WILTON – Donald Richard LaPlant, 78, of Wilton, passed away on April 24, 2016 at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
Donald was born on May 22, 1937, in East Dixfield, the son of William and Addie LaPlant. During his life, he worked at K&H Foster, Allen’s Garage in North Jay and later spent 22 years at G.H. Bass & Co. In 1985, he realized his life-time dream of owning his own business when he purchased Johnny’s Exxon on Main Street in Wilton. The dream was short lived as multiple health problems forced the sale of his business.
In his retirement, Donald developed a love of woodworking, leaving treasured items with each of his children.
Donald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie LaPlant; their six children: Donna Martin and husband Earl, Cindy Spencer and husband Doug, Richard LaPlant and wife Lori, Linda Bureau and husband Jeff, David LaPlant and wife Dee, Rodney LaPlant and fiancée Renee.
Donald was very proud of his children and their accomplishments. Donald is also survived by his grandchildren: Brandi and husband Mark Toothaker, Earl Martin III, DJ Spencer and wife Melissa, Morgan Spencer, Garrett LaPlant, Johanna LaPlant and companion Shane Bartlett, Chris Leavitt and wife Tracy, Sarah Baker and husband Matt; step grandchildren: Becky Merrill and husband Jared, and Adam Gallant; great grandchildren: Angel, Julia, Autumn, Megan, Audrey, Hannah, Haylee, Austin; borrowed grandchildren: Braelyn, Bailey, Whitney and Kayleigh; and sister-in-law Arline LaPlant.
Donald was predeceased by his parents; his two brothers, William Jr. and Clayton; and daughter-in-law Dori Cote LaPlant.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Julie Tracy at Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, and to a very special longtime friend, Bunny Allen.
Donations may be made in Donald’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.
Public visitation will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938 .
So sorry for your loss Richard and Family.
Cheryl and Andy
Condolences to the LaPlant family:(
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather, Richard, Lori, Rodney, Renee, Johanna and Garrett.
So Sorry Cindy and the whole family on your loss
To all of the LaPlant family – very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Donald’s passing.
Thought’s and prayers to you all during this time of loss.
So sad, Don was one of the nicest individuals I have had the pleasure of knowing. Elizabeth and I send our condolences to Marie and all the great kids.
Linda and Jeff,
Our prayers are with you, Linda, and with your father. May the memories help you, in time, to overcome the grief of this moment.
Marilyn and Bob Neal
So sorry for the loss to the entire family.
Rest in peace Mr. LaPlant, I always enjoyed chatting with you! You will be missed. Condolences to the family.
To Cindy, Linda and the rest of the family, Sorry for your loss. However, you will all have many memories to keep him alive in your hearts. May God bless you all at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
very sorry to hear of Don,s passing. have a lot of good memories,from many years ago.
So sorry for your loss.
Finest family you’ll ever meet is Dons.
Condolenenes to all from all of us.
Don
So sorry for your family’s loss. Don was a good guy.
Our Prayers and condolences to the whole family. Very nice man indeed.
Our most sincere condolences to Marie and the extended family. Don was a great, friendly guy. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire LaPlant family. So Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy and my favorite, go-to mechanic, not only at Bass but when he had his garage.
Our condolences to the entire LaPlant family.
So sorry to read of Don’s passing….You’re in our thoughts and prayers….Memories live on forever….
Our condolences to the LaPlant family, especially Donna, Cindy and Dave. I didn’t know your Dad, but
you guys are so special, I feel like I did.
sending hugs,
Carol Mc
Condolences to the LaPlant family.
Lyn & Bruce Jellison
Thoughts and prayers go out to the LaPlant fanily.
Dave, Dee and the rest of the LaPlant family, we are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you all.
So sorry for your loss forever in your hearts
I am sorry to learn of your family’s loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe
So sorry for you loss :(
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Don. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Frank and Cheryl Osborne
we wish you both our condolences.