PLUE, John Bernard Francis -
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 5th, 2018 at the age of 77 years after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased by his mother Betty ‘Bridget’ Plue (Delaney), father Adrian Plue, and sister Joan Plue. Beloved husband of 46 years to Claudette Plue (Vezina), and dearly cherished father to Steven Plue and Christopher Plue and his wife Suzanne. He will also be sadly missed by his adoring grandchildren, Bridget, Madelyn, and Michael who lovingly shared great memories and times with him throughout their young lives. He leaves behind brothers and sisters: Ron (Val), Barbara, Teresa, Carol, Leo (Laura), Pat (Kathy), Larry (Cindy), Frank (Carol), as well as many nieces and nephews. John will be sadly missed by his many family and friends, and will always be remembered for his love, patience, and kindness. A special thank you to parish pastor Father Damian, and to Dr. Martin and the excellent palliative care team from the Durham Region Cancer Centre in Oshawa for their compassion and ongoing support throughout John’s illness, and for the support team who assisted in John’s wishes to pass at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 903 Giffard Street, Whitby, on Thursday, October 11th 2018 at 10:30am. Inurnment to be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Whitby immediately following the Mass. If so desired, donations may be made to the St. John the Evangelist Parish St. Vincent de Paul which John volunteered with for many years assisting the poor in our local communities. Online expressions of sympathy and condolences may be made at www.wctownfuneralchapel.com.