Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Basil and Aurore (Turcotte) Plourde, he was a lifelong resident of the city. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 1941 and New England Technical Institute. A United States Army Veteran, he served during World War II.
Mr. Plourde worked the the New Bedford Standard Times in the distributions department for 20 years, retiring in 2008. Prior to that he was owner-operator of Berny’s Radio and TV Repair in New Bedford for many years.
Surviving in addition to his wife: 2 sons: Robert R. Plourde and his wife Suzanne M. of Wareham, Peter R. Plourde and his wife Julia D. of Westfield, 6 grandchildren: Christopher, Jonathan, Julie, Anna, Hannah, Sarah, 4 great grandchildren: Mari, Benjamin, Olivia and Galaxy.
His Funeral will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 9AM from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd. followed by a funeral mass at 10 AM in St Joseph-St. Therese Church, Acushnet Ave. New Bedford. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Contributions in his honor may be made to VA New Bedford Outpatient Clinic, 175 Elm St., New Bedford, MA 02740.
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