Obituary of Winthrop L. R. Plume

The death of Winthrop “Win” Plume, of Saint John, much loved husband of Ann (Burns) Plume, occurred on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Kennebec Manor. Born at Havelock, NB, he was a son of the late Clifford and Margaret (Ferguson) Plume. Win was employed with Mutual Life, and owned and operated Pete’s Barber Shop for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, being a founder of NB Fish and Game Association and an avid fisherman. Win also enjoyed photography, and was a member of the Camera Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading and a good game of chess, as well as cooking and traveling. Besides his wife Ann, Win is survived by two sons: Michael (Ann) of Vancouver, and Robert (Tara) of Saint John; two daughters: Lynn (Paul) Rickard of Saint John, and Sherry Haggerty of Moncton; step-daughter, Jennifer (Laurie) Shand of Moncton; and eight grandchildren. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his step-father, Peter Branscombe. To honour his request there will be no visiting. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from the chapel of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, (634-7424) at 2:00 pm. Interment will take place at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances to any charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.