Armand I. Plouffe

Plouffe, Armand I. COHOES Armand I. Plouffe, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Stratton VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Armand was born in Cohoes, the son of the late Moise and Matilda (Michaud) Plouffe. He was educated at the Catholic schools of Cohoes and was a lifelong communicant of Holy Trinity Church. Armand worked for the city of Cohoes as a foreman with the Department of Public Works, retiring over 20 years ago. Armand proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1946 with the 337th Signal Corps. His unit actively served in the European Theatre of the War and he met his wife of over 63 years, Joan, while serving in England. He was a longtime member of the Halfmoon American Legion. In addition to his wife, Armand is survived by his two daughters, Mary Ann (Gary Sr.) Hebert of Latham and Christine Weaver of Watervliet; his grandchildren, Valerie (Paul) Inman of Watervliet, Wendy (Timothy) Breen of Latham, Gary (Annemarie) Hebert Jr. of Voorheesville, Gregory Hebert of Watervliet and Jeffrey (Erin) Hebert of Latham; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sheila Hedge Homes; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Michael and Terry Brown. He was predeceased by his siblings, Eva LeMay, Anna Saddier, Nelda Sickles, Alfred Plouffe and Edward Plouffe. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com