Kimberly (Mathena) Plouffe

Kimberly Plouffe, 59, of Winchendon, MA passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday morning, November 11th, 2019, from cardiac arrest. She was in the arms of her loving husband when the angels brought her home. Kimberly was born in Leominster, MA on November 5th 1960 to Joseph and Loretta Mathena. She grew up with her four sisters. She married the love of her life, Wayne, and together they raised their daughter Kelly. She spent several years working as a custodian for Bethany Baptist Church where she made several lifelong friends. Her family and joy continued to grow when Kelly met her husband, Chris and again when they brought into this world her granddaughter Arianna. She was thrilled to recently receive the news of her grandson expected in January. She cherished being “Gee” as her granddaughter called her. Her granddaughter was her pride and joy, and the time she spent caring for her brought immense happiness into her life. Kimberly joins her father, Joseph Mathena, mother Loretta Mathena, brother Danny Mathena and sister Tammy Goguen in heaven. Kimberly is lovingly remembered by her husband of 33 years Wayne Anthony Plouffe, daughter Kelly Ann Plouffe and her husband Christopher Duffey, their daughter, Arianna Duffey and soon to be grandson. She leaves behind her sisters Pam Kotoch and her husband Joseph Kotoch, Candy Vine and her husband Greg Vine, and Cindy Mathena; Also, several loving nieces, nephews, and beloved friends, including her closest friends Jane Andrews and Fredericka Paddock. Services to honor Kimberly’s life will be held at Bethany Baptist Church, 72 Ryan Street, Gardner, MA, on Saturday November 23rd, 2019 at 11:00am, immediately followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. The family of Kimberly wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all of the friends and family showing support during this time. Anyone wishing to send flowers can be done so to Bethany Baptist Church or donations may be made in Kimberly’s name to the Bethany Baptist Church of Gardner, MA.