Obituary of Gertrude Larocque

Gertrude Larocque 91 of North Haven, formerly of Branford, passed away April 28, 2016 at CT Hospice. She was born March 24, 1925 in Branford to Leroy and Harriet (Dolph) Knowlton. She is preceded in death by her parents and son, Jimmy Larson. Gertrude is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Joseph Larocque and children; Hubert Larocque (Rosalie) of CA, Bruce Larocque (Liz) of Stratford, Wayne Larocque of Nevada, Joseph “Buddy” Larocque (Bridget) of CA, Gayle Cuomo (Rich) of West Haven, Ronnie Larocque (Diane) of Branford, Renee Cowan (Dave) of North Haven and daughter-in-law, Katina Larson of TX. Gertrude is also survived by 14 grandchildren; Lori Heinbaugh, Danielle Chiotti, Sara Larson, Tiffany Wells, Dylan Schaffer, Sean Larson, Rich Cuomo, Chris Cuomo, Joe Larocque, Christine Mangler, Lindsey Ryanski, Ron Larocque, Megan Quist, Brooke Cowan, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. She is also predeceased by siblings; Leroy “Bucky” Knowlton, Warren “Petey” Knowlton, Arnold “Rusty” Knowlton and Bernard “Bernie” Knowlton. Gertrude was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandma who always placed her family first. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the East Haven Women’s Club, Branford Soup Cellar and lifelong member of First Congregational Church. Family and friends are invited to meet and attend a memorial service on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 1 PM in the First Congregational Church, 1009 Main Street in Branford. Burial will be private. Services are in the care of Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, Kirkham Ave., East Haven. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford CT 06405 or VNA Community Healthcare, 735 Boston Post Rd., Guilford CT 06437 in memory of Gertrude Larocque.