Leola R Laroche

Weare, New Hampshire-Leola R. (Gray) Laroche, 75, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 surrounded by love in her home. Leola was born March 22, 1949 in Springfield, MA to the late Shirley E. (Harris) Tatro and Stanley R. Gray. She has lived in New Hampshire since 1988. Lee worked in the workload control office at the New Boston Air Force Station in New Boston, NH. She also had many of her own business ventures to include a floral shop, gift shop and gift design services, and as a wedding planner over the years. Lee was a talented artisan. Her hobbies also included gift basket design, jewelry making, glass fusing, and sketch drawing. 

Leola leaves her husband of 38 years, Paul R. Laroche; a daughter, Donna Perry and her husband Steve of New Hampshire; step-daughter, April Laroche of New Hampshire; four grandchildren Shane, Shawn, Austin and Laura and great grandchildren: a longtime childhood friend Linda Hill of Wilbraham and extended family members. Lee was predeceased by her son, Joseph J. Turek and her sister, Darlene E. Laroche.Services will be held Monday December 2, 2024 at Lombard Funeral Home. 

A visiting hour will be from 10-11am in the funeral home with a service at 11am. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Cemetery in three Rivers.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be to Live and Let Live Farm’s Rescue and Sanctuary (for animals), Chichester, NH 03258.