Fred D. LaPlant Jr. Pittsford Vt- Fred Donald LaPlant Jr. 90 of Pittsford Vermont died Monday evening October 19th, 2020 at his daughters residence. He was born on November 23, 1929 in Rutland Vermont son of Fred and Ada (Allen ) LaPlant. Mr. LaPlant served in the Vermont Army National Guard. He had been employed by Richard Howe Scale, and by Hunter North doing traffic control for many years, then proceeded to work at Smith Buick GMC as a courtesy driver and then to Alderman’s Chevrolet until his retirement. He was a member of the St. Alphonsus Church serving on the Parish Council and Stewardship committee, he was also served on the Knights of Columbus 4th degree of Rutland Council # 9983; American Legion Post 31 serving as a Vice Commander, Sargent of Arms and Captain of the Color Guard, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post # 648, Rutland Moose Club serving as an officer and trustee. Mr. LaPlant was a volunteer for many groups including St. Alphonsus Bingo, American Legion Baseball, Knights of Columbus, Cub Scout Master in Pittsford Troup # 110, and most recently he volunteered for Rutland Regional Medical Center. Mr. LaPlant was an avid fan of the New England Patriots and the New York Yankees. Survivors include four daughters June Martindale and her husband Gordon Martindale of Rutland Vermont, Gloria Duby of Castleton Vermont, Melody Shaw of Pittsford Vermont, and Dema LaPlant Hart of New York, a son Fred LaPlant and his wife Tina LaPlant of Pittsford Vermont; one sister Marie Delphia of Middlebury, Vermont. 15 grandchildren Dennis Duby Jr. ; Michealpaul Fredette; Joshua Bradish; Christopher Duby; Matthew Martindale; Jennifer Martindale; Justin Duby; Shawn LaPlant; Adam Duby; Samantha Shaw; Mercedes Poirier; Johnathan Shaw; Charissa LaPlant; Ayla Hart and 22 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Marletta Phelps LaPlant on May 21st 2015, a brother Charles Toddriff and three sisters, Barbara Stein, Ruth Navin and Carolyn Tetruzzello and two great grandchildren Blake and Jazlene Martindale. Arrangements are being made with Barnard Funeral Home. Funeral Services with burial and with military honors will be1pm Saturday October 24, 2020 in the Forestdale Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the VNA & Hospice of Southwest Region.