LaVerne E. Gruet

April 1, 1927 - November 9, 2018

LaVerne E. (Sauve) Gruet 91, formerly of Northville died Friday, November 9, 2018. She was born April 1, 1927, to Howard and Patanella “Nellie” Kooistra Sauve in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She moved to Northville when she was two years old. LaVerne was a 1943 graduate of Northville Central School. She married Robert W. Gruet on March 16, 1945, they were married for 51 years prior to his passing in 1996. She worked in numerous glove shops in the area until taking her dream job as a receptionist in her son Dr. Larry Gruet’s office where she worked for over 20 years. LaVerne’s passions included sewing, embroidery and baking, especially items for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband LaVerne was predeceased by her brothers Ford, Leslie, Gerald and Irwin Sauve; sisters Martha Schultz and Iona Darling. LaVerne was also predeceased by her son Dr. Larry Gruet in July 2018. LaVerne is survived by her children David & Deb Gruet, Sandusky, Ohio; Jack & Mari Gruet, Syracuse, NY; and Ginny and Ken Robinson, Disputanta, VA. LaVerne also has six granddaughters, Brittany, Beth, Tina, Sheri, Lindsey and Lauren. There are six great grandchildren also left to celebrate LaVerne’s life. LaVerne is survived by her sister in law and husband Ellen and Gene Johnson, sister in law Shirley Little, brother in law and wife Walter “Gib” and Linda Gruet. She is also survived by numerous special nieces and nephews. Those wishing to make donations in LaVerne’s memory may do so to the Northville United Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 657, Northville, NY 12134, or The Brennan Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Rd., Gloversville, NY 12078. Viewing will be at the Northville Funeral Home, Tuesday afternoon from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Services are to be held at the Northville Funeral Home on Wednesday November 14, 2018 at 11 AM, with Reverend Rebecca Putman officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Northville. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.