Regina L. 'LaRocque' McGill Obituary (1918

TUPPER LAKE Regina LaRocque McGill, 96, died on November 16,2015 at the Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake, NY. She was born on Dec.5,1918 in Tupper Lake to the late Ovila and Rose (Martin) LaRocque. She was a graduate of Holy Ghost Academy and the Emma Willard School of Business in Albany, NY. She was married to Raymond D. McGill for 67 years prior to his death in 2007. Regina was a life-long member of St.Alphonsus Church.Regina was an accomplished artist and cook, and will be remembered for her incredible meals and baked goods. Her oil paintings grace the walls of many homes, not only in Tupper Lake, but far beyond its boundaries. She leaves her family with many happy and wonderful memories especially from the summers spent at the camp on Tupper Lake. Regina also worked part time at the family business, LaRocque's Department Store, throughout the years.Regina is survived by her two sons, Dr. John (Jack) McGill and wife, Penny of Tupper Lake and Hon.Patrick McGill and wife, Evelyn of Morrisonville. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Joanna Lenfest, Mark, Christopher, Michael, Ross, Erin, and Andrew McGill, as well as 6 great grandchildren. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.Besides her parents and husband, Regina was predeceased by her brothers Leonard, Paul, Charles and Martin, and her sisters Beatrice Baker, Sister Mary Pius (Teresa), Lucille LaRocque and Mary Hayden.A memorial service will be held at a later date. Any donations in Regina's memory may be made to Mercy Care For the Adirondacks, 185 Old Military Road, Lake Placid,NY 12946. Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake.