Lucille LaRock
May 27, 1922 — September 22, 2016
Lucille Marie LaRock, age 94, formerly of St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 22, 2016, following a long period of declining health.
Lucille was born in Burke, VT, on May 27, 1922, daughter to the late Clyde and Josephine (Martin) Batchelder. She was raised and educated in Lyndonville graduating from Lyndon Institute, and went on to Lyndon Teaching College. Lucille taught at Sheffield School, owned and operated LaRock Taxi for many years, worked at Glovers in St. Johnsbury and at Burndy’s in Littleton. She loved square dancing, and was very musically talented, playing the piano, accordion and many other instruments. Lucille was also a member of the Lyndon Corner Baptist Church where she played the bells.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law: Audrey Batchelder of Burke Hollow, 2 grandsons: Michael (Lisa) Batchelder and family of Florida, Jason (Heather) Batchelder and family of Sheffield, VT, her nephew and caregiver: Dennis Drown (Linda) and family: Nikia, Naomi and Nathan Drown.
Lucille was predeceased by her husband: Robert LaRock, her son: Lester Batchelder and sister & brother-in-law: Laura & Gordon Drown.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2PM on Monday, September 26, 2016, at the Howland Cemetery on Burke Hollow Road in West Burke.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.guibordfh.com