Paul C Ploof

Paul C. Ploof of Richmond, Vermont, age 96, passed Sunday October 13th, 2024, at his most recent residence - the Sterling House, in Richmond Vermont. Paul was born January 28th, 1928 in Burlington Vermont. He was the son of the late Elizabeth Ploof (Garrow) and William Ploof. Paul grew up in Burlington Vermont, and later served in the Army of the United States as an aircraft mechanic, from October 1946, until he was honorably discharged in September 1949. Paul later joined the Air National Guard as an autobody mechanic. Paul raised his family in Burlington, and later moved to Essex Vermont until he retired from the Air National Guard in 1983. He enjoyed several years of retirement in Florida with his late wife Erliene, and was always tinkering with many ongoing projects. Paul also enjoyed family get togethers at his camp in North Hero, and hosting holiday gatherings at his residence in Richmond. He was predeceased by his mother & father Elizabeth and William, and sisters Doris and Aileen, brothers Harvey, Harold, Bobby, and Donald, wife Erliene, daughter Susan Spiller, and son Shawn Ploof. He is survived by sons, Scott, Stephen and his wife Lori, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Services at 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington on Tuesday October 22nd, from 9am to 10am. Immediately following, services will follow at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at Resurrection Park Cemetery 200 Hinesburg Road South Burlington.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in Paul's memory to Sterling House at Richmond 61 Farr Road Richmond VT 05477
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Service. To send online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com