Andrew L. Rocheleau St.Albans Mr. Andrew Lawrence “Andy” Rocheleau, age 83, died peacefully, Friday evening, January 21, 2011, at the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center, with his loving family at his side. Andy was born in St. Albans February 16, 1927 son of the late Arthur and Harriet (Nichols) Rocheleau. Following graduation from high school, Andy worked at the family business, Rocheleau Dairy then proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He established his own shop, known as Andy’s Barber Shop in 1957 which he ran for many years in Fairfax and later Milton. He continued barbering on a part time basis after he officially retired until illness forced closing of his shop this month. Andy was an active member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge # 1090, receiving his Fellowship in 1991. He was also a member of the St. Jean de Baptiste Societe, fifty year member of the American Legion, Post # 1 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 758. Spending time with his wife, family and friends was the most important thing to Andy. He enjoyed cheering on his favorite team, Boston Red Sox. He also enjoyed gambling trips with Rena and friends and spent many enjoyable hours playing card games with his family and close friends. Andrew is survived by his wife Rena, daughters Darlene and husband Jeffrey Cross of Swanton, Andrea Rocheleau of St. Albans, sons Arthur and wife Annette, Dana and wife Sarah all of Georgia, adored grandchildren Mariah, Maverick whom he called Dude, and Taylor Rocheleau, his brothers and wives Robert and Virginia “Ginger”, Maurice and Lillian, Elphege and Cecile and his sister Pauline Desjardins. Besides his parents Andy was predeceased by his brothers Phillippe and Wilfred and sister Beatrice Rocheleau. His family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the staff of St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center, for the loving care he was given during his final days. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 26, at 11:00 A.M. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St. from 6 to 9 P.M. Tuesday. Interment will be in the Rocheleau family lot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to Andy’s family at the funeral home website:
www.bradyandlevesque.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
