SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Constance Koski Laplante passed away peacefully, at the age of 95, on Oct. 6, 2026, at the Thompson House in Brattleboro, Vt. Connie lived a full life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, valuing her family above all else.
Constance was born in Ludlow, Vt., on Dec. 23, 1930. She was raised by Fred and Jennie Koski. The family moved to Springfield, Vt., where she grew up and graduated from Springfield High School.
During her life, she delighted in cooking fabulous meals for family gatherings and making every holiday special, and she loved sending greeting cards to people she cared about.
In high school, she met her true love, Reine Laplante. They married in May 1949. Following graduation, she was employed as an office manager at Young’s Furniture, where she worked for many years.
Reine and Connie began ballroom dancing, for which they received rave reviews. Connie shined on the dance floor with her elegance and graceful style. They spent many weekends traveling around New England dancing with different bands and making lifelong friends over the years. She loved music and enjoyed attending various concerts in the area. They thrived on attending their grandchildren’s many events, including swim meets, cross-country events, and many band concerts. You name it and they were there.
In the winter months they spent time in Florida, giving them lasting memories which they loved to reflect back on. Connie and Reine were also very active alumni and took pleasure in meeting with classmates.
Connie was devoted to her church. Her strength and faith brought light to those around her. Connie will be remembered for her elegance, warmth, smile, and kindness.
She was predeceased by her son Stephen; her parents, Fred and Jennie Koski; her sisters-in-law Laura Walker and Anita Wehler; her brother-in-law Albert; her husband of 76 years, Reine; and her daughter-in-law Ellen Laplante.
Constance is survived by her brother-in-law Al; her sister-in-law Elaine Minadeo (Claude); her sons Mark (Sheila) and David; her grandchildren, David Charles, Christopher, Julianne, and Travis; and her great-grandchildren, Adam, Matthew, Penelope, and Gemma.
A graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Springfield, Vt., on May 22, 2027, at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that you extend a thoughtful act of kindness to someone in need.
Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with the arrangements.