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Armand “Jim” LaRoche

Armand “Jim” LaRoche CLAREMONT — Armand Henry “Jim” LaRoche, 84, of Claremont, New Hampshire, died peacefully Feb. 9, 2022, at Valley Regional Hospital, after a brief illness. Armand was born in St. Hyacinthe, P.Q. Canada, the son of Donat P. and Roseanna (St. Germain) LaRoche. He and his family moved to Claremont, where he lived most of his life. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1956 and a year later, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline P. Mongeon. Armand worked for Joy Mfg. for four years, then took a job at A & AJ Hutcheon where the employees and customers called him “Jim.” He was known for his dedication to his work and making sure his customers were taken care of. He worked there for 30 years before leaving to work as a building technician at Stevens High School. Armand was also an active member of the Loyal Order of Moose for 27 years. Armand was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline, in October 1991; and his siblings, Jeanette Benware, Lucille Merchant and Paul LaRoche. He is survived by his children, Karen Putnam and her husband, Scott, of Claremont; Brenda LaRoche, of Wilton, New Hampshire; Sheila LaRoche, of Bedford, New Hampshire; and James LaRoche, of Claremont. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Donat Fevre and wife Christine, of Santa Barbara, California; Travis Putnam, of Claremont; and Kyle Magoon, of Wilton, New Hampshire. At Armand’s request, there will be no calling hours or services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.

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