HUDSON FALLS – On arguably the nicest day of summer, we lost the inarguably nicest of people, Cheryl LaRocque. The daughter of WWII veteran Bill Kirian and his Fostoria, Ohio sweetheart, Lloma Jean, Cheryl was destined to share her gift of limitless love and utmost care with all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Those innumerable fortunate beings include; her “kids” at The Prospect School where she worked for 16 years; her friends and neighbors who looked forward to her delicious baked goods or snuggly hand-made quilts; the numerous bees, birds, and chipmunks in her prolific gardens; her many extended family members, each of which she cared for so genuinely; her big brother Rafe who always had a doting sister and a bowl of Cheerios waiting; her wonderful parents that she loved, cared for and cherished most deeply.
But none were more fortunate and blessed than her beloved husband, Peter, of 53 years; their children Tami and Ryan; five grandchildren; Joseph, Grace, Kay, Jacob, and Tessa, 6.9 great-grandchildren, and one stolen cat.
She is truly missed by many, but most by her chief cookie-eaters; who know her as Honey, Mom, or Grandma.
Friends may call from 4pm to 7pm on Friday July 29, 2022 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Donations in Cheryl’s name can be made to The Prospect School https://www.cfdsny.org/donation-form.
I miss you already. We didn’t see each other nearly enough but through texting we were at least able to visit with each other. So many plans made but never carried out. You taught me so much about quilting and baking. Who is going to answer my gardening questions. I love you my dear, sweet friend. Until we meet again.
Pete my thought and prayers are with you and your family. May all your happy memories help to see you through this difficult time.
She was always a blessing! so sorry for the loss of such a great person. RIP our friend
Cheryl and I became friends in Jr high school and all through high school. We had many fun times together. She was such a kind and loving person. I will never forget her gentle voice and beautiful smile. To know her was to love her. It doesn’t surprise me that she accomplished so much in her life. I am so sorry, she left us way too soon. I know Heaven is even a nicer place with her in it. Love to all of you. Nikki Knisely-Vitt.
My classmate and class president, Cheryl, was an angel. I was lucky enough to escort her to our Senior Prom in 1966 at Fostoria High School. Cheryl was soft-spoken, but had a huge heart. I am grateful to have shared many wonderful high school memories with her. May she rest in heaven and blessings and sympathy to her husband and children and grandchildren & great-grandchildren.