Edward L. Laprade, 87, of Village Drive, a self employed painting contractor before retiring, died Wednesday at Hebert’s Nursing Home. He was the husband of Jeanne M. (Lupien) Laprade. They were married for 63 years.
Mr. Laprade was a WWII veterans of the Army Signal Corp. He was a member of the American Legion Post 64, Balfour-Cole, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a former member of the Cierelo-Laprade Post.
He is also survived by a son, Edward P. Laprade of Smithfield, a daughter Joan Marie Belleavoine of Johnston, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a brother Alfred LaPrade of Harrisville. He was the brother of the late Irving and Arthur Laprade, Lillian Loranger and Doris Gagne.
Funeral Tuesday at 8 from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Rt.44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 9am in St. Michael’s Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. Burial with Military Honors in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. If you need a ride to visitation or the funeral please call Anderson-Winfield Chauffeured Services at 401 949 5557.