Sadie Maria LaRock
FORESTDALE — Sadie Maria LaRock, 84, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born in Rutland on March 3, 1924, the daughter of Albert and Bernice (Wood) Wemette.
She received her early education in local Rutland schools. She has been a resident of Brandon since 1943. She cooked at the Forestdale Elementary School, which later became the Neshobe Elementary School, for over 30 years. She retired in 1990. For many years she provided a home for Fresh Air Kids from the city.
She was married to Lloyd “Ted” LaRock in Nashville, Tenn., on June 16, 1943, while he was serving in the United States Army Air Corps.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and of Marble Chapter Order of The Eastern Star. She belonged to Grace Episcopal Church, where she was active in the Altar Guild for over 60 years. She was always involved with the church suppers. She catered for many people and functions over the years. She also cared for many area elderly and sent cards to shut-ins.
She is survived by her husband; four sons, David LaRock of Forestdale, Mike LaRock of Ware, N.H., Dennis LaRock of New Orleans, La., and Joel LaRock of Forestdale; a brother, Richard Horton of Kannapolis, N.C.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by a son, Lloyd LaRock Jr., in 1997; and a brother, Albert G. Wemette, in 1963.
The funeral service was held on Monday, April 28, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Forestdale. The Rev. Lee Ferry, interim rector, officiated. The graveside committal service and burial will follow in the family lot at Forestdale Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to The Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.
Steven Paul Laberge
