Henry Joseph Larocque

Henry Joseph Larocque, 81, of South Washington Street, North Attleboro, died on Monday, February 18, 2008 at his residence surrounded by the love of his family following a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Dorothee (Mercure) Larocque to whom he was married on May 20, 1950.

Born in nearby Pawtucket, Rhode Island on December 17, 1926, he was a son of the late Arsene and Blanche (Coulombe) Larocque. He was raised and educated in Pawtucket and moved to North Attleboro following his marriage. After having resided in North Attleboro for many years, Mr. and Mrs. Larocque retired to Arcadia, Florida where they resided for 18 years prior to returning to North Attleboro in May 2005.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served during the World War II era.

Employed as a truck driver for many years, Mr. Larocque worked for various firms prior to his retirement in 1980 following more than thirty years of service.

Mr. Larocque was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, North Attleboro.

In addition to his wife, he leaves five children: Richard Larocque of Attleboro; Maurice Larocque of Bellingham; Paul Larocque of Fairfield, New York; Diane Larocque of Juno, Alaska and Denise Larocque of Roosevelt Island, New York City, New York; 9 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters: Clarisse Beauparlant of Lincoln, RI; Irene Faria of Seekonk and Theresa Brunette of Pawtucket; a brother: Leonard Larocque of Lincoln, Rhode Island and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends.

He was the father of the late Norman Larocque who died in 1966 and was the brother of the late Maurice Larocque who died in Italy during World War II.

Visitation has been respectfully omitted.

Funeral services and burial will be private.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line register book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.