QUEENSBURY --- Joann Mary Plante, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Born November 22, 1960, in Schaghticoke, she was the daughter of Jack Everett Laughter, Sr. and Joan Marie Welch.

In addition to her parents, Joann was predeceased by her husband, Donald Plante, Jr.; and brother, Marion Brison Laughter.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Douglas Paul Brundige, Jr. of Troy, New York, Miranda Marie Cohn of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Darielle Marie Plumadore of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, and Nichole Amber-Lynn Danyla of Baltimore, Maryland; grandchildren, Blaine Reed Bryson Matthews, Sr. of Nashville, Tennessee, Olivea Joan Matatt of Troy, New York,  Merinda Joan Cohn of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Mya Bella Perez of Virginia Beach, Virginia; great-grandchildren, Ava Joan Noelle Matthews, Blaine Reed Bryson Matthews, Jr., Maylene Alaina Rose Matthews, all of Nashville, Tennessee; brother, Jack E. Laughter, Jr. of Mechanicville, New York; and sisters, Nitia Laughter of Savannah, Georgia and Jackie Thompson of Zephyrhills, Florida.

A graveside ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, 65 Middletown Rd., Waterford, NY 12188.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Adirondack Manor in Queensbury, for overseeing the care of Joann in the final chapter of her life.

Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.

Don't cry for me now I have died,

for I'm still here I'm by your side,

My body's gone but my soul is here,

please don't shed another tear.

I am still here I'm all around,

only my body lies in the ground.

I am the snowflake that kisses your nose,

I am the frost, that nips your toes.

I am the sun, bringing you light,

I am the star, shining so bright.

I am the rain, refreshing the earth,

I am the laughter, I am the mirth.

I am the bird, up in the sky,

I am the cloud, that's drifting by.

I am the thoughts, inside your head,

While I'm still there, I can't be dead.