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Robert LaGrow Obituary
Age: 62 • Williston
Robert W. LaGrow, 62 of Williston died on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at UVMC. He was born on May 22, 1953 the son of the late Hubert and Ruth (Jackson) LaGrow. In 1971 Bob graduated from Burlington High School, Champlain College 73' and the FBI Academy 121st Class in 1980 while he was working as a Sergeant with the Colchester Police Department. He later went on to work for the Essex Police Department. On April 4, 1981 he was married to Cynthia Brooks. Bob owned and operated Wedding Photographs working numerous weddings and special events for 25 years. He also started Apollo Limousine Service in 1984, running the business until he sold it in 1994. He served many years on the Burlington Amateur Hockey Assoc. & Colchester HS Hockey Boards.
Bob is survived by his wife Cindy LaGrow of Williston; his children Chad Dion and wife Becky of Colchester, Toby Alan Dion of Tempe, AZ, Danielle Dion and husband Alex Del Angel of Colchester, Victoria Cross and husband David of Essex Junction, and Benjamin LaGrow of Williston; his grandchildren Kayla, Taylor, and Luke Dion; Chloe, Olivia, Brandon, and Sylvanah Del Angel; his sister Gayle Lane and husband Stanley of Charlotte; his niece Virginia Lane of Colchester, and his nephew Gary Lane of West Chazy, NY. He was predeceased by his Parents Hugh and Ruth LaGrow and father and mother-in-law Almon and Freda Brooks.
Visiting hours will be on Sunday, September 20, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 21, at 11:00am in the Essex Alliance Church, 36 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. There will be no burial. In lieu of flowers donations in Bob's memory may be made to Essex CHIPS, 2 Lincoln St. Essex Jct., VT 05452. To send online condolences to the family please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert LaGrow
Grant Allendorf
September 12, 2023
Miss Bob for sure! Lot's of great times and stories doing weddings all around Vt for over 20 years! A great guy!!!!
Grant Allendorf
September 12, 2022
Think of Bob all the time when I am out doing wedding work! We had so many good conversations back in the day! Until we meet again!!! Grant Allendorf Supersounds
Grant Allendorf
September 12, 2021
Every wedding weekend I think of how Bob and I used to sit together and shoot the breeze about wedding, family and stuff. Miss him!! Great memories!!!!!!
October 18, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dan Stowe
September 23, 2015
So sorry to learn of Bob's passing. I worked with him at Colchester Pd. I will always have many great memories of Bob. My deepest sympathies to the Lagrow family.
Glen Burroughs
September 23, 2015
Bob, I will miss you old friend. You left us much too soon.
Grant Allendorf
September 23, 2015
Cindy and Family
I was so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We had so many great conversations at the wedding table as he was our favorite photographer to work with! He had great stories and always spoke about his wonderful family. On behalf of all the djs at Supersounds we offer our condolences. He was a wonderful man and we will miss him!!! Grant Allendorf
Pinky Mackenzie LaCasse
September 22, 2015
Gayle, I was so saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. It has been a rough summer for both you and Stan. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Terri Sabens
September 21, 2015
"Hi-ya Bob" is how I would greet you every morning through the 'Mr. Ed' door during our time together at 81 Main St in Essex. I surely missed you when the Essex PD moved over to their new digs on Maple Street. Every morning just wasn't the same without seeing your smiling face for our usual morning chat.
Even though I could call you or email you with a "Hi-ya Bob" it just wasn't the same.
Now I can only hold your memories close to my heart and remember your fun loving personality and your comforting smile.
I hope you rest in peace my friend, save me a seat, when I get there you will hear "Hi-ya Bob" again.
September 21, 2015
Sorry for your loss Gayle. Sending my Love Judy Gladding.
Roz Bidad
September 21, 2015
Cindy, Mike and I have you and your family in our thoughts.
Sherry & Ron Shadroy
September 20, 2015
We are so sorry to learn of Bob"s passing. I worked with Bob for several years at the Essex PD. My husband Ron shot a few weddings for Bob. He was a great guy. Our prayers are with the family.
September 20, 2015
Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about Bob. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Alice Barber
Lynn Fosher
September 19, 2015
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Bob was a wonderful man and I have such fond memories of both you and him. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Farnham
September 19, 2015
Cindy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a good man. I have so many good memories of the early days at Colchester Rescue and Apollo. We will keep you all in our prayers.
September 19, 2015
Cindy
Very sorry to hear of your familes loss. Sending you thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Phil (BFD)
Mary Schmidt
September 19, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss
September 19, 2015
My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you. Jamie (McGurn) Balch
Jim Davis
September 19, 2015
Cindy,
Eleanor and I want you to know that your family are in our Thoughts&Prayers.
Jim Hendry
September 19, 2015
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have many great memories of him, a truly good guy.
