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RITA LAPLANTE Obituary
Rita M. LaPlante (Age 87)
On Thursday, December 13, 2018, of Beltsville, MD. Beloved wife for 64 years of John "Jack" LaPlante; mother of Denise (Jay) Kenty, John (Cheryl) LaPlante and Robert LaPlante; grandmother of Colleen, Leanne, Elisse, Evan, James, Elizabeth and Andrew. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11007 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD, Tuesday, December 18, 2018, from 10 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Nancy Leonard
December 15, 2018
John, I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with you in the 1970's at the Parkland Building, 2nd floor, computer section.
In case you don't remember me, I was Stan Evans secretary and friend of Ann Conroy.
All the Best,
Nancy Leonard
The Accordion Queen of Washington, DC
December 15, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
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