The memorial service for Ronald J. LaGrow will be 5:00pm Thursday, March 9th at the First Baptist Church, 207 State Street, Rev. Jeffrey E. Smith officiating. Burial will be held in North Watertown Cemetery at a date and time convenient to his family.
Ronald passed away Saturday, March 4th at Hospice of Jefferson County where he had resided for a short time. He was 77 years old.
Born in Watertown March 15, 1939 he was a son to Gerald and Vera Snyder LaGrow. He was educated locally, and entered the United States Air Force in 1957. Following an honorable discharge in 1962 Ron worked as a mason & laborer at various locations throughout the Washington, DC area.
Ronald was a member of Watertown’s First Baptist Church, & enjoyed gardening and reading.
Surviving are 4 siblings, Rosemary Morris of Watertown, John LaGrow of Arizona, Peter LaGrow of Clayton, Paul LaGrow of Syracuse; and several nieces, nephews, & cousins. Also surviving is his good friend Mary Ann Larkin.
Besides his parents, he is predeceased by 3 siblings, Gerald LaGrow, Jr., Patricia Calhoun, and Barbara Liptrott.
Donations may be made in his name to either Hospice of Jefferson County –or- First Baptist Church.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.
Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com