September 19, 2015
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and I am thinking of you.
Nancy Strong
Karen Carter
September 19, 2015
Cindy and Family,
I am sp very sorry for your loss. Only time can help with your pain, but memories will keep Bob in your hearts. Cindy as always my love is with you. Know I am here for you!
Karen
Sue Perkins
September 18, 2015
I didn't know you guys except for FB, but sending my condolences to you and your family.R.I.P. Bob I know you will be missed.
Don & Sandy LeBeau
September 18, 2015
Cindy,
Just read about Bob's passing. We are so sorry. Please try and remember good times we had at the China Lite. Our prayers are with you. Call us anytime. Your friends Don and Sandy
Your baby girl
September 18, 2015
Daddy, I love you so much. I'm lost with out you. We as a family will become closer as ever. We promise to take care of our Mommy for you. Give grandma and grandpa Brooks and LaGrow a big hug for us. I Hope the Taz man is right by your side.
September 18, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you, Love Mike and Mary Ann
Rob Yandow
September 18, 2015
Cindy and Family
I am very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Bob and I went to the FBI Academy together and then we worked together at Essex PD. He way truly a nice guy who was fun to be around. My thoughts are with you all.
Sue Jackson
September 18, 2015
Cindy, it is so sad to know that Bob is gone. I will always remember him as my kind-hearted older cousin. Thinking of you and the beautiful family you shared.
Kathi (Raftery) Young
September 18, 2015
Prayers go out to the family as I know he will be missed. I have not seen Bob and family for many,many years but remember him with a smile. Our paths crossed on many occasions either at the rink or at the Holiday Inn Express where he was the photographer for many weddings. It was always a pleasure to have a conversation with him! One of the best.
September 18, 2015
RIP daddy!
September 18, 2015
Cindy, So sorry for your loss of Bob. I last got to see him at Kirker's retirement. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Jim & Teresa Penniman, Northfield, MA.
Mieneke Maher
September 18, 2015
Dear Cindy, Danielle and Family,
So very sorry for your great loss. May you find strenght in each other and your memories.
Lynn Korpos Forcier
September 18, 2015
Cindy and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Paul Gorton
September 18, 2015
Bob and Cindy very nice people R.i.p Bob. there must be at Clover house in heaven.
September 18, 2015
I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I first met Bob when I was a Police Officer with the Colchester Police Department and he was a Sergeant. I later worked with him extensively when we both worked for the Essex Police Department. I will miss him.
Gary Taylor
Police Chief
St. Albans Police Department
Dave Smith
September 18, 2015
A good man has gone home. I helped train Bob when he joined CPD. I will always remember him for his kindness, intellect and good humor. My sincere condolences to his family and colleagues.
Karen Hibbard
September 18, 2015
So sorry Cindy and family. You are in my thoughts.
Karen Hibbard
Nancy Devoid
September 18, 2015
To all the family, I am shocked to hear of Bob's passing. My deepest sympathies go out to you all. He was a very kind, caring man. Nancy Benway Devoid
Ruth O'Keefe-Wells
September 18, 2015
Cindy my sympathy to you. I am going through the same experience. Hugs to you.
September 18, 2015
Cindy and everyone. So sad that Bob is gone. He was a special guy. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Clayton Wood
September 18, 2015
Dear Cindy and Family, I was truly sadden to hear the loss of Bob. I have nothing but good memories of working with Bob during my Colchester Police days. When ever I think of Bob it brings a smile to my face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Cindy . Until we meet again,rest in peace Bob.
Clayton and Sheryl Wood
Peggy Chamberlain
September 18, 2015
Cindy, Chad, Danielle, Toby, Vicki and Ben...and families...sincere sympathy at this heartbreaking time..the love and great memories will remain with you always!
Steve Burke
September 18, 2015
Cindy and family
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We worked together at CPD and went to the academy at the same time. A great guy with a infectious smile who will be missed.
Tim & Deb Bilodeau
September 18, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all family members, may memories carry you through this difficult time.
Phil and Dennis Rt 15 Service Ctr.
September 18, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edwin and JoAnn Blow
September 18, 2015
To the Lagrow family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. He will be missed. Our condolences and prayers are with you at this time.
Kevin Raftery
September 18, 2015
Saddened to hear of Bob's passing. My condolences Cindy, for such a fine man.
Tony and Jane Williams
September 18, 2015
Our sympathy to Cindy, his children and all Bob's family. He was one of our favorite Malletts Bay neighbors.
Karen Hendry Staniels
September 17, 2015
So many fun memories!!! Proud to have been his first official wedding photography gig! Hugs and prayers to Cindy and family xoxoxo
Peggy Ray
September 17, 2015
Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a great cousin of mine. He will be dearly missed.
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