Catherine Rose Rochon

Catherine R. Rochon, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 1, 2025 at the age of 93. Born on January 28, 1932 in Benson, VT, the daughter of Bernard J. and Velna J. (Doane) Burke.

Catherine was a homemaker until all her children were in school, it was then that Catherine began a career working, for 25 years, as a cook at the coffee shop in the Rutland Regional Medical Center. After retiring from that position in 1997 she began working as a cook, for many years, at St. Joseph Kervick. Catherine left that position to care for her husband until he passed in 2003. Catherine place of worship was Christ the King Church.

Catherine was an avid cook and was well known for many of her dishes. She loved to cook and bake for family reunions and gatherings, and was always asked to make her famous baked beans and strawberry rhubarb pie. Catherine was always willing to share her recipes and enjoyed looking through recipe books and was always just a phone call away for a question about her recipes. Catherine dedicated her life to her huge family, and was known by many as Kak, and Aunt Kake.  She was also fortunate to have had many great neighbors in her life. She will be dearly missed by many.

Catherine married Rene E. Rochon on April 25, 1953 in Orwell, VT. They made their home in Bridport, VT. After farming for a short period they relocated to Rutland, VT. Rene predeceased her on March 20, 2003. She is survived by their 5 children; Richard R. Rochon and his wife, Roné, of Denton, MD; Diane C. Saltis and her husband, George, of Poultney, VT; Jane M. Graham and her husband, Donald, Ivan C. Rochon and his wife, Sally, and Brian E. Rochon and his wife, Becky, all of Rutland, VT; 10 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins. A very special thank you to nieces, Lise Fifield and Debbie Burke for providing great care for their Aunt Kake

Catherine was predeceased by her father, mother, sister Theresa (Roland) Nantel, sister Mary (John) Plouffe, and by her brother Donald (Sandy) Burke.

Calling hours will be held Sunday July 6th at Clifford Funeral Home, 2 Washington St., Rutland, VT from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M., A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Monday July 7th, at 11:00 A.M. at Christ the King Church. Burial will immediate follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  A reception will follow the burial at Christ the King Church Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region located at 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.cliffordfuneralhome.com