Dennis M. Laprade, 65, died Wednesday October 17, 2018 in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Roland and Elizabeth Laprade, and lived all his life in South Hadley. Dennis owned his own landscaping company, worked as a mechanic and was a tremendous handyman. He loved Las Vegas and listening to oldies on his record player. He leaves his wife Lillian (Winn) Laprade of South Hadley, his son Dennis M. Laprade Jr., of Martiville, NY, his daughter Darlene Laprade of South Hadley, his sister Gail Laprade of South Hadley, his former wife Betty-Jean Laprade of FL, six grandchildren Elizabeth, Heather, Michael, Pedro, Jaycob and Jayce, seven great grandchildren and his cat Peanut. Calling hours will be Sunday 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Curran-O'Brien Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley, MA 01075.