Emile LaPlante

Emile LaPlante, born September 14, 1960, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, just days shy of his 65th birthday. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose warmth, humor, and adventurous spirit touched everyone who knew him. Emile shared 25 years of magical love with his wife, Valerie LaPlante, who was his partner in every sense of the word. He leaves behind his daughter, Jessica MacRoberts, and her four children—Jaylin LaPlante, Nolan Spada, Arya Boardman, and Wyatt Cowles—who lovingly knew him as “Pepe.” He is also survived by his son, Daniel MacRoberts, his wife Amanda, and their two children, Nathaniel and Jason. His family was his greatest pride and joy. Emile is remembered by his brothers Danny LaPlante and Chuck LaPlante, and his sister Annette, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Yvonne, whom he held close in his heart. Emile’s loyal companions, his beloved dogs Zoey and Tucker, were always by his side and will miss him dearly. A man of many passions, Emile found peace and wonder in scuba diving, where he felt most at home exploring the beauty of the water depths. He was also a lifelong Star Trek enthusiast—never missing a chance to remind his family that “resistance is futile” when it came to joining him for a marathon. His quirky sense of humor, curious mind, and love for adventure made him the heartbeat of every family gathering. Above all, Emile cherished time with his family, whether around the dinner table, on a new adventure, or sharing stories that always made others laugh. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love, laughter, and curiosity will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor Emile, where family and friends will come together to share memories of a truly remarkable man. “Live long and prosper.” A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, September 13th from 1:00pm ~ 2:45pm with Prayers of Remembrance being shared at 2:45pm in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street in Hudson. Burial will be private.

Emile LaPlante

September 14, 1960 - September 10, 2025