L. GEORGE PLOUFFE

L. GEORGE PLOUFFE 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.