CLAREMONT — Herbert Joseph Plourde Sr., 89, of Claremont, NH passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Sullivan County Health Care in Unity, New Hampshire, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Island Falls, Maine on April 11, 1929, the son of Treffle and Delia (Willette) Plourde.
He had worked for Cone Blanchard for 38 years until they closed their doors. He then worked for LaValley’s, building houses.
Herby had many passions in life. He enjoyed helping in any way he could, family and friends benefited from his many projects. If you needed something, he was already working on getting it done. He loved telling jokes and pulling pranks. Herby loved to ride his 4-wheeler and snowmobile whenever he could. After he retired, he enjoyed many mornings at Dusty’s Café having coffee and a muffin and catching up with friends.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Caroline E. (Scribner) Plourde; three sons, Herbert J. Plourde Jr. and his wife, Linda, Richard J. Plourde and his wife, Evelyn, and Steven M. Plourde and his wife, Patty; three sisters, Loretta White, Madeline Davis and Coleen Scruton and her husband, Fred; a sister-in-law, Jean Plourde; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Clarence “Pete” Plourde, and brothers-in-law, Earle Davis and Maurice White.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30 in West Claremont Burying Ground in Claremont with Richard O’Donnell officiating.
Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes, Inc., 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.
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