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Ronald P. Laplante

Memorial for Ronald P. Laplante

Born in Fitchburg, MA on May 17, 1941
Called by God on Oct. 3, 2014 and resided in Ashburnham, MA.
 

  
Ronald P. Laplante

Ronald P. Laplante, 73, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Friday October 3, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ronald was born in Fitchburg, May 17, 1941, son of the late Paul and Marguerite (Johnson) Laplante, and has lived in Ashburnham most of his life.

Ronald was the former Ashburnham Chief of Police from 1974 until his retirement in 1998. He was respectfully known and affectionally referred to as "The Chief." He proudly served his country with the United States Navy. Ronald was a member of the Thomas P. Sweeney Post 142 American Legion of Ashburnham. Ronald was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed deep sea fishing, fishing and hunting. Most of all he enjoyed all the time he spent with his family.

Ronald will be sadly missed by his best friend and partner Charleen Testagrossa of Ashburnham, two daughters; Renee Graves of Winchendon and Stacey Laplante of Gardner, one son John Laplante of Winchendon, four grandchildren; Andrew David, Kaytlin David, Rebecca Graves and Paul Laplante, one great granddaughter; Kayleigh David, one brother John "Jack" Laplante, one nephew Darren Laplante. Ronald was predeceased by one son; Paul "Frog" Laplante.

At Ronald's request funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, donation's in Ronald's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

To sign the online guestbook for Ronald, please visit our website at www.fletchercares.com. The Lamoureux Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
  

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