ALBERT L. LaFRANCE
STUART, FL
Al transitioned from this world to the next on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Martin Memorial South. He
was surrounded by family and others who were praying for him and singing his favorite hymns. At
7: 11 am., Al stepped into the presence of Jesus, into his heavenly reward, and was reunited with his
parents, other family members and friends. Al was a kind and gentle man who had a servant's heart for
God. Always available to help in any way needed at his church, St. Joseph's Catholic, he volunteered
tirelessly at their St. Vincent dePaul Society office.
Al was born on July 20, 1933 in Omaha, Neb. to his parents, Raoul and Virginia LaFrance. The family
moved to Mankato, Minn. where Al was raised along with his three brothers and sister. He graduated
from Mankato State University. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He moved to Stuart from
Miami in 2000 to be closer to his precious, beloved daughter, Julie LaFrance Lentine.
He was a devoted father to her, loving father-in-law to Lou, and adoring grandfather to Nicholas. Al is survived by his sister Ginny and his brothers, Pete and Mike and their families, including many nieces and
nephews. He is also survived by Julie's mother, Sally Miles LaFrance Long. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Gene.
Although we are saddened by this temporary separation from Al at his death, his family would like to
invite his church family and friends to a celebration of his life. A Visitation will be held on Monday,
June 5, 2017 from 9:00 am to10:30 am at Treasure Coast Seawinds, 950 S.E.. Monterey Road, Stuart,
FL 34994. After the visitation, a Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic
Church, 1200 E. l0th Street, Stuart, Fl. 34996. Immediately following the Mass, burial with Military
Honors will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 2001 S W Murphy Road, Palm City, FL 34990.
Immediately after the burial, all are invited to a luncheon to be held back at St. Joseph's Church in the
Annex.
In lieu of flowers, contributions as a memorial may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church for
St. Vincent dePaul Society, address above.