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Donald Plourde Obituary

Donald Peter Plourde
formerly of Endicott
Donald Peter Plourde, of Tucson, formerly of Endicott, passed away following a battle with cancer on Thursday, July 3, 2008. Don was predeceased by his father, Dennis Plourde. He is survived by his devoted wife, Holly Orloff-Plourde; his loving children, son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Cristin Plourde, son, Jeffrey, and daughter, Donna; his cherished mother, Lydia Plourde; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim Plourde, Bob and Sue Plourde, and Ray and Peggy Plourde: along with many loving friends. He will be sadly missed by all. Don will be remembered for his great sense of humor and strong work ethic.
Memorial Services will be held in Arizona. Donations may be made in Don's memory to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Jul. 6, 2008.

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Colleen Zealy

November 9, 2008

I just heard of Dons passing....my condolences. I knew the Plourde family in Havasu for many years, but sadly it was many years ago and I have lost contact with them.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bob and Mary Simon

July 27, 2008

Todd and Cristin we were very sorry to hear of your father's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy & Rob Krukoswki

July 18, 2008

Cristin & Todd, We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Sincerely, Judy, Bob & Katie K.

Palmette Maney

July 14, 2008

Todd, I know this has been a difficult time in your life--take comfort in all your good memories and the fact that you were there for your dad up to the end. I know that gave him comfort and peace to have you with him. I love you and share in your pain. Love, Aunt Palmette

Roseanne Borromei

July 9, 2008

Todd and family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father. May loving memories stay with you always.

Veronica Rendon

July 7, 2008

Holly & the Plourde Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to have known and worked with Don. He will be missed, but he will be in our hearts forever. I will keep you all in our prayers.

Antonio Corona

July 7, 2008

My deepest Sympathy to the Plourde family. Myself as well as my family were blessed to have known Don. He was a wonderful fun loving man and a wonderful friend to me. he will be deeply missed by all. My prayers are with you may they confort you in your time of grief. God Bless all of you. Antonio Corona

Antoinette Colamarino

July 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Steve Kelley

July 6, 2008

My deepest sympathy. I knew your father well. He was a great friend. He was one of a kind and my family was very blessed to have known him.
May he rest in peace.

Therese Lobacz

July 6, 2008

Cristin and Todd- I was saddened to hear of your father's( and father-in-law's) passing- will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

John Bertoni

July 6, 2008

To Todd ....my condolences to you and your Family on the loss of your Dad.

Tim & Carol Huften

July 6, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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