====== Laporte, Albert ====== 
 (18 Aug. 1898-Jan. 1978), businessman. Born in Alexandria, GC. Parents: Leo Laporte (Leonardo Laporta) and his wife Adele (Ida) Dapratto. Albert Laporte spent most of his life in Alexandria, apart from a period in Oshawa working for General Motors. The subdivision at the south end of Alexandria, known as Laporte Gardens, was built on his property. He died at Glengarry Memorial Hospital. Roman Catholic. Married to Rosie Poirier (who died 23 Dec. 1982). (eight children)


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<fs small>//Glengarry News// 25 Jan. 1978 * obituary of his wife, //GN// 12 Jan. 1983 * development of Laporte Gardens subdivision, //GN// 20 Aug. 1964, 10 June & 8 July 1965 * builds house in Laporte Gardens, //GN// 8 July 1965
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