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Lawrence "Larry" R. Roseberry
STERLING - Lawrence "Larry" R. Roseberry, 58, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an illness. He was born in Worcester on April 10, 1954 and graduated from Worcester Boy's Trade High School.
He leaves his parents, Neree L. and Theresa B. (Burke) Roseberry of Sterling; two brothers, Rene L. Roseberry of Barre and Henry J. Roseberry of Sterling; a sister, Jean T. Pray of Sterling; many nephews and nieces; two grand nieces; uncles, aunts, and cousins; and many close friends.
Larry was a baker for many years and he also worked at the family business Need Pump Company in Sterling. He was a current member and a worthy past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 477 in Leominster. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. He collected comic books and loved to read Stephen King novels.
A celebration of Larry's life will be held on Sunday, June 3, at 2 p.m. in Hope Chapel, 35 Chocksett Road, Sterling. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Arrangements are under the care of Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling. To share a memory or offer an on-line condolence, visit
www.milesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from May 27 to May 28, 2012.

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June 26, 2012

Dear Jean, Ron & family: Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers,especially since I learned of your brother Larry's passing. Sorry that I'm not in Sterling to console you in person. I love the Roseberry family. Sincerely, Cheryl Newcomb

Bob Oliver

June 3, 2012

GOD Bless. May you rest in peace, Larry.

May 30, 2012

to my cousin LAWRENCE and family and his friends sorry to see of your passing, wish i had gotten to know your side of my family better. rest it peace your cousin BRUCE BURKE

May 28, 2012

Thank you Larry for the many laughs and jukebox tunes @ Forte's, and also for the stone from Ireland. I always wondered how you got stones and rocks from Ireland thru Customs.......I guess that's a tale for another day.

Rest In Peace Larry.

George McNamara

Linda McHugh

May 28, 2012

Jean,
I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. I know how difficult it is to understand and accept. You and your family are in my prayers.

Rick & Wendy Sullivan

May 28, 2012

We remember Larry as a person who had big heart...always a smile on his face and a warm hug to offer. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Warmly, Wendy & Rick

Beverly Berry Hanner

May 28, 2012

To the Family of Larry, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Even though I never met him he was still a cousin of mine. May he rest in peace.

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