Judith Plourde

Judith “Judy” Lowe Plourde slipped away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, October 14, 2022, after a recent lung cancer diagnosis at age 84. She was the glue that brought so many together, whether she was at work at Lowe Manufacturing (the family business) or at the lake having fun.

Judy was born to the late Lois and Charles Lowe on August 24, 1938, in Hartford. She leaves her brother, Charles Lowe, and her sister, Susan Lowe Redfield, and was predeceased by her brother, Peter Lowe. After graduating from the Chaffee School and then Skidmore College, Judy married Richard Duncan and went on to have three daughters, Pamela Duncan, Jennifer Duncan, and Susan Duncan. In her second marriage, Judy built her life with Paul Plourde, her other half for 43 years. Together they worked and played, and Judy enjoyed her four stepsons: Jason (Jonelle), Jeffrey (Maryann), John (Barbara), and Paul Jr. The family grew and grew, and together Judy and Paul have seven children, 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

When not at work, she was always at play at the lake, either Coventry, Center Pond in Becket MA, or Spofford in NH. No matter which lake, her house was the place to gather. Sunset boat rides with friends and family alike and playing in the snow is how many will remember her.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, October 21 at the First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Samaritan’s Purse of Boone, NC, as this was one of her favorite charities. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory of Judy with her family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.