Frances Patricia LaRocque, 71, of North Haven, passed away at her home on May 2nd, 2021. Frances was born in New Haven on August 8, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen Ford. Frances graduated from Lyman Hall High School in 1967 and went on to work at Nationwide Insurance for many years. She then went on to teach at the Whitneyville Church Nursery School, as well as The Windsor Shoppe, and completed her career by working at Arnold’s Jewelers until her retirement. Frances was a breast cancer survivor and lived her life in dedication to her family. She could often be seen cheering at her children’s sporting events and loved family gatherings most of all. She was adored by her children and all of their friends and was known as the second mother to all of the kids in the neighborhood. She was a life-long fan of the New York Yankees and the Giants. Frances is survived by her beloved husband, Dennis LaRocque, her three children, Dennis (Pilar) LaRocque, Justin (Adam) LaRocque-Lopes, and Jessica (Robert) Kegler, as well as her precious grandchildren, Cohen, Genevieve, Isagani, Sebastian, Lucena, and Hiraya. Frances is also survived by her siblings Marianne (Charles) Scully, Kevin (Gail) Ford, Luke (Kathy) Ford, Eileen (Paul) Honious, Denise (Dennis) Kelliher, Kate (Edward) Glazewski, Sharon (Jeffrey) Plourde, and Beverly (Michael) Wrinn, as well as innumerable loved cousins, nieces and nephews. Frances also leaves behind a large group of lifelong friends, who loved her immensely.
Visiting hours will be Thursday May 6th from 9 am to 12 pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven, followed by interment at All Saints Cemetery. Please follow Covid-19 recommendations and wear a mask to the calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Dennis & family- Tino & I are so sorry to hear about Fran’s passing. She was a wonderful person gone way to soon. God needed an angel. 💔 sending condolences to you & your family. I’m sorry we cannot be with you tomorrow but we will be with you in spirit. I can still hear her laughter in my head. She will always be in your heart. 😥❤️
Dennis…your wife was such a sweet women… always positive and Kind…she will be missed by many. I’m sorry not to be there but I am in spirit for you and your beautiful Family…I’m just an old friend, but if I can help in any way contact me… I send my LOVE and CONDOLENCES to you all… John
Dearest Dennis, Dennis, Justin and Jessica, I am so sorry to hear of Fran’s passing. She was a wonderful woman whom I loved our text and facetime chats over recent years. While there is nothing I can say to ease the pain you all are going through, I just wanted to send you all my love and warm thoughts as you grieve. Much love and condolences to you all. XOXO, Brian Silengo
Sorry for your loss. We just found out today as we arrived home from being out of town for the last 4 days. She was such a sweet person and we will sorely miss her.
Fran, as we continue to process your loss and we go on with our lives, we’re now like a book with a chapter missing. Although our story will go on it won’t be complete; we will always feel a deep sadness of your absence. The only comfort we can hold onto is to know that you are in the arms of mom and dad. We miss you Frannie, we love you always and forever… The Ford Family
Sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to the LaRocque and Ford families. Fran always greeted us warmly at Arnold’s.
Dave and Robert Ogden