Obituary of Shirley G. LaRue

NORWOOD – It is with heavy hearts to inform you that our mother, Shirley Cole LaRue, 87, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2024 at her home with family at her side. Born on July 12, 1937 to the late Arthur and Krystal Ash Cole Sr. in Ellenburg, NY, Shirley graduated from St. Lawrence Central School, Class of 1955. She married Theron G. LaRue on November 10, 1956 in Hogansburg, NY. Shirley is survived by her five children, Brenda (Bruce) Jenkins, Winthrop; Donna James, Norwood; Mike (Linda) LaRue, Norwood; Alice Osoway, Norwood and Peter LaRue and Renee Hassett, Norwood. Shirley is also survived by her beloved eight grandchildren, Jared, Jennifer, Mallory, Aimee, Amanda, Ashley, Austin and Levi; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; a sister, Dayna Cole, West Stockholm and a special niece, Gretchen Ashley. Shirley was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband of 62 years Theron and her siblings Ruth Cole Spoor, Audrey Cole White Toth, Ronald Cole, Arthur Cole Jr. and Herman Cole. Shirley began work at the Norwood Elementary School as a playground aide and also worked in the math program, office and many other areas. She was a boy scout and girl scout leader and also taught church school. Shirley was a faithful member of the Norwood United Methodist Church and was involved with many activities of the church. Memorial services for Shirley will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Norwood United Methodist Church on Prospect Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory can be made to the Norwood United Methodist Church or to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Shirley LaRue.