Madeleine was born on January 21, 1939 in Biddeford, ME, the daughter of the late Norbert and Alice (Beaudet) Plante. She was a 1958 graduate of Holy Name High School in Worcester, MA, and attended Anna Maria College. After college, she moved to Schenectady, NY where she raised her four children. A caregiver from an early age, it’s no surprise she went into healthcare. Madeleine was a pioneer in women owned businesses, owning a home health agency, Patient Care of Northeastern New York and Patient Care of Northern New England. She invested in a number of businesses throughout her life and was successful in other roles such as medical aesthetician.
Madeleine loved life and fun times with family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, the beach and traveling. Madeleine made friends easily. She was always up for an adventure and didn't think twice about getting into her car and traveling hundreds of miles to see her family and friends. During holidays, Madeleine looked forward to quality time with family and playing games. She was known for her quick wit and great outlook on life. She loved animals and could be found sharing an ice cream at the local ice cream parlor with her dachshund, Tootsie.
Madeleine is predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Richard Plante and Leo Plante. She is survived by her siblings: Joseph (Cecile) Plante of Brewster, MA, Jeanette Roux of Biddeford Pool, ME, Maurice (Pauline) Plante of Worcester, MA, Patrick (Maria) Plante of Cohasset, MA, Norbert Plante of Valencia, CA, Roger Plante of Waxhaw, NC and Dennis (Melaine) Plante of Gorham, ME; her children: Michelle (Douglas) Chrisey of New Orleans, LA, Laurie (Michael) Prater of Liberty Hill, TX, Daniel (Lisa) Gemme of Seattle, WA, Christina (Dustin) Kelsey of Leander, TX; her grandchildren: Jeffrey MacDonald, Jonathan (Danielle) MacDonald, Joshua MacDonald, Sara Wasserbach, Eric Gemme, Brian Gemme, Kristen (Darcy) Martin, Adam Prater, Ryan Chrisey, Kevin Chrisey; and great-grandchildren: Maxwell MacDonald, Ella Gemme, Simon Martin, Lucy Martin; many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held on July 24, 2021 @ 11 A.M. at St. Brendan's Chapel, 40 Lester B. Orcott Blvd. Biddeford Pool, ME 04005. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in memory of Madeleine Gemme be made to the American Diabetes Association or your local SPCA.
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