Raynold J. Plourde

Auburn - Raynold J. Plourde 76 of Western Promenade died Wednesday September 24, 2014 at the Androscoggin Hospice House with his family by his side. Born in Fort Kent October 31, 1937 a son of the late Dennis & Marie Cyr Plourde he was educated in Auburn schools. He was lovingly raised by his foster parents, George & Annette Desmarais . He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1958 and in the US Army Reserves from 1975-1979. He was married to the former Constance P. Sasseville Sept. 1, 1962. She died August 18, 2014. Mr. Plourde was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul and worked at General Electric Plant until his retirement in 1999. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, his family, his cat Sweetie and beloved Boston Bruins. Our dad will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, and for being an amazing father and husband. He is survived by 2 daughters Christine Plourde-Rand and husband Aaron of Auburn, Lisa Mathieu of Auburn, his son Shawn Plourde of New York City, grandchildren, Abbie, Molly and Nevin Rand, his brothers & sisters, Priscilla Smith of FL, Harold Plourde and wife Debra of Lisbon Falls, Carlton Plourde, Robert Plourde both of Lewiston, foster sister Terry Moore, sisters-in-law, Claudette Verville and Constance Albert. He was also predeceased by his sister Cora Donahue, brothers Roger, Richard and H. Rodrigue Plourde. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Androscoggin Hospice House and C.M.M.C T -3 Dept. for the exceptional care and support they provided to our family. Online condolences and photo gallery at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Sunday 4 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul (lower chapel) Monday Sept. 29th at 11:00 am. Graveside committal with military honors St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Greater Humane Society 55 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, Maine 04240 or Boys Town 14100 Crawford Street Boys Town, NE 68010. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home 70 Horton Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207 784-4584