Jeanne Bernier LaPlace of Lake Forest Illinois and Lexington, Massachusetts died March 22nd, at Lake Forest Hospital. She was born February 7, 1930 in Quincy, Massachusetts to Florence and Arthur Bernier, and later moved to Lexington, Massachusetts where she resided until she married Desmond LaPlace, her loving husband and devoted companion for sixty-two years. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Desmond. Sister of Arthur Bernier of Burlington, Vermont and Diane Vultaggio of Concord, Massachusetts. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Lorraine Campbell and William Bernier. Jeanne and her husband traveled the world together and had many wonderful times, making lifelong friends along the way. Jeanne received her undergraduate degree from Mundelein College and a Master's Degree in English from the University of Chicago. Jeanne took great pleasure in her gardens, and was an active member in the Lake Forest Garden Club. She also was a participant in The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Genealogical Society of America, as well as various other organizations. Jeanne's warmth and empathy for people was felt by all who came in contact with her. Her husband says," Jeanne was the sweetest, most loving, generous, kind and beautiful individual. She was everything you would want in a person and always left you with a smile."

A Memorial Service will be held at Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., Lexington MA on April 7, 2018 at 10:00 am.  Calling hours will be held at the funeral home prior to the service, from 9:30am to 10:00 am.  Interment to follow at Westview Cemetery, Lexington.