Thomas A. "Tucker" LaFlamme, 74, a resident of Ethan's Way, Bennington died unexpectedly following a brief illness on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Bennington on June 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Walter J. LaFlamme and the former Yvonne (Lalumiere) LaFlamme who survives. Tommy received his education at Sacred Heart School and the former Red Brick School in Shaftsbury.
Tommy married the former Barbara Ann Harrington on June 21, 1969 at Sacred Heart Church in Bennington. Barbara died April 7, 2002.
In earlier years Tommy was employed at the former Knotty Pine Restaurant in Bennington. He later worked for many years at Karl's Motor Sales on Depot Street and finally at Morrison Sales & Service until the time of his retirement.
Tommy's favorite pastimes were hunting and riding his bike around town. In earlier years he was a member of the Putnam Hose Company, Bennington Fire Department.
Survivors include his mother, Yvonne LaFlamme of Bennington; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Elaine Reeves of Minnesota and New Mexico and Claire and Terry Granger of Bennington; a brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Gerrie LaFlamme, of Bennington; a very close friend, Jean Dwyer of Bennington and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Tom was predeceased by a son, Scott LaFlamme and a sister and brother, Donna Harrington and Ricky LaFlamme.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will take place in the family lot in Park Lawn Cemetery, Bennington.
Should friends desire donations in Thomas LaFlamme's memory may be made to the Bennington County Meals Program through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.