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Robert LaPlume Obituary

Robert L. LaPlume, 42, of Worcester, passed away Friday, September 26, 2008 at UMass Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his father Robert LaPlume and his wife, Donna of Worcester, His mother Lynda Pratte and her husband, Stephen of Webster. He also leaves his sister, Dianna LaPlume of Worcester and his niece, Samantha, his step-mother, Ann-Marie Farrell of Worcester and his best buddy, David Day of Millbury. Rob also leaves several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Rob was a graduate of Burncoat High School. He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and other sports, rock-and-roll, and thrillers. Rob had a courageous and independent spirit. His family and friends loved him deeply and he will always be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.

Robert's funeral will be held Tuesday, September 30th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, with a service at 11:00 AM in First Church of the Nazarene, 146 Burncoat Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour, in the funeral home, will be held from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM prior to his funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AIDS Project Worcester Inc., 85 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604. To share your thoughts and memories of Rob, please visit his personal guestbook at:

mercadantefuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2008.

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michelle barger

October 16, 2008

I loved you from the moment I saw you,it was a shame that our paths were so brief yet they were EXTREMELY intense.You taught me alot about how to make it in Hollywood and i will never forget the first day we met on the bench in Hollywood blvd. and I had you blushing...
May you be at peace .love,michelle barger

Ashley Ustinovich

October 1, 2008

Steve Linda and Family,
We are sorry for your loss he is in heaven now watching all of you. God Bless
Love,
The Ustinovich Family

Joe Pratte

October 1, 2008

Lynda and family, We're very sorry for your loss. Love, Joe, Diane and Family

Samantha

September 30, 2008

I LOVE YOU UNCLE <33
i'll miss you ... alot

Melissa Bonin

September 30, 2008

Linda and Steve
Very sorry to learn about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.

Danielle & Gail Hussey

September 30, 2008

Uncle Bobby and Auntie Donna im so sorry for the loss of Robbie. He will always be in my moms and my heart. love youu.

DEBBIE GAULIN-BEAUREGARD

September 29, 2008

DAVID.. I WANT TO TELL YOU WHAT A WONDERFUL FRIEND YOU WERE TO ROBBIE. WE HAD SOME FUN PIZZA PARTY'S AT LYNDA AND STEVES. YOU MADE IT SPECIAL! GOD BLESS..DEBBIE (PAT'S DAUGHTER

DEBBIE BEAUREGARD

September 29, 2008

LYNDA,DIANNA,STEVE AND SAM..I AM SADDEN BY THE LOSS OF YOUR SON, BROTHER AND UNCLE. I WILL MISS HIS FUNNY JOKES AND STORIES! PLEASE IF YOU ALL NEED ANYTHING..LOVE DEB AND GIZZY

Rose Rizzuto

September 29, 2008

Mom & Bob
Sorry to hear about Robbie.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Don & Donna LaPlume Jr

September 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Judy DuBois

September 29, 2008

Dianna,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. If there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to call me.

Sincerely,

Paul & Barbara Trottier

September 29, 2008

Lynda,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. If there is anything that we can do please let us know.

Cher Edds

September 29, 2008

Deat Lynda & Family,
May God bless you during this hardship. Robbie's great spirit will remain w/all of us even though he is physically gone. My prayers are with you. Love Cher & Stan

steve pratte

September 28, 2008

robbi and i spent alot of good times together. he was more than astep son to me. i will always remember him in my heart. my deepest condolences to all of his family and friends , rest in peace my friend with all my love ,steve.

ANDREW LAPLUME SR.

September 28, 2008

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU CUZ ALWAYS IN MY HEART

gloria english

September 28, 2008

sorry for lose of your son bobby he was a very nice man

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