Terry Lee LaRock of Peterborough passed away on July 23rd, 2021 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a long illness. Terry is survived by his wife of 39 years Abby Ann LaRock, daughter Leah Anne LaRock-Hodgkins and husband Robert Clifton Hodgkins, son Parker Henry LaRock and fiancée Julie Elisa Thorpe, son Emmett Otis LaRock and partner Krista Kaye Herrera, brother Gary LaRock and wife Marlene LaRock, his sister Judy Lennox, 5 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Terry was preceded in death by his son, Madison Christopher LaRock.
Terry spent his childhood working on farms, learning carpentry and enjoying the ocean and St. Lawrence River. He enjoyed spending time outdoors in both upstate New York and Florida. Early on in his life he became a car enthusiast and upon entering the U.S. Army in 1965, trained as a helicopter mechanic and served as a Crew Chief with the 176th AHC Minutemen in Vietnam.
Following his honorable discharge from the service he traveled the U.S. and worked as a mechanic and carpenter before settling in Peterborough in 1969 with his childhood friend Paul Daugenti. Terry worked at Upland Farms, developed his carpentry business, and in 1981 started his career in the trucking industry with his wife, Abby. He worked as an owner-operator contracting with many different trucking companies. He particularly enjoyed his time working with Intercity Lines, where he transported classic and exotic cars across the country. In the mid 90s he returned home to be Mr. Mom for his children. After many years caring for his family and continuing to remodel and renovate his home and property he began work at the MacDowell Colony where he applied his vast skill set. Upon retirement, Terry enjoyed his many hobbies as well as spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and friends.
A gathering to celebrate Terry’s life will take place at the LaRock home on Wednesday, July 28th between 4-7pm where friends are welcome to come by.
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