John LaRochelle, 76 of Harvard died art Emerson Hospital in Concord on October 16, 2013. He was born in Gardner on December 7, 1936 son of the late Leo and Helen (Wainio) LaRochelle. He grew up in Groton and worked on a farm and later a as a tree surgeon for Groton Tree Service and Harvard Tree Service retiring in 1992. John served in the US Navy from 1956-1958 He made his home in Groton and then Harvard since 1980. John was a member and Past President of Harvard Lions Club for over 30 years and enjoyed helping people.
He is survived by several friends
Visiting Hours will be held at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton on Tuesday October 29 2013 from 10 to 11 am with a funeral service at 11 am. Burial will be at Massachusetts Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Winchendon, MA