Lisbon Falls – Harold J. Plourde, 75, of Lisbon Falls, Maine, passed away at home on Tuesday January 8, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Portland, Maine on April 7, 1943, a son of the late Dennis and Mary (Cyr) Plourde. He was married to Debra Lee Matchett-Plourde. He worked for over 27 years at Bath Iron Works as a Grinder-Chipper before retiring in 2005. He was a member of The Pastime Club and Eagles Club of Lewiston. He enjoyed playing pool, Karaoke, hunting, fishing and he was an awesome card player. In his younger days, he was a bouncer and bartender at The Manoir, Royale and Round House Hotel and bars. He was a huge patriots fan who enjoyed watching football with his wife Debra. Harold was well known as a comedian and practical joker who always had a good comeback to any comment. Best of all he was a very special guy and great friend to all who knew him.
Harold is survived by his wife: Debra Matchett-Plourde of Lisbon Falls, Maine, daughters: Wendy Gagnon and husband Patrick of Lewiston, Buffy Plourde of Steuben, Maine, son: Ricky Plourde, 2 stepsons: Jason Matchett and wife Tanya of Lisbon, Chadd Matchett and partner Mandy of Florida, sister: Priscilla Smith of Florida, 2 brothers: Carlton and Robert Plourde of Lewiston, 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, brother in law: Seann Sampson and wife Christine of Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, 3 sisters: Cora Donahue, Rita Plourde and an infant sister named Rita Plourde, 4 brothers: Roger, Rodrick, Raynold and Richard Plourde.
Donations can be made in Harold’s memory to: Chans Home Health and Hospice, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011 or American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, Maine 04330.
You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting Harold’s guestbook at www.thefortingroupfuneralhomelewiston.com.
Visitation will be held at the Fortin Funeral Home in Auburn on Saturday January 19 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday January 19 at 12:00 PM. A Service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Maine 04240. 783-8545
