Obituary of Roger J. Laprise

Peacefully surrounded by family, Roger Laprise passed away at Chatham-Kent Hospice, on July 25, 2023 at the age of 82.

Born in Chatham on August 13, 1940, Roger was the son of Treffle and Caroline (née Roy) Laprise.

Roger was the beloved husband of over 60 years to Rose Marie (née Houle). He was married to the love of his life on February 23, 1963.

Loving father to Richard Laprise (Bonnie), and Lucien Laprise (April).

Roger will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Dawson, Derek, Madison, Tiffany, Logan and Griffin.

Missed by his siblings Florent Laprise (Bernadette), Caroline Laprise, Guy Laprise (Penny), Jean-Marie Laprise (Lucille), Colette Laprise (Mike Maynard). Predeceased by his brothers Gerard Laprise (Aline), Claude Laprise (Marie).

He will be fondly remembered by his many in-laws Dorothy Pinsonneault (Charles), Jeannette Durocher (Whitey-Richard), Corinne Lanoue (Lawrence), Philip Houle (Noella), Madeline Collier (Gary).

Roger will be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Roger was a long time member of the NAWCC National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors - Chapter 92 (London). He was an avid farmer, who enjoyed spending time with his family.

A Memorial visitation will take place at Immaculee Conception Catholic Church on Friday, August 4th at 9:00 am until the Mass of the Resurection at 11:00 am. 

Arrangments have been entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham . Donations in memory of Roger may be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or for a Mass at Immaculee Conception Catholic Church.