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Jehu Rookard Obituary
Jehu was an electrical engineer and earned his bachelor's degree at Cornell University, and his master's degree at Syracuse University. He enjoyed photography, basketball, baseball and was an avid reader.
In addition to his mother, Jehu is survived by his sisters, Gail McKissick and her husband Tommy of Oakdale, and Linda Rookard-McGill of Ledyard; nieces and nephews: Arlan Eleazer, Ian Malik McKissick, Peyton McGill and Brianne McGill.
All services will be held privately. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon.com.
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Shirley Sebastian Nutter
June 1, 2025
My Deepest Condolences to Alice Rookard and Family. Our Prayers are with you at this time. Love, Shirley Nutter and Family.
gregory Winston
May 1, 2025
My condolences to the Rookard family.
Helen Wolgamuth Spinner
April 21, 2025
Mrs. Rookard, Gail, Linda & family,
So sorry to hear of Jehu's passing. I grew up on Bank St. many years ago and was friends with Gail from Nameaug School. Sending condolensces & prayers. May he rest in peace.
Donna Cluff Gibson
April 21, 2025
Sorry for your loss
Eileen Monroe
April 20, 2025
My Condolences to Mrs. Rookard and The family
Christine Synodi
April 20, 2025
I am so sad to hear of Jehu's passing. I have many fond memories of him from high school- especially those in which he very patiently tried to help me to work through math problems that went beyond my abilities, but never beyond his. May he rest in eternal peace. Prayers for his mother and sister. May your best memories comfort you.
Bonnie Lee Pinnock
April 20, 2025
My condolences and prayers to Mrs. Rookard, Gail, Linda and family. Rest in peace Jehu!
David Fairman
April 20, 2025
Rest in Peace
Richard Sargent
April 20, 2025
Alice my heart is heavy and aches for you to read of your great loss. Please accept our deepest heart felt sympathy.
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