Dennis C. Plante

BERLIN – Dennis C. Plante, 63, of West Hill Road, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, April 23, 2016 at his home in Berlin.
Born November 25, 1952 in Barre City, he was the son of Ernest and Gloria (Pironi) Plante. After attending elementary schools locally he graduated from Williamstown High School in 1970. Following high school he went to work for the State of Vermont where he eventually retired after a long career. Post-retirement he took a job at Sherwin Williams that he found to be very rewarding and interesting.
On November 15, 2007 he married his loving wife, Kimberly Hussey, in Berlin. They made their home in the area, where Dennis had lived for many years.
Dennis had many interests in life, but the ones that held a special place in his heart included fishing, going to camp, playing softball, bowling, whether it is candlepin or regular, and most importantly he loved his two dogs, Tinker and Elliot.
Survivors include his mother, Gloria; his wife Kimberly of Berlin; three step-daughters, Heather, Jessica, and Ashley; four brothers, Terry Plante and David Plante of Williamstown, and Lewis Plante and Jimmy Plante of Virginia. He is also survived by nine loving grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father, Ernest Plante; a son, Corey Plante; and two brothers, Gary and Robert Plante.
A time of memorial and fellowship to celebrate Dennis’s life will be held at the Barre American Legion Post #10 on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. His family will spread his ashes in one of Dennis’s favorite places at a time of their choosing on a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Corey Plante Scholarship Fund at U32 High School, 930 Gallison Hill Rd, Montpelier, VT 05602.