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Randall A. LaPan 1945 - 2013 PERU, VT - Randall (Randy) Alfred LaPan, beloved Husband, father and grandfather (poppo) passed away at age 67 Wednesday Feb.20, 2013 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Springfield, MA on Sept. 28, 1945 the son of Alfred and Fay (Codere) LaPan. Randy was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, having served from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1966. During his service he was awarded the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Authorized Vietnam Service Medal. Randy was a Truck Driver, having worked for many companies including Cyr, Browns, Prouty & sons, Merrill's and Chaves. He did road maintanence for the towns of Windham & Stratton and drove the Bromely/Stratton shuttle bus. As well as a groomer for Stratton. He retired a well known & loved school bus driver at Flood Brook Elementary School after 12 years. Randy was the founder of the Flood Brook Athletic Association where he served as the President for 10 years. He was also a member of FOE-Fraternal Order of Eagles and Teamsters. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 67 Chester, DAV Springfield John Blake Chapter 15, VFW Manchester and NRA. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kelen (Davis) LaPan of Peru, 2 sons, Zachariah A. LaPan and Jeremy R. LaPan; his Uncle Bob LaPan of Andalusia, Alabama; his brother, Jon LaPan of Ladera, CA; 5 sisters, Arlene Mills of Londonderry, Debra Fugatt of Southbridge, MA, Pam Korzec of Springfield, MA, Robin Perreault of Chicopee, MA and Jackie Shadle of Middleway, WV; Daughter in laws Heather Farrar and Amanda Kehoe, 2 Granddaughters, Alyza and Mariah LaPan, step- granddaughter, Kylie Kehoe, step-grandson Malichai Thibeault and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday March 2, 2013 at the Peru Congregational Church. Visitation will take place from 10:00am until the time of the service at noon. Following the service, friends are invited to a pot-luck reception at the Eagles Club in Manchester. A Graveside committal service with military honors will take place in the North Cemetery, Peru at a time to be announced in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flood Brook School Athletic Association or the the Mountain Valley Health Clinic, Londonderry, VT. Arrangements for cremation services are being provided by the Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chester, VT.

Published by The Republican from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2013.
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Dear Kelen, Zach and Jeremy - The folks that knew Randy at Flood Brook School are saddened for you at this time of loss. Randy's jolly nature was always uplifting to those around him, and he always talked of how proud he was of his boys. His accomplishments live on especially for the kids that benefit from the FBAA. He will be greatly missed.
Wanda Mauti

March 2, 2013

Kelen I'm so sorry ! I did not know your husband very well but we were good friends during our school years. My prayers are with you and your family. Marie (hart) Wade

marie wade

February 27, 2013

Kelen, and Zach and Jeremy, so sorry to hear about Randy. He will be missed. Remember the good times, there were many of them. Sending thoughts and prayers your way. Joyce Alexander, Clearwater, Florida.

Joyce Alexander

February 27, 2013

Kelen & Boys,
Hope you're all holding up OK. I'm so very sorry. Keith & I think of you often. Be Well. Holly (PO & mail truck) & Keith

Holly McLellan

February 26, 2013

Dear Kelen, Zach, and Jeremy,
Robbie, Sharon, Keith and Susan extend our deepest sympathy to you. Randy was such a good guy and Donald and I appreciated so much your looking after our camp and your family being such good friends to us. Sharon and Keith and I will see you on Saturday.

Love, Pauline Stuart

February 25, 2013

Kelen and family, so sorry to hear about Randy...we always had good visits when I saw him...sending a big hug to all of you.
Lisa Burt-Parkhurst

February 25, 2013

My sympathy to the Lapan family. Randy was one of kind. A true gentelman his whole life. Your wonderful memories will help you through these sad times. His wife, children and sisters all meant the world to him and he to them. Rest in peace gentleman I will never forget you.

Christine Brady

February 24, 2013

Kelen and family, we are sorry about your loss.

Fred and Noreen Dunn

February 24, 2013

HI KELEN. SO SORRY. I DIDN'T REALLY KNOW RANDY VERY WELL, BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM ON THE LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FIELD WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN. AGNES BARNES

February 24, 2013

Kelen, Elroy and family: So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Sending love and prayers.

Bill & Di

February 24, 2013

To Kelen and family,- sorry to hear of your loss of Randy. He was a friend to a lot of us . He earned our respect in his happy go lucky way with us and others during his Stratton Mt days.
He really did become a good family Vermonter in the Community. I have not seen Randy for a couple years. I now wish I had spent more time in my retirement visiting with the grit of the earth guys like Randy. We will miss him.

Ralph & Shannon, So Londonderry VT & Florida.

February 23, 2013

Kelen Zach and Jeremy,
I am sorry to learn of Randy's passing.
Even though I only knew Randy for a
short time, he would make me laugh
every time we talked and I really
enjoyed our times together. He was
one of a kind and he is a man I
will never forget. Please know you
are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and Mary Ellen Csizmesia
Southport, North Carolina

February 23, 2013

Kelen Zach and Jeremy;
I am so sorry to learn of Randy's
passing. Unfortunately, I only knew
Randy for a short time but he made
my day and made me laugh every time I had the pleasure of
speaking with him. He was truly one
of a kind and I will cherish the
memories of my times with him. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry and Mary Ellen Csizmesia
Southport North Carolina

February 23, 2013

Kelen & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Aunt Avis & Uncle Bud

Bud & Avis Russell

February 23, 2013

Kelen and family So sorry for your loss Thoughts and Prayers

Margo Stone

February 23, 2013

Kelen & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. He will forever be with you in your hearts and cherished memories.

Kelly Reeve

February 23, 2013

I never met Mr. Lapan, but he meant a lot to my friend, Heather Farrar. My thoughts are with your family.

Karen Gissendanner

February 23, 2013

I did not get to know you. But you will come to know God and become and angel of his.So R.I.P and let god show your soul how . I am sorry for your lost you are all in my prayer's.

joann Graham

February 23, 2013

Dear Kelen,Zach & Jeremy,

My heart goe's out to all 3 of you. Randy was a tough guy, but could be lamb if he was your friend.

We shall miss him, God's grace to you all.

Love you all - Cuz Bruce

Bruce W Batchelder

February 23, 2013

Caring about you folks and your loss.

Bert & Arlene Ladd

February 23, 2013

Kelen-Our condolences to you and your family.
Mike and Denise Hall

Mike and Denise Hall

February 22, 2013

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