Genevieve (Buturla) LaPlante

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Genevieve (Buturla) LaPlante, age 93, died on Sunday, July 19, 2015 surrounded by family at home in San Diego. She was a longtime resident of Warwick and more recently San Diego, CA.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Nellie Raquier and Joseph Buturla. She worked at G. Fox & Co. department store in Providence. Known affectionately by her family as " Jennie", she was the matriarch of her family for many years. As her youngest great-granddaughter noted, she was the "most important one." Jennie was a selfless caregiver, avid bargain shopper, formidable cook, and a sharp competitor at games (Yahtzee being her favorite). Even in her 90s, her kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. She constantly inspired family and friends with her ability to be unconditionally accepting, as her primary concern was everyone's happiness.

Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. LaPlante; two children, Arthur J LaPlante Jr. and Deborah Chartier; siblings Stella Percy and Joseph Buturla, Jr. She is survived by her loving brother Walter Buturla of Pawtucket, daughter Rosalyn Warburton and her husband, Philip of San Diego, son-in-law David Chartier of Warwick, her grandchildren Marlo Warburton, Terrence Chartier, Christopher Warburton and Renee Chartier and four beloved great-grandchildren.

Private memorials will be held in San Diego and Rhode Island.