Obituary of Guy Edmond LaPlante

LAPLANTE, Guy Edmond- Age 93 of Halifax, it is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Guy Laplante on October 7^th, 2023, at Hants Community Hospital in Windsor, N.S.  Born in St. Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, he was the son of the late Omer and Alexina Laplante.  Guy spent his childhood in Quebec, before joining the Navy in 1951 at the age of 21, and after spending 35 years serving our Country in the Navy, he retired in 1986. He proceeded to work at the Halifax Dockyards and The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires in his retirement. But he wasn’t finished there, he continued to work and enjoy going to yard sales and selling at the flea markets weekly right into his late 80’s.  Guy enjoyed a night out dancing, taking trips to different countries, and emerging himself in the culture.  Guy was known for playing a mean game of Crib and tinkering away at home projects. Guy met the love of his life Anna Della Harris early on in his Naval career and married in 1953.  Guy and Anna were together for 42 years after she passed away in 1995.  

Guy is survived by his loving daughters, Deborah A. Laplante, and Margo D. (Walter) Bradbury; grandchildren, Kristi Laplante, and Catlin (Glen Collins) Bradbury; great-grandchild, Danielle Laplante; brothers, Fernand, Jacques, and Germain Laplante; Companion of 26 years- Anne O’Neil, travel partner, nights out, Holidays together and spending quality time together along with many nieces and nephews.  Guy was predeceased by his beautiful wife Anna Della Harris; son, Roy E. Laplante; great-grandchild, Tyler Laplante.

The family would like to thank the caregivers over the years who became more like part of his family with the love and care they gave Guy.

Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS.  In keeping with Guy's wishes there will be a visitation held on Friday, October 13^th, 2023, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will occur at the funeral home on October 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. with a burial to follow at Fairview Lawn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society in Guys Memory.  To place online condolences, please visit www.walkerfh.com