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Eugene J Laroche

July 8, 1923 — November 11, 2014

Eugene J Laroche of Berlin NH passed away peacefully at his camp on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2014. He was born in Berlin, July 8, 1923 to Willie and Juliette (Valliere) Laroche.

"Gene" graduated from Berlin High School in 1943. He played baseball for Dr. Johnston's Gorham Townies, and Gus Rooney's Red Sox Team. Gene also played for the Berlin Maroons from 1946 to 1956 with brothers Barney and Romeo.

Gene was a WWII veteran, European Theater, Operation ETO '44-'45 serving in the Third Army, 9th Division 69 Headquarters. He was a POW in Rochstat Germany after being captured in Achen Aix LaChapelle France. After the war he returned to his hometown and married Florence (Paradis) Laroche. He worked for Public Service Company of NH and retired in 1986 after 40 years of service in the Line Department. He was always quick to point out that sixteen of those years with PSNH were spent climbing poles on "hooks" and not in a bucket truck. Gene had a wonderful retirement playing golf, hunting, and enjoying time at his camp with family and friends. In his later years, you could always find him sitting on his swing on the deck with his cat nearby. He loved the beauty and the peace of the Phillips Brook Valley.

Eugene was a member of Good Shepherd Parish, the Androscoggin Fish and Game Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the VFW, the American Legion, NH Legends of Hockey, and the Androscoggin Country Club.

Members of his family include a daughter, Benedictine Sister Louise Laroche, a son Leo "Rocky" Laroche, a brother Albert "Barney"Laroche, and a sister Leona Drapeau. Eugene was predeceased by his wife Florence, brothers Armand and Romeo and sister Yvette Roy.

Visiting hours will be on Friday, November 14, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday from 8:30am to 9:30am at the Fleury Funeral Home, 72 High Street, Berlin, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 10:00am at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish 345 Pleasant St Berlin NH. Interment will be at the St. Anne Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Good Shepherd Parish, 151 Emery ST. Berlin NH and/or The Notre Dame Arena, 15 Hillside Ave, Berlin NH.

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