Dr. Rodney M. LaRue

Dr. Rodney M. LaRue, 42, of Millbury, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of twelve years, Mary E. (Dube) LaRue; his dear daughter, Emily C. LaRue; his parents, Ernest "Ernie" and Doris (Chagnon) LaRue of Fall River; several nieces and nephews. Dr. LaRue was born in Fall River, where he graduated from Bishop Connolly High School. He later graduated from UMass Dartmouth; and earned his Master's and Doctoral Degrees from UMass Amherst. Rodney and his family have been living in Millbury for nine years, having previously been residents of Shrewsbury.

Rodney was a teacher at Uxbridge High School, where his students considered him a wonderful teacher and mentor. He had previously worked for Astra Pharmaceuticals in Westborough, where he was principal scientist for twelve years. He was a member of Saint Mary's Church in Shrewsbury, he enjoyed sports, and was an avid collector of comic books and action figures.

The funeral for Rodney will be held Monday, June 30, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m.in St Mary's Church 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Interment will follow cremation. Calling hours will be held Sunday, June 29, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

For directions or to leave an on line condolence in Rodney's register book please visit

www.mercadantefuneral.com