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David J. LaPlant Sr.

1943 - 2016

David J. LaPlant Sr. obituary, 1943-2016, North Bennington, Vt

BORN

1943

DIED

2016

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Mahar Funeral Home

43 Main Street

Hoosick Falls, New York

David LaPlant Obituary

David J. LaPlant Sr.

1943 - 2016 North Bennington, VT David J. LaPlant Sr., "Jack" 73, passed away on Thursday August 18, at his residence in North Bennington, where he resided with his grandson Anthony Ketcham. He was born on January 17, 1943, in Burlington, VT, son of the late Eugene R. Grandchamp and Inez Aiken (LaPlant) but was lovingly raised by Leslie Aiken Sr. and Inez. Jack was a self employed auto mechanic and truck driver, who enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends and family. Whom ever met Jack left a friend for life and loving him. He always had a story and joke to tell and lived his life to it's fullest. Survivors include his children David J. LaPlant Jr. and his wife Amanda of Milton, VT, Gary LaPlant and his wife Lynda, Bruce LaPlant both from North Bennington, Brenda Baker and her husband Tony of Hoosick Falls, NY and Jennifer LaPlant of Bennington, VT. His sisters Darlene Harwood and Kuloa Groover, his brother Leslie Aiken Jr. along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is predeceased by a sister Shirley LaCross and a brother Alvin Aiken. A celebration of Jack's life will be held on Saturday, September 24 at the Bennington V.F.W. on North Street from 3:00 6:00 pm. Please join us in sharing pictures and memories of our beloved "Fat Jack". Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York.

Published by Bennington Banner on Aug. 26, 2016.
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you are a great dad and I'm very happy to be your son

bruce laplant

February 12, 2017

David LaPlant lll

January 24, 2017

You will be dearly missed jack you were a great friend to all till I see you again...tina

September 5, 2016

We miss you everday but feel you in everything we do! Love you Dad. Love, your daughter in law. ( you will live on in your family and everyone that loved you..never forgotten and always loved..)

Amanda Laplant

September 4, 2016

Love you Dad.. You where a Legend in Bennington. I am PROUD to be your Son. We WILL carry on your Name and make it known for years to come. I could not have asked God himself for a better Dad. I am PROUD to be what you made me... David Jack LaPlant JR. and David Jack LaPlant the third

David LaPlant

August 27, 2016

Sorry to hear about Jacks passing he was a great guy who always had some great auto advice and the best stories. 73 is way to young. R.I.P. Jack

robert dufresne

August 26, 2016

May he fly high with the Angels and be free to be as high spirited carefree.As he looks down lovingly watching proudly over all his family. Rest in peace Jack.

jamie Strohmaier

August 26, 2016

Sending my condolences to the family. RIP JACK

Kenneth Vollor

August 26, 2016

This is my Dad, I miss him so much. I live up here in Burlington area and would like to meet any relatives I have up this way. Please call me at 802-316-2364 Thanks David LaPlant.

David LaPlant

August 26, 2016

Sorry for the loss of a great person..he is missed.R.I.P Jack

Terri Davis

August 26, 2016

Rip dad love you so much will miss you alot always with me

jennifer laplant

August 26, 2016

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