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Obituary: Ronald J. Plourde, 84, of Waterbury
For over 45 years, Ron owned Upholstery by Ron Fredericks, located on West Main Street in Waterbury.
Obituary courtesy of Maiorano Funeral Home
“Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend”
WATERBURY, CT - Ronald J. Plourde, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Beverly A. (Sielski) Plourde.
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Ron was born on September 13, 1936, in St. John, Maine, son of the late Gerald and Rena (Dube) (Plourde) Gagne and the stepson of the late Omar Gagne. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran. In his early years, Ron worked for Alloy Foundries for over 15 years, until he began to study the art of furniture upholstery. For over 45 years, Ron owned Upholstery by Ron Fredericks, located on West Main Street in Waterbury for over 35 years. He continued to work into his 80’s, having relocated to Watertown. Talented and meticulous, his customers were happy to see his name on their furniture.
Ron was an avid golfer, played tennis, and bowled throughout his life. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends and sister. Loving, sensitive, and generous beyond words, Ron was loved by family and friends. He woke up happy everyday and said more than once that there was nothing he would have changed about his life.
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In addition to Beverly, his wife of 61 years, Ron is survived by his son Ronald J. Plourde of Waterbury; his daughters Christine Gage and her husband Christopher of Oakville, Lori McGrath and her husband Peter of Stuart, FL and Carolyn Rinaldi of Las Vegas, NV. He also leaves his ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren as well as his sister Linda Petereit and her husband Robert of Naugatuck, his stepbrother Valdore Gagne, and several generations of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Diane Fortier.
His funeral will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM from Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow Street to St. Michael’s Church for a Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial with full military honors will immediately follow. Walk-through calling hours will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00-8:00pm. Everyone attending will be required to wear face masks and social distancing guidelines will be strictly followed. Memorial contributions in Ron’s name may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. For more information, to sign the online guestbook, or to leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com.