Frances V. Plourde

EDINBURG– Frances V. (Ouellette) Plourde, 80, wife of Richard R. Plourde, passed away August 25, 2007 at home with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born in Brunswick, December 22, 1926, the daughter of Andre and Delia (Tetreault) Ouellette. Frances and her husband Richard owned and operated Plourde’s Gerneral Store in Howland for 20 years. Retiring in 1972, they made their home in Edinburg. She enjoyed time spent with family and friends, especially the day-long shopping trips to Bangor. Frances was an avid Red Sox fan, and she enjoyed a variety of music. She was loving and caring person who thought of others before herself. Frances and her husband recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.

In addition to her husband, Richard, she is survived by a son, Robert Plourde and Cindy of Howland; a daughter, Patty Hutchinson and Gerald of Edinburg; a sister, Sophie McElkinny of Brunswick; grandchildren, Aaron Plourde of Lagrange, Heather Buck and fiancé Paul Campbell of Howland, and Megan Cronkite and Sam of Knoxville, MD; a step-grandson, Matthew Duque and Abby of Bradley; five very special great-grandchildren, Kayla, Ryley, Emma, Benjamin, and Nathan; several nieces and nephews. Frances will also be missed by special friends, Joel and Denise LaVertu. She was predeceased by two brothers, Alfred and Andre, Jr.; and four sisters, Jeanette, Rose, Laura, and Lucille.

At her request, there will be no viewing hours. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 28, at 11 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Howland. Interment will be in Edinburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CHCS Hospice Program, P.O. Box 425, Bangor, ME 04402-0425. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.