Putnam patriot., 1925-10-30
JOSEPH PLESSIS
 DIED SATURDAY
One of Putnam's Most Widely Known Citizens, Former
 Member Legislature
Had Long Been Identified With Busi-
 ness and Civic interests

ness ana 1ANtt tHNfiAS
 Joseph Plessis. one of Putnam'sl most widely known citizens and al leading French citizen Of the town, died at bis home on Woodstock ave nue. Saturday evening at o'clock.
 Mir Piessis had been in poor health for some time 4 few months ago! he entered St Vincent's hospial, Wor- cester. where. after being under ob- servation for some days he was oper ated upon. He rallied from the op- ration and appeared Co somewhat re- cover his health but soon the incurable disease with which he was afflicted be came malignant and all hopes for his recovery were abandoned
 Mir Plassis well knew that he was nearing the end He set his house in order and became resigned to ap- oroaehing death Those who called #upon him during his last days were ] astonished at his cheerfulness and I found him uncomplaiuiHg. He had ] liVed a clean life. an upright life. 2 1 Chrietion life. and was not afraid. The pastors of his church. his rela- lives and close friends marvelled that he could be SO calm !a his resi"na- ton. SO uncomplaiuing in his suffer ing
 Identified With City
 Mr. Plessis during his thirty-seven years in Putnam had identified him self with the best interests of thel town and city. He was respected by a large circle of friends and acquaint- anees who found him n pleasant man to meet, honest in his dealings. and willing to do his share for all worthy causes. He took an especiai interest in the affairs ef St Mars's church and school and personally interested those in charge to provide prizes for graduates of the school.
 Tn 1912 his fellow citizens honor cd him by eleetine him to repre- sent them in the general assembly and returned him as representative for a eeeond time in 1914. He had also served the town as member of tho ] board of relief and as personal tax collector and the city as q member If the Republican city committee iIr was alwava active in the affairs of fhe Republican party and his consist |anf efforts were recognized by his oleftion to office.
 Mir plessis was conscientious in his refeiaus duties. active in matters per fuiniue ta St Mary's church and par #ish and for number of years was one of the collectors of the church. Fraternallq he was associated with tho Knights of Columbus and Union St. lean BBntistr Society. both societies being represented at the funeral. also the French Artisans Society.
 Born In Canada
 Joseph Plessis was born in St. i Anne province of Quebec. Canada, I AnriI 23. 1873. He was the son of Georee and Adele tMathieu1 Plessis. His father was a prominent citizen of the town and served two terms as mayur The son attended the schools of his native town ami finished his education when he graduated from a commercial colleee.
 When Joseph wns fifteen years old the fnmilv removed 10 Putnam and he was for short time employed in the cotton mills of this city. He then entered the employ of Chandler X Morse and remained with this firm 1 for nearly quarter of century l In 1917 he resiened the position he 1 had held SO long to become manager of the Ballard S Clark store. now the store of \ Gilman X Company
 Mir Plessis was ambitious and wish ed to enter business on his own ae- Icount He selected the insurance field and opened m office. By close an- nlication to business and through his wide aeauaintanee he nrosBereH and l built m a suhstqptial insurance busi- ness with which he coupled real es tate.
 Twice Married
 Mir. Plcssis first married iu October 1897 His wife died about four yesrs aro and subsequently, he married a~ain. The second wife and three children bv the former wife survive. The children are Sister Gertrude iosenh of the Holy Ghost order. Miss Bertha Piessis. who has been assist ant to her father ia his business. and q son. Arthur plessis
 The funeral was held Tuesday morning with a solemn high mass of requiem at St Mary's church cele- ! brated by the pastor Rev Charles F. Bedard. Rev Adrian Dykeman acting as deason and Rev. Fr Routhier as suh-deacon. The bearers were AL fred Bonneville. Arthur Duvert. Uric Beausoleil, Alfred Bourque. Oscar Du- gas and Iepherim Harauoil. Burial was in St Mary's cemetery.