Gilberte L. Laprade

Gilberte L. Laprade

WOONSOCKET -

Gilberte L. Jill Laprade, 87, of Woonsocket, died Sunday April 6, 2025 at with her family beside her. She was the loving wife of the late

Albert J.

Bert Laprade. They were married on September 1, 1958 and shared over 62 years together in marriage until his passing in February of 2021.

Born and raised in Woonsocket, she was the only child of the late Simeon and Florida (Dulac) Gravel. She was a lifelong resident of the city and a graduate of Woonsocket High School.

Jill worked at Tupperware, Miller Electric, and Kay Jewelers. She was employed for nearly 20 years at CVS/Mark Stevens before retiring in 1993.

She was a longtime parishioner of St. Ann's Parish (subsequently, All Saints) and, later, St. Joseph's Parish. Although they didn't ride motorcycles, Jill and her husband Bert were avid members of the United Motorcycle Club.

Jill enjoyed dancing and singing to music of all styles. She will be remembered for her outgoing, cheerful and friendly personality. Some of her most cherished times were when she was taking care of her grandchildren.

Jill is survived by her son Paul A. Laprade of Rockford, Illinois, her daughter and son-in-law, Julie A. and Frank Anzivino, of Lincoln, and her brother- and sister-in-law, Roland and Konnie Laprade, formerly of Woonsocket. She was the proud grandmother of Thomas Anzivino and his wife Maria, Steven Anzivino, Nathaniel Laprade, and Jonathan Laprade. She is also survived by an extended family of many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday April 22nd at 10:00 am in St. Josephs Church, 1200 Mendon Rd. Woonsocket. Jill will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband Bert at St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery in Bellingham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Pl. Memphis, TN 33105 or www.stjude.org.

Arrangements are by Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St. Woonsocket.

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