Mr. John E. LaPlant, Sr.

August 28, 1945 - November 10, 2012

John E. LaPlant Sr., 67, of the East Rd., Burke died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family and Hospice of the North Country. Born in Chateaugay, NY on Aug. 28, 1945, he was the son of Clarence and Ramona (Jock) LaPlant. Mr. LaPlant was employed as a transmission mechanic for AAmco, Cheyne Motor Sales in Chateaugay and was a driver for May Flower Transport and Car Transport. He was a stock car driver and enjoyed demolition derbies, NASCAR, hunting, going to flea markets and shopping with his daughter, Denise. Mr. LaPlant is survived by three children, Denise Perham and her husband, Roy of Chateaugay, Sally LaPlant of Brushton, John Edward LaPlant II of Watertown; four grandchildren, Nicholas Perham, Carrie LaPlant, Lisa and James Lord; three great-grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Joanne and Royce Pickert of Philadelphia, NY, Karen and Harold Lawson of Corinth, Esther Bessette of Dickinson, Mary Osburn of Plattsburgh; three brothers, Daniel LaPlant of Port St. Lucie, FL, Douglas LaPlant of Malone, Edward LaPlant of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews; his canine companion, Princess. He was predeceased by his parents; six brothers, Robbie Jo, George, David, Clarence Jr., William and Ernest LaPlant; a sister, Kay Trombley; two daughters in infancy. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 12-2 p.m. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Marty Connor officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgeway Cemetery, Burke. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country.