Obituary of Gloria Christine Laporte

LAPORTE Gloria Christine: Peacefully, surrounded by love,  with her family present at AgeCare, Parkhill, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Gloria Christine (Yaworsky) Laporte, aged 86. Beloved wife of Nelson Denis Laporte of Grand Bend and formerly of Ottawa.  Loved mother of Michael “Mike” Laporte (Sue), Lesha Laporte, Johanna Laporte (Claude Gravelle) all of Ottawa and André Laporte of Rossland BC.  Loved grandma of Matthew Laporte and Samson Laporte, Evan Gravelle and Erika Gravelle. Fondly remembered by Jacky Laporte. Dear sister of Jim (Ann) Yaworsky of Windsor, Janice (Petar) Cuckovic of Port Franks.   Remembered by her many nieces,  nephews and their families.   Predeceased by her sisters Sonia Grundy, Lesha Tompkins (Bill) and her parents Joseph and Marie Yaworsky. The love of her life, Nelson, whom she married in June 1960 was her true companion and soulmate. Committed to lifelong learning, Gloria graduated in 1959 from Hotel Dieu Hospital School of Nursing and worked briefly at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Ontario; she then pursued her Accreditation in Long-Term Care Management which led to her position as Director of Care at the Elisabeth Bruyere Nursing Home in Ottawa.  She earned her BA degree in English in 1992 from the University of Ottawa and took several American History courses while living in Washington DC. Keen for adventure, Gloria’s travels have taken her around the world to Africa, China, Egypt, Romania and Mexico.  She has many lifelong friends including her former nursing classmates and the Catholic Women’s League.  A lover of nature, sailing, music, arts and decor, Gloria’s hobbies were diverse and reflected the breadth of her interests and passions.  At Gloria’s request, cremation will take place and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, Grand Bend on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11 am.  Interment will be at the Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. Special thanks to the staff and residents at AgeCare Parkhill for having loved and cared for her so well and the support we, her family, received. If desired Memorial donations to the Parkinson Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated. T. Harry & Sons Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements