Joan C. (Higton) Laroche age 72 of Salem, NH, died February 27, 2008 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry NH.
Joan was born August 18, 1935 in Methuen, MA to Arthur and Sarah (Wunderlich) Higton.
She was educated in Methuen and graduated from Edward Searles High in 1953. She was head teller at Indian Head Bank in her early years and also worked for the Salem School District as cafeteria worker for a while.
Joan’s family would especially like to thank the entire staff at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center (past and present) for the care, comfort and support given to her over the last ten years. Thank you also to the numerous medical professionals who have crossed Joanie’s path over the years. And most recently, thanks to Adventa Hospice for making these last difficult months a little easier for both Joan and her family.
Joan especially enjoyed Nascar racing and trips to the beach. Her love of M & M’s and coffee will not be forgotten at the Nursing Center.
Survivors include two sons, Dean Laroche and his wife Judith, Kingston, NH, Dennis Laroche and his wife Lynn, Hampstead, NH and one daughter, Denise Meisner and her husband Stephen, Sandown, NH. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Amy Laroche, Brian Laroche, Joshua Meisner, Kyle Meisner and Chad Laroche. Additional survivors include one cousin, William Higton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, ATTN: Activities, 8 Peabody Rd, Derry, NH 03038 or C.A.R.T. (Cooperative Alliance for Regional Transportation), PO Box 1466, Derry, NH 03038.
Visiting hours are Monday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service following at 11:00 at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.