Rochester, NH

Lawrence N. LaCroix, age 87, died May 3, 2023 at the Rochester Manor, where he most recently resided.

Born December 19, 1935 in Berlin, NH, a son of Alphonse & Alfredina (Gilbert) LaCroix, he grew up in Lancaster, NH.

He served with the United States Army Reserve.

A retired businessman, he had owned and operated a Dunkin Donuts in Presque Isle, Maine for 12 years, also a Horticulturist, he had owned and operated the former Rochester Gardens in Rochester, NH.

Lawrence was a National 4-H Champion with baby beef cattle, and gave one of his calves to President Eisenhower.

Widower of the late Barbara Jane (Fuhrmann) LaCroix, he is survived by their 2 sons: Scott M. LaCroix of Savannah, Georgia and Timothy J. LaCroix of Marshfield, Massachusetts, a grandson Edward E. "Zeke" LaCroix, a brother Laurier LaCroix, also several Nieces and Nephews. Predeceased by a son Thomas LaCroix, 2 sisters: Denise Libby & Delores Fournier, and 2 brothers: Leo V. LaCroix & Leon J. LaCroix.

As per his wishes, there are no services planned. Interment will be at Forest Grove Cemetery in Lebanon, Maine. Cremation care by Peaslee Funeral Home, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com