AUBURN — Roger J. “Stoney” Plourde, 79, of Bates Street, Lewiston, died Monday, Jan. 9, at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, with his family at his side. He was born in Fort Kent, June 5, 1932, a son of the late Denis and Mary (Cyr) Plourde. He was formerly married to Georgette Y. (Goyette), they were married on April 4, 1956.

Stoney proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a machinist at Bates Mill. Roger was a member of DAV. He was an avid outdoorsmen, enjoying hunting and fishing and tinkering. He was known as Mr. Fix It. He also loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Stoney leaves three daughters, Lucienne Tremaine of Lewiston, Tammy Plourde of Lewiston and Janet Morin and her companion, Tom Emond, of Lewiston; five sons, Roger Plourde and his companion, Terry Temple, of Lewiston, George Plourde and his wife, Marie, of Lewiston, Gene Plourde of Virginia, Claude PLourde and his wife, Rebecca, of Lewiston and Scott Plourde and his wife, Angela, of Mechanic Falls; a sister, Priscilla Smith of Florida; four brothers, Raynold Plourde and his wife, Connie, of Florida; Carleton Plourde and his wife, Jeannette, of Lewiston, Harold Plourde and his wife, Debra, of Lisbon Falls and Robert Plourde of Lewiston; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Marcel Bilodeau; and two brothers, Richard and Rodrick Plourde.

Family and friends are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Roger’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.