LAPLANTE, Germaine Alphonsine - Suddenly at the St.Catharines General Hospital on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Lucien for 59 years. Loving mother of Lise (Gary) Hemphill, Micheline Shea, Denise (Bart) MacDonald, Gilles Laplante and Danielle (Frank) Ferko. Grandma will be sadly missed by grandchildren Adrienne, Lee, Kirk, Christopher, Robert, Carly, Madeleine, Noah, Chloe; great grandchildren Nathaniel, Nathan, Issac and Zoe, and many nieces and nephews. Germaine's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St.Catharines on Monday, September 4th from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Liturgy at St. Alfred's Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 5th at 11 am. Vigil prayers on Monday at 3 pm. Rite of Committal Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial donation to the Hotel Dieu-Shaver Rehab or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On-Line Guest Book - www.dartefuneralhome.com 10327548