Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: John Evariste “Jack” Theriault Jr.
By Deborah Larsen John Evariste “Jack” Theriault Jr. John Evariste “Jack” Theriault Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 24, 1923, the son of John and Beatrice D’aoust Theriault. The Theriault family moved to Rochester when Jack was a boy. He attended...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Ivan Hugh Maitrott
By Deborah Larsen Ivan Hugh Maitrott Ivan Hugh Maitrott was born in Troy Township, Michigan, on June 22, 1914, the son of George and Bertha Aspinwall Maitrott. Ivan grew up in Troy Township and married Emily Hubbard of Avon Township in 1939. Before the war, Ivan...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Howard Harvey Farmer
By Deborah Larsen Howard Harvey Farmer Howard Harvey Farmer was born in Macomb County, Michigan, on June 18, 1920, the son of Jerry and Ruth Major Farmer. He grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester High School, graduating in the class of 1938. Howard was also...