Passing of Jean Plouffe

Greg Barsamian · 10-30-2021, 11:54 AM

Jean J Plouffe, 86, of Manchester, passed away on October 22nd, 2021, at The Courville at Manchester.

Jean was born in Pike River, Quebec, Canada on April 19th, 1935. Son of the late Georges Albert and Bernadette (Jean) Plouffe.

Jean moved to the United States at a young age and worked on the Rainville Farm in Highgate, VT. He enlisted in the Army National Guard for which he had many fond memories. He then moved to Manchester, NH and worked in the Carpenters Union of Massachusetts, installing drywall for many years.

Jean's lifelong passion was drag racing at New England Dragway for which he won many awards. He also was an avid and skilled mechanic. He often attended and enjoyed his grandchildren's school and sporting events.

He is survived by his daughter, Diane Nicolas and her husband Martin, their two children, Tyler and Aaron, and also his daughter Martine Gates, her husband Donald, and their two children Mae and Charlie; His siblings, Michelle Maher, Maurice and Rita Plouffe, Estelle and Ernest Gagnon, Raymond and Cecile Plouffe, as well as several nieces and nephews, all from Canada.

SERVICES - Visitation will be held on Saturday October 30th from 2pm - 4pm at Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH with a memorial service being held from 4pm - 5pm in the Funeral Home. For more information or to leave a message of condolence or to get directions, please visit www.phaneuf.net

10-30-2021, 11:54 AM	#1
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 607 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Passing of Jean Plouffe Jean J Plouffe, 86, of Manchester, passed away on October 22nd, 2021, at The Courville at Manchester. Jean was born in Pike River, Quebec, Canada on April 19th, 1935. Son of the late Georges Albert and Bernadette (Jean) Plouffe. Jean moved to the United States at a young age and worked on the Rainville Farm in Highgate, VT. He enlisted in the Army National Guard for which he had many fond memories. He then moved to Manchester, NH and worked in the Carpenters Union of Massachusetts, installing drywall for many years. Jean's lifelong passion was drag racing at New England Dragway for which he won many awards. He also was an avid and skilled mechanic. He often attended and enjoyed his grandchildren's school and sporting events. He is survived by his daughter, Diane Nicolas and her husband Martin, their two children, Tyler and Aaron, and also his daughter Martine Gates, her husband Donald, and their two children Mae and Charlie; His siblings, Michelle Maher, Maurice and Rita Plouffe, Estelle and Ernest Gagnon, Raymond and Cecile Plouffe, as well as several nieces and nephews, all from Canada. SERVICES - Visitation will be held on Saturday October 30th from 2pm - 4pm at Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH with a memorial service being held from 4pm - 5pm in the Funeral Home. For more information or to leave a message of condolence or to get directions, please visit www.phaneuf.net