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GREENFIELD - J. Robert (Bob) Plourde, 76, of Greenfield, died after a courageous battle with lung disease on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff of Monadnock Community Hospital.
Bob was born in Manchester on January 2, 1937 to Joseph L. Plourde and Irene E. (Boisvert) Plourde and grew up in Lowell, MA, where French was his first language as a child. He went on to graduate with a degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University after which he worked in the budding semiconductor industry. He married Elaine C. Giroux in 1960, at which point they started a family, raising three wonderful children together. He was a good father, a dedicated husband and a loving caregiver during Elaine's long battle with ALS, which took her from him, and their children, in 1980.
Bob was a voracious learner and intensely curious about many topics. His hobbies were numerous, including beekeeping, astronomy, maple sugaring, HAM radio, computer programming, geology and firearms. Bob believed one should never pass up the opportunity to learn something new, or to teach something to someone else. In more recent years Bob was very active in the local community. Among his many involvements, he worked on the maintenance staff at Tory Pines Resort, served as a trustee in Greenfield and belonged to the Pinnacle Mountain Rod and Gun Club in Lyndenborough.
Bob is survived by his mother, Irene E. Plourde of Lowell, MA, two sons, Marc J. Plourde of Winthrop, MA, and his husband Chris Shorrock, and David R. Plourde of Greenfield, a daughter, Lisa A. Snyder and her husband, Craig, of Fleming Island, FL, and his close friend and companion Patricia Russell of Greenfield. He also will be missed by his six grandchildren: Bethany, Kalin, Jesse, Deona, Tosha and John as well as his great-grandchild Nova. Additionally, he leaves his dear sister Lillian A. Welcome and her husband, Robert H. Welcome, of Rockport, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Divine Mercy Parish, 18 Vine Street, Peterborough, with Monsignor Gerald Belanger presiding. Burial will follow immediately at Greenvale Cemetery, Forest Road/Route 31, South Greenfield. A reception will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Town Hall following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Monadnock Community Hospital at 452 Old Street Road, Peterborough, NH 03458, attention philanthropy.
Jellison Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online obituary please visit www.jellisonfuneralhome.com.
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Sorry to hear of Bob passing. I worked with him on voter checklist for many years. Will always remember him as bright and friendly.
Linda Dodge
August 25, 2013
Dave and Family,
I send my thoughts and condolences to you. The photos I included in the Gallery mark a few of the special times I spent with your dad. Maple sugaring with him was the start of my experiencing just how varied and deep Bob's thirst for learning, doing and teaching proved to be. I cherish our post-dinner talks, punctuated with laughter, now more than ever.
Emily Trespas
August 23, 2013
Dear Marc and family,
My sincerest sympathy for the loss of your Father.
Julie Shorrock
August 23, 2013
Christopher Shorrock
August 22, 2013
Dear Marc & family..... Sending my condolences.... Its been a very long time but I wanted to let you know I am thinking of you at this difficult time. Best, Ted Reynolds
Ted Reynolds
August 22, 2013
Emily Trespas
August 22, 2013
Emily Trespas
August 22, 2013
Emily Trespas
August 22, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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August 22, 2013
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