Obituary of John Edgar Larocque

LAROCQUE, John Edgar February 2, 1935- January 17, 2015 Passed away at Linhaven Home after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Eleanor for 57 years. He will be greatly missed by his children Carrie (Rob) Di Risio, Dave (Bob Franks), Chris (Julie) and grandchildren Elena, Michael, Nicholas and Marisa Di Risio and Patrick and Charlie Larocque. He was an enthusiastic supporter of St. Catharines, volunteering at hundreds of events: Folk Arts Festival, Grape and Wine Festival, United Way and the Childrens Centre being just a few. He was awarded the Rotary Club's Paul Harris Fellow honour, St. Catharines Canada 125 Medal in 1993, St. Catharines Citizen of the Year in 1997, Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2003. He was fondly referred to as the "Mayor of the Morning" during his years as announcer with CKTB and CHSC radio. He loved spending summers at his cottage with family and friends; sadly those years were few. We are extremely grateful to the caring staff on the Dalhousie unit at Linhaven. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. John's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Friday, January 23rd from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, January 24th at St. Columba Anglican Church, 7 St. Columba Drive at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Church of St. Columba, the Alzheimer Society of Niagara or the Steve Ludzik Centre for Parkinson's Rehab would be appreciated by the family.