Robert E. LaRochelle
1940– 2010
N. Grosvenordale – Robert E. LaRochelle, 70 of Faucher St, died unexpectedly Monday December 13, 2010 at home. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Elephege and Viola (Mathurin) LaRochelle
After graduating from Putnam High School, Mr. LaRochelle worked for the former Sanitary Dash Company for over 40 years. He had also worked for Staples. He was an active member of St Joseph’s Church where he sang in the choir, and volunteered for the food pantry and the bingo. He was currently serving as president for the Thompson Senior Citizens Association and was a member of the American Legion Post 67. For many years, he belonged to the bowling league at the Friendly Bowl in Danielson. He loved horses and enjoyed decorating for Christmas.
Bob is survived by his son, John LaRochelle of N. Grosvenordale; his two sisters, Jeannette Charland of Woodstock and Rita Watts of Frederick, MD; two grandchildren, Robin LaRochelle and Sara LaRochelle; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Elephege LaRochelle and Theresa Geer.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bob’s family from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 16, 2010 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin Friday December 17, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Church Food Pantry, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255
Donna (Carlson) Stewart
My sympathy to you, John-Just heard of your Dad’s passing. I will always remember the fun times we had bowling. I always looked forward to the week when we bowled against your Dad-It was always a fun night. He had a great sense of humor and outlook on life. May through your grief in losing him,remember him with a smile. That is how I will always remember him.
Barbara Satterlee
To The Family Of Robert. LaRochelle:
Ken and Barbara Satterlee, wish extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bob will be missed by everyone. Bob was a kind person.
Janet Sylvia
Deepest sympathy to Bob’s son John & rest of his family; He was a special person, thoughtful,loving,&caring. Always there to help someone in need.
I would get to see him yearly when summer visits brought me back to Ct. We were also e-mail buddies. He thought the world of his son and grand-children. Christmas was a special time for him.
Going to miss him very much. My prayers & thoughts are with you all at this sorrowful time
With Love,
Janet Sylvia
Janet Sylvia
To John & rest of the family;
My prayers & thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Your Dad was a special person.Always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
He will greatly be missed.
With Love & Sympathy.
Janet Sylvia
Janet Sylvia
To Bob’s Family;
Sorry to here about the loss of your dad. He was a special person.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.He will be deeply missed.
Love,
Janet Sylvia
David Pelletier
To the Larochelle family-
On behalf of myself and the Beals family, which Roberts brother Elphege “Al” Larochelle Jr was married into many years ago, we extend our sincerist condolences of Roberts passing earlier this week. May his presence and contributions to his family and community be never forgotten, as I only knew of him by sight years ago when residing in the Putnam/Woodstock (CT) area, and in conversation w/his nephew, David Larochelle, whom had fond memories of him. Respectfully submitted-
David Pelletier