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Anna Plourde Obituary
Peggy was born in Northfield, Vt., on Jan. 20, 1931, the daughter of Merton E. Ashton and Anna (Donahue) Ashton. She graduated from Northfield High School and went on to graduate from Jeanne Mance School of Nursing at Bishop Degosbriand Hospital.
She married Leo "Pete" Plourde in 1952. She had been employed as a registered nurse at Bishop Degosbriand Hospital in Burlington, Vt., Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington, Vt., St. Bernard and Montville high schools, and retired from Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London.
Peggy was a past member of the Stella Maris Chapter of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Nurses. She was a past member of Our Lady of the Lakes Church choir. She was also an associate member of Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing Alumni Association.
Her favorite pastimes were watching football and basketball games; her favorite team was the UConn women's basketball team. She traveled all over the U.S. and Canada to watch her husband compete with his black Labradors in AKC and CKC sanctioned field trials. She also followed her three granddaughters' snowboarding competitions over the years, including Jamie Anderson. She was one of Jamie's biggest fans and was so proud of her winning the first ever Olympic gold medal in the Women's Slopestyle Event in the 2014 Winter Olympics at Sochi, Russia.
Peggy is survived by Pete, her husband of 63 years; daughters, Ann Plourde Jennings and her husband, David, of Northfield, Vt., Lauren Anderson of Hartland, Vt.; and a son, Peter Plourde and his wife, Lynn, of Uncasville; 17 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Merton Ashton.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, in Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Oakdale.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
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Lee "Zeke" Szczygiel
February 6, 2016
To Pete and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Lee "Zeke" Szczygiel and family
Julius K. Jurkiewicz
February 3, 2016
To Pete, and family: condolences from Anne Marie (Goupille)SBHS '64, and myself,SBHS' 62, on your loss. Anne Marie worked at L& M Hosp. with "Peggy", and has fond memories. You are in our prayers.
Bill Canning
February 5, 2016
Dear Pete;
Suzie and I are so sorry that Peggy has left us.
She was so kind, friendly and always generous to all.
She loved the dogs. There was always room for another in your home.
She was very proud of all the success you and your Labs had in the field.
She will always have a special place in our heart.
Love to you and family.
Bill and Suzie and Coco Canning
Barbara Gerland
February 4, 2016
So sorry for you loss, Lauren (and dad). Glad you were able to spend these last couple of years being close to your family.
William F. Mignault
February 3, 2016
To Pete and Plourde Family !Anna was a special person who touched the lives of many people and left us with wonderful memories. May you take comfort in knowing your loved one will be missed but not forgotten.Love & prayers
Bill & Pat Mignault
Lisa Latham
February 8, 2016
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Plourde, our neighbor across the street from us in the Manor for many years. You're all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Lisa, Wally and Patrick Trolan
Jack Cfrowley
February 8, 2016
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Plourde. I will always remember the Sunday afternoon film reviews at the Plourde home. Coach, the 1962 season is still a great memory. Thank you and Mrs. Plourde for everything. Jack Crowley
Michelle Desjarlais
February 5, 2016
I had the pleasure of doing this wonderful lady's hair at Transformation Hair Studio. I always enjoyed Peg's visits! You are all in my thoughts today.
Richard Murphy
February 3, 2016
To the Plourde family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your mom. She was on duty the night my daughter was born and I think she may have been one of the first to hold her. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were shooting hoops and playing football at your house,where has the time gone? Always keep the good memories in your heart.
Kevin Gallerani
February 3, 2016
Pete and Family,
So sorry for the loss of you Mom Pete. Its very hard to lose one of your parents and all the memories she brought you.
Again our condolences,
Kevin and Alison Gallerani
Barbara Leonardi Birmingham
February 3, 2016
Dear Pete,
So sorry to see this, but so glad you had a wonderful long life together. Peggy was very special. Sending good thoughts and prayers. Love, Barbie
Jean and Martha Mador
February 3, 2016
Dear Pete and family,
Peg's passing and her obituary brought back a flood of great memories when we were all young and starting out in life as young couples full of enthusiasm, pep and energy. Who had more of that than Peg?
May the promise of Easter be your comfort and the joy you all brought to her be your consolation.
Jean and Martha Mador
Bonita Springs, Florida
Monica Gibson
February 3, 2016
I will always remember working with Peggy years ago on the old maternity floor and how our friendship still remain over the years. To Mr. Plourde and the entire family my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.She was a great nurse and and a very special person.
Pggy Quinn-Philips
February 2, 2016
Dear Mr. Plourde, I am so sorry for your loss.
Peggy Quinn-Phillips
Class of '62
Mark and Joan Callaghan
February 2, 2016
To the Plourde Family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of a beautiful and accomplished woman. May your good memories provide some comfort in the days ahead.
Bill Satti
February 2, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the Plourde family. In 1975 I was one or her patients at L&M due to a football injury, she was such a gracious and compassionate individual. May she rest in peace.
Eddie Fontaine
February 2, 2016
My sincere condolences for the loss of your mom..
Walt Dunham
February 2, 2016
Dear Pete and Family,
Joyce and I are so sorry to learn that Peggy had passed.We remember and enjoy the
good times at the Benhi class reunions. May God give you the comfort you need at this time.
Gladstone Family
February 2, 2016
Wishing the family our heartfelt sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers
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