; great grandchildren Courtney, Sydney, Sage, Aidan, Ryan, Victoria, Shea, Thomas, Delanie, America, and Cecilia; brother in law Roger Auger and his wife Elaine of Whitinsville, MA; nephew, Michael LaRose and his wife Amy of Manchester, CT; and son in law John White of Webster, MA. In addition to his wives and parents, he is predeceased by his daughter, Nancy (LaRose) White, and brothers, Henry and Frank LaRose.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Nelson’s family from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin in the funeral home at 9:00 am on Thursday, July 10, 2014 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Mary Church, 218 Providence St, Putnam, CT. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Rd. Putnam, CT 06260 or Hospice of N.E.C.T P.O. Box 632 Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
jessica
So sorry for his family’s loss. He was one of our customers that used to come in pretty often to buy some gas & some scratch tickets. He was always a pleasant man when I waited on him at Cumberland farms
George Sullivan III
Words cannot describe how deeply saddened I am of your father and grandfather’s passing away. My deepest condolence and prayers go out to you all during this hard time. Nelson will be missed and forever loved by all of us. I worked with your father and grandfather for many years at our family business. He is a consummate gentleman and a true American Patriot.
George F Sullivan III
Karen LeDonne
He is a man who will truly be missed .
Bailey
Was my great uncle I don’t know how I’d get ahold of my family can some guide me Bailey Larose
Wendy
Hello Bailey,
It is not our policy to give out private information of our families. If you’d like, you could forward a letter or a card to us with your information and I would be happy to forward it on to the family for you. Our address is 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260
I hope that helps.
Wendy