Laurel Etta LaRou
June 2, 1944 ~ December 1, 2021
Resided in:
South Portland, ME
Portland - Laurel "Laurie" Etta LaRou, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
Laurie was born on June 2, 1944, in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Phillip R. and Henrietta (Robinson) LaRou Sr. She attended local South Portland schools and graduated from South Portland High School. Having lived her entire life in the Portland area, Laurie knew about everybody, and just about everybody knew her. She worked at the Mill Creek Bowling Alley for a short period of time. Laurie was dedicated to helping others and enjoyed volunteering at Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, and various Portland Public Libraries. Her commitment to volunteering at the Maine Medical Center led to her accumulating over 10,000 hours and as a result of her service, she was awarded the Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
Family was very important to Laurie and as such she enjoyed traveling to visit cousins in California, traveling with her mom and dad to Texas, Jamaica, St. Croix, Spain, Florida, Pennsylvania, and traveling with her mom and sister to Vermont and South Carolina. In her free time, she enjoyed visiting and catching up with family and friends, current events and weather, drawing, painting, and reading. A devout Catholic, the Church and her faith were the central focus of her life and enjoyment. Laurie was a communicant of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and was a constant presence at Saturday Mass.
Laurie is survived by her siblings, Cynthia LaRou Walsh and husband Thomas of Texas, Phillip "Dick" R. LaRou Jr. and wife Cheryl of Scarborough, Peter "Dan" D. LaRou and partner Christina Young of Scarborough, George R. LaRou and wife Alexandra Ryan of Cape Elizabeth; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. A burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
Memorial contributions may be made in Laurie's honor to the Bruce Roberts Toy Fund, PO Box 7310, Portland, ME 04112, or to a charity of your choice.
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I volunteered at Maine Medical Center in the Coffee Shop with Laurie from 2006 on. She was so very good to work with. Over the last few years we had daily conversations. Her cheery phone calls were always full of the details of all her families lives. She truly invested herself in others wellbeing and I miss her very much.
– Linda Shane
Years and years ago, when my three girls were young, back in the 90s, we were going to visit cousins at Long Lake. Laurie loved being with family so I took her with us. My daughters fought all the way there. But Laurie talked about it for years and how she enjoyed it, especially stopping for treats at Dunkin Doughnuts. She always remembered exactly what we got at Dunkin’s. What a memory she had.
– Elizabeth Flaherty
My condolences and deepest sympathy to Laurie’s family.
– Mike Troiano
On behalf of Maine Medical Center Volunteer Services Department, we wish to express how very sorry we are to hear about Laurie’s recent passing. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Laurie’s family, friends, and fellow volunteers. Laurie was a valued and respected volunteer at the Pavilion Grill where she accumulated 10,000 hours of volunteer service. She will always be remembered for her kindness and goodwill towards our care team members and customers. She will be sorely missed. With Regards, Volunteer Services Staff
– Jeff Gregory
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Funeral Home
– A Memorial Tree was planted for Laurel Etta LaRou
Cindy, George, Dick & Dan, I am so sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. She was a kind soul. Whenever I ran into Laurie, she always shared a good memory from our childhood, and always asked about all of my family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Steve Schwarz
– Steve Schwarz
To Dan dick Heather and Cindy, and Family, I was so sorry to here of Laurie passing. I will miss her a lot. I used to hang out and do things with her. Laurie loved Jc penny. I was sorry to here she is gone. Kristen tully
– kristen tully
I miss Laurie.
Funny and chatty, very friendly to all. Honest and genuine.