Irene "Renie" E. (Plouse) Weakland Obituary (2020)

Fayette, ME ~ Mrs. Irene E. (Plouse) “Renie” Weakland, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Alfond Center for health following a battle with breast cancer. Renie was born October 16, 1943 in Patton, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of the late Otis and Ann (Mulligan) Plouse. She was a resident of Fayette, ME for the past year and previously resided in New Jersey for over 30 years. Renie dedicated her life to her work as a Manager in a group home for Delta Community Supports until her retirement, last year. Every resident and every staff member knew the love of their newly found mother, Renie. She previously worked as the recreational director at Ebensburg Center for Developmental Disabilities. In addition to taking care of people, she had a love for camping, horses, cooking and above all spending time with her family and friends. The Appalachian Wagon Train, a yearly pioneer reenactment encampment, was a highlight for her as she developed many lifelong friendships; becoming a 'mother' to many. Renie is survived by her two sons Eugene J. “Geno” Weakland and his partner Karen Groder of Fayette, ME and William Weakland and his wife Joann of Chest Spring, PA. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Kalin, Courtney and Tanner as well as her great grandchild Adelai and many nieces and nephews. Renie is predeceased by her brothers Daniel and Francis "Fritz" Plouse and, her sisters Mary Straw and Edith Klemann. In an attempt to keep people safe from risk of exposure, to Covid-19, a memorial service will arranged for & announced at a later date. It is Renie's wish to be returned to her home state of Pennsylvania for burial. In lieu of flowers, donations in Renie’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, 370 7th Ave Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001. or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 S Danny Thomas Blvd, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are in the care of the Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St. Winthrop, Maine where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com