Robert " Bookie" A. LaRoche, 89, of Rowell Drive passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home.
Bookie was born on July 29, 1933 in Franklin, NH son to the late Armand and Helen (Ryan) LaRoche. He was a life long resident of Franklin aside from the years he proudly served in the United States Air Force.
Bookie worked as the Parts Manager for Benson Auto for many years. He was also well known as a bartender at the VFW in Franklin.
Bookie was an avid New England Sports fan. He also attended many sporting events in the Franklin community.
Bookie is survived by his sons; Robert Montambeault and his wife, Denise, Ramon Montambeault and his wife, Carol, and Mark LaRoche and his wife, Shari; his daughters, Theresa Beyer and her husband, James "Buddy", Susan Hines and her husband, Bob, and Michele Corey and her husband, Todd; eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; his sister, Jeannie Adams; and his sister-in-law, Betty Taylor. In addition to his parents, Bookie was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Griffin) LaRoche and his sister, Joanne Cohen.
Calling Hours will be held from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Smart Memorial Home, 584 West Main Street, Tilton, NH 03276.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the New Hampshire State Veteran's Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions in Bookie's name be made to Franklin Parks and Recreation, 12 Rowell Drive, Franklin, NH 03235. Checks should be payable to City of Franklin with Bookie LaRoche on the memo line.
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