Beatrice A. Larose

Beatrice A. LaRose, 91, of Manchester, died February 15, 2006, at Catholic Medical Center, after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Manchester, March 9, 1914, and was a daughter of Wilfred and Leonie (Prince) St. Onge. She was a lifelong resident of this city.

Mrs. LaRose worked many years as a foster parent for NH Catholic Charities. She was a member of St. Catherine Church.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother and aunt. She loved the outdoors and especially loved gardening.

She was married to Joseph A. LaRose Sr., who died June 18, 1988.

Family members include a daughter, Jeannette E. Johnson of Manchester; a son, Joseph A. LaRose Jr. of Munroe Falls, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; a sister, Lillian C. Roy of Goffstown; many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday February 18, 2006 at St. Catherine Church, Webster St., Manchester. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, NH.

Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1850 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03104.