Noela C. (Sharp) LaPlante, age 95, of New Bedford, passed away December 22, 2017 at The Oaks. She was the wife of the late Gerald LaPlante.
She was born in Auckland, New Zealand, a daughter of the late Thomas Moodie Sharp and Mabel Beaton (Fotheringham) Sharp.
Mrs. LaPlante attended the First Congregational Church in New Bedford and sang in the choir. She was a talented accordion and organ player and enjoyed making crafts. She was very fond of butterflies.
Her family includes a daughter, Geraldine Arroja and her husband Antonio of New Bedford; a son, Leslie LaPlante and his wife Karen of Rochester; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Thomas LaPlante.
Her Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 11AM in Rural Cemetery, 149 Dartmouth St., New Bedford. For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com