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Robert Plante Obituary
Born March 4, 1927, in Dover, was the son of the late Victor Plante and Rose Alma (Dumais) Plante.
Bob attended the Dover schools, served in the Merchant Marines in 1945/1946 and the Korean War in 1951/1952. He was employed at Spaulding Fiber/ Bay Head Products until his retirement in 1988.
He was an avid golfer and member of the Sunnydale Golf Club. He was a member of the Dover Moose Lodge and enjoyed gardening, traveling with the senior citizens, dancing with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Ruth E. (Friars) Plante; six sisters, Eva Richard, Blandine Boulanger, Jeannette Roussell, Rita Roberts, Irene Woods and Blanche Oates; and one brother, Alphonse Plante.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa M. Plante of Rochester; his sons, Kevin R. Plante and his wife Diane of Dover, Tracy G. Plante and his wife Julie of Berwick, Maine, and Brenden S. Plante and his wife Cathy of Dover; five grandchildren, Kerri, Jeremy, Joshua, Jared and Christopher; two great grandchildren, Hannah and Elizabeth; a brother-in-law, Edwin Roberts of Monona, Iowa; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A special appreciation to Wentworth Homecare & Hospice for their compassion and care giving skills.
Calling hours will be at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Avenue, Dover, N.H. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 5 Hale Street, Dover on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be followed at Pine Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Wentworth Homecare & Hospice, 121 Broadway Ste. 117, Dover, NH 03820.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Plante
Jim Newcomer
July 15, 2012
Tracy, We were saddened to learn of your Dad's passing while we were away. Rhonda and I offer our heartfelt condolences.
Tom Senior
July 10, 2012
Tracy, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Take care. Tom Senior
Deborah Rice
July 10, 2012
Tracy and Family - Thinking of you and I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Deb (Tucker) Rice
Cathy Burns
July 8, 2012
Tracy & Family - I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May his memory comfort you in your time of grief.
michael moreau
July 8, 2012
Brenden and family my thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time.
Bill Carroll
July 7, 2012
Kevin, I am sorrowed by the passing of your dad. Remember him in your heart and he will always be with you and a part of your lives. God BLess him and comfort you all during this difficult time.
Steven Jacques
July 6, 2012
Kevin,Lisa,Tracy,and Brenden, Sorry to hear about your Dad. Your Mom and Dad were great people. May they rest in peace
Elaine Lacroix Labrie
July 6, 2012
Dear Plante Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss, all of our loss. Uncle Bob was an amazing person and a very loving great uncle (my favorite). I will miss his wonderful smile. He must be enjoying a beautiful dance with Aunt Ruth right now and that smile is just beaming. OOXX
Pat Massa
July 5, 2012
Brenden and the entire Plante family,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was such a nice man and will be missed terribly. Love, Tom & Pat
Edwina Sevigny
July 5, 2012
Lisa, Kevin, Tracy and Brenden, our condolences go out to all of you. We have lived down the street from your Dad for many years and hope God has embraced him in his arms. Paul and Helen Sevigny
Sue Foss-Myatt
July 5, 2012
Lisa,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. May your memories comfort you.
Kathleen Seymour
July 5, 2012
Lisa
Thinking of you. You were a wonderful care taker to your Dad. You were always there for him.
Chris Fernald
July 5, 2012
Julie and Tracy and family my thoughts and prayers and with all of you in this time of need. May you feel Gods prences through this time.
July 5, 2012
Our sincere condolences.
The Homemakers Health Services
July 5, 2012
My condolences for your loss Tracy.
Don Desharnais
July 5, 2012
Dear Tracy,
On behalf of the Carpenters at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, may I offer our sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Larry Gould
July 5, 2012
Dear Brenden, Sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Battersby, Dover
Judy Edwards
July 4, 2012
Diane and Kevin, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness and transition. You will always carry his memories with you and cherish them.
Cathy Fitzgerald
July 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 4, 2012
Our condolences go out to the family. Bob was a great guy.
Bob & Anne McGuinness
Marianne Cook
July 4, 2012
To all the Plantes: your Dad/Papa was one of a kind...I will always remember the twinkle in his eye, and how much he enjoyed life. Peace to you all. Love, Marianne Cook
July 4, 2012
I hope you find peace with your dad's passing, he was truly special and great freind. david soucy, lebanon, maine
July 4, 2012
Kevin and Diane, my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad.
Irene Collins
Jason Hindle
July 4, 2012
Kerri, my condolences to you and your family. Prayers to you all during this difficult time
Karen Berube
July 4, 2012
Peace to the family as you mourn the passing of your dad. I know he was a good dad and so loved by you all.
Deb Bickford
July 4, 2012
Lisa,
I am soo sorry to hear about the passing of your Father! May your wonderful memories substain you as you go thru this difficult time!May God bless you with strength, peace & understanding as you say goodbye, for now.
With my deepest sympathy & in friendship,
Craig & Melody Dagenais
July 4, 2012
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a kind and good man.
Nancy (Swenson) Bailey
July 4, 2012
Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Stephen Boucher
July 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family for their loss.
Michele Raffa
July 3, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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