RICHMOND/SOUTH BURLINGTON - L. George Plouffe, 81, died after a short
illness at his home in Richmond on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 with his loving
family by his side. He was born on May 12, 1929 in St. Johnsbury, the son of the
late Adrien and Germaine (Cyrenne) Plouffe. George graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy,
enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict.
Upon his discharge from the Air Force, he married Geraldine Couture. He graduated from the University
of Vermont in 1957 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Geraldine predeceased him in 1999.
In 2002, George married Velma Godfrey in Richmond. He retired from IBM after 28 years
of service. He was a parishioner of St. John Vianney Catholic
Church in South Burlington, a member of Birds of Vermont
Museum in Huntington, and the Green Mountain Woodcarvers.
George was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time at
the family camp on Martin's Pond, in Peacham. Among his
fondest memories were growing up on his grandparents'
(Cyrenne) farm in Canada. He will be remembered for his love of
woodcarving, craftsmanship, and sense of humor. He is survived
by his wife, Velma Plouffe of Richmond; his four sons, Dennis M.
and his wife, Jody Plouffe, of Essex Jct., Ronald M. and his wife,
Kieran, and grandson, Adrien Plouffe of Milton, Larry J. and his
wife, Nancy, and granddaughter, Danielle and her husband, Art,
and granddaughter, Elizabeth Plouffe of Underhill, Bobby S. and
his wife, Penny, and granddaughter, Lindsay and grandson,
Daniel Plouffe of Cleveland, OH; two step- sons, Aaron and his
wife, Monica Godfrey, and their children, Jacobus, M.J. and
Sidney of Seattle, Wash., Brian and Makenzie Godfrey of
Waterbury; one sister, Georgette Jacobson of South Portland,
ME; one brother, Marcel Plouffe and his wife, Louise, of Williston;
and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family from
Canada of which he held dear to his heart. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 at 11 a.m. in St.
John Vianney Catholic Church in South Burlington. Interment will
follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the Richmond Rescue, 216
Railroad St., Richmond, VT 05477. Visiting hours will be on
Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral
Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski.
Published in The Burlington Free Press on Oct. 26, 2010
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