Plummer, Michael W.
Michael W. Plummer moved on from this world surrounded by his loving family February 28, 2023 in his hometown of Harrington, Maine. He was a longtime Glastonbury resident.
Born June 27, 1939 to Roland S. and Vera (McEacharn) Plummer, Mike was fascinated by how things worked from an early age--anything with moving parts. As a young man Mike worked on sardine boats, at the blueberry factory and other local jobs. He graduated Harrington High in 1957, then earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from University of Maine at Orono, where he was in the US Army ROTC program. Following in his father's footsteps, Mike became an Anah Shriner. While at UMO, he began dating his childhood friend, Marion Ramsdell, who was teaching in Orono. Mike was recruited by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, and after graduation in 1961, Mike and Marion became husband and wife and soon moved to Connecticut. They started a family while Mike served in the Army, being stationed in Alabama and Germany then Vietnam. Mike was honorably discharged with a rank of Captain after five years of service. He resumed his career at Pratt & Whitney, and Marion taught school. Mike was proud to have participated in the development of the PW4000 series jet engines currently used to power Boeing 747/767, Airbus A300/310 and KC-46A aircraft across passenger, cargo and military applications. Raising his family in Connecticut, Mike enjoyed boating, motorcycling, outdoor sports, was active in Boy Scouts, and a longtime member and officer of Andover Sportsmen's Club. He and Marion enjoyed being soccer parents and UConn basketball season ticket holders.
Retiring after nearly 40 years, Mike and Marion moved home to Guard Point in Harrington, set out some lobster traps and shared the abundant beauty of Pleasant Bay with grandchildren, family and friends. Mike served his community as Town Selectman, Captain of Harrington Volunteer Fire Department, member of the American Legion and board member of Harrington Health Center. He could also be found tending his blueberries, mowing public lands, improving local roads and maintaining cemeteries. He was an avid fan of local youth sports. Standing 6' 4,” Mike had a presence; he was a friend to all. His soft-spoken wit put you at ease immediately and his can-do attitude was backed up with ingenuity and perseverance. Mike was a delight and an inspiration. Mike's memory lives on in his beloved wife of 62 years, Marion; three children, Michael Roland Plummer, his wife Barbara, Elizabeth (Betsy) Simonetti, her husband John and Emily Haskell, her husband Joseph; six grandchildren, Jane Barbara Plummer, Abby Elizabeth Plummer, Michael Roland Plummer, Jr., Angela Marie Simonetti, Wyatt Joseph Haskell and Audrey Elizabeth Haskell; sisters-in-law, Lillian Shaw, Gloria Flaherty; special lifelong friends, Everett Ramsdell (brother-inlaw), Peter Plummer (cousin), Bud Carter (neighbor); many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mike was predeceased by his devoted parents, several uncles and aunts including his special Aunt Esther, mother-in-law, Flora Grant Ramsdell, father-in-law, Andrew Jackson Ramsdell, sisters-in-law, Violet LeMay, her husband John, Rosemarie Palmer, Joyce Woodward, her husband, Homer Woodward, Sr., Margorie Openshaw Ramsdell, brothers-in-law, Andrew Ramsdell, Jr., Raymond Shaw, Jr. and Stanley Flaherty, dear nieces, nephews and friends.
The family extends its heartfelt thanks to the many irreplaceable family members and friends who supported Mike through health challenges he courageously faced later in life and to Dr. Kristen Barbee and everyone at Atlantic Shores in Harrington for their expert, loving care and friendship.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. May 27, 2023 at Harrington Baptist Church, 1 Forest Hill Road. In lieu of flowers, Mike's wishes were that donations be made to Narraguagus Post 8, American Legion, P.O. Box 81, Cherryfield, ME 04622.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Milbridge, where online condolences may be shared: www.bragdonkelley.com