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Albert LaPrade Obituary
AUBURN - Albert J. "Al" LaPrade, Jr., 78, of Auburn, died Monday, February 13, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda M. (Goodfield) LaPrade, a son, Dennis J. LaPrade and his wife Amy of Worcester, two grandsons, Brendan and Nathan LaPrade, two sisters, Shirley Barry of Florida and Diane Houle of Brookfield, MA, and several nephews and nieces. Al was predeceased by two sisters, Janice Berger and Hazel Freschette.
He was born in Worcester, son of Albert J. and Adelina M. (Gadbois) LaPrade and graduated from Holy Name High School. He joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country. Upon discharge from the Marines, Al started working at Anderson Corporation and later at Metso Corporation, formerly known as Jamesbury Corporation, for 27 years, retiring in 2000.
Al was a member of Greendale People's Church and sang in its choir. He also sang in the Greater Auburn Community Choir in Auburn, MA, enjoyed gardening, reading and traveling with Linda. Al was also an accomplished carpenter and was very proud of the cabin he built in Putney, Vermont. Above all, Al enjoyed spending time with his family. He was very proud to be "Bumpa" to his loving grandsons and enjoyed going to their sporting events.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 18th in the Sanctuary at Greendale People's Church, 25 Francis Street, Worcester. A private burial will be held at a later date. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Al's memory may be made to Greendale People's Church.
Arrangements are in the care of CALLAHAN FAY & CASWELL Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street. To place an online message of condolence, please visit
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Christine Skorb
February 15, 2017
Dennis, I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Al passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Amy and the boys at this difficult time. I love you little cuz.
Karen & Jen Allen
February 19, 2017
Linda,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Blessings for the grace you may need in the coming months.
Paul Gannon
February 16, 2017
Dear Linda,
I was sorry to read about Al. It was a pleasure to see you both at the Metso children's Christmas party just over a year ago. Rest assured that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Paul
February 16, 2017
Linda and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending my thoughts and prayers to all of you
Natalie Sperling
Lyn and Al Wasilewski
February 16, 2017
Linda and Family, we offer our sincere condolences, and are heartbroken to lose our friend, Al. It was a joy to serve with him, and share time with him in the journey. We will always cherish his witness of faith and willing generosity, and we'll miss him. May you find comfort and strength as you grieve, especially so in the difficult days ahead. Know that we stand with you and share your loss. Sending love.
A Grateful American
February 16, 2017
Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.
Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.
In deepest sympathy.
james belsito
February 16, 2017
linder so sorry for your lose
god bless
February 16, 2017
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Chris Landry
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