1929 - 2020
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Carlton Plummer passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Legacy Care Unit at Sunny Acres in Chelmsford, Massachusetts on 02/13/2020 at the age of 90. The staff at Sunny Acres provided wonderful care for him throughout his time there, especially during his final days. Carlton Plummer is a former illustrator, Chelmsford High School art teacher, combat artist during the Vietnam War, accomplished watercolorist, and for several years a University of Lowell painting professor. He graduated from three art schools including Vesper George, Massachusetts College of Art (BA), and Boston University (MFA). He was the recipient of over 150 national awards, served as an active elected member of many prestigious organizations including the American Watercolor Society and Allied Artists of America, among others. He traveled the world with his wife of 67 years, Joan, also an accomplished artist, demonstrating and teaching watercolor workshops. As a very talented and engaging instructor, he taught several hundred students at the novice, high school, college and professional level, how to paint, juried countless shows, and has his paintings in public and private collections all over the world. Carlton was a gifted artist and teacher who enjoyed his profession immensely. He is also a US Army veteran of the Korean War.
Carlton loved his family and enjoyed skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, and playing tennis with them. He was passionate about telling stories of his adventures to his sons and grandchildren and spending time with them on the coast of Maine. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan and his four sons and their families: Barry Plummer, Kevin Plummer and Sarah Dinklage, Bruce and Betsy Plummer, and Gerry and Nancy Plummer. He also has ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Kathryn Philippi, her husband Nick Philippi and their daughter Charlotte, Joshua Plummer, Shannon Plummer, Ben Plummer and his wife Sarah, Gabe Plummer, Rachel Plummer, Nicole Plummer, Matthew Plummer, Jason Plummer and his son Colin, and Tim Plummer. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends for the strong, loving, vigorous, and enthusiastic personality he brought to their lives and the world. For anyone who wishes to make a donation in his honor, it can be sent to the Boothbay Region Land Trust, Boothbay Maine or the Pine Tree Society, Bath Maine.
At his request services were private. Funeral Arrangements are by Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, MA 978-251-4041. Condolences to his family may be made at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Ted Duffy
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I was one of his Art Major students at ULowell and attended watercolor workshops in Booth Bay, I will never forget his kindness, generosity and the magic he channeled through his brush,
Patti LeGallo
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I will miss our movie nights. There is a big hole where you used to be at Legacy Care. So happy to have been a small part of your life. You will be missed my friend!
Bob Foster
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Carlton was a friend from Ocean Point and I have a number of his paintings, one he painted while I was packing my car getting ready to take my family back to Cleveland. It’s of the small island off of Grimes Cove and one of his best. He was one of my most unforgettable characters and I shall miss him.
Will and Maryellen Bertrand
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Dear Plummer Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Carlton was such a presence at Ocean Point for many years.
We will miss his incredible artistic talent and intense energy on the tennis court.
We hope that your wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time.
Xandra (Winnis) Graham
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I am so sorry to hear of Prof. Plummer’s passing. He was my art teacher at Lowell State College in the early sixties. He was a wonderful teacher, always smiling, upbeat, and loved art and teaching.
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Dona Gavin
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Joan and boys, my sincerest condolences. What more to say, he had a very eventful life full of vim, vigor and energy! And most of all a special family.
So many memories of our days on Monument Hill.
Mark & Ellen Tremblay
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Gerry, Nancy, Jason, Tim, Joan and Plummer family: We just read the news in the Boothbay Register and are saddened to hear of the passing of Carlton. Always enjoyed catching up with him and Joan whether in Boothbay or in earlier days at the hockey rink. Our deepest condolences.
Boris Lerner
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I am very, very sorry to hear about Carlton Plummer’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.
al sirois
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Thanks for putting Carlton’s Obit in the Boothbay Register. Back in the 60’s & 70’s we played tennis singles together at the “YMCA’s” outside courts along the Damariscotta River. Carlton like to hit hard and keep me running. In later years we would meet at the East Boothbay Post Office and talk tennis. Carlton was always full of vitality. I remember meeting the boys when they were dismantling Carlton’s Studio at Boothbay Shores. This is an era lost but not forgotten. Regards to Joan, I know what it’s like to loose a spouse.
Mary Phelps
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To The Plummer Family,
Carlton was a ray of sunshine when ever he walked into a room. His love of life , his family and the art community will live on in all of us.
Scott Stowell
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I only met Carlton in the last year of his life, but I got to know him as an insightful artist, a tough critic, a larger-than-life storyteller–and a good friend to my father when he needed one the most. I’ll always miss sitting at the counter between Carlton and Dad. Thanks for everything, Carlton. Cheers, amigo!
Mark Sweetland
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Carlton and I were friends for 42 years. Kim and I
received one of his paintings as a wedding present. On our honeymoon at Ocean Point we
met him for the first time. I would spend hours
in his studio talking about his art and life in general
when we visited the Ocean Point Inn. This summer
two of his paintings will hang in the dining room of
the Inn for all to see and appreciate.
Doreen and Jim Dun
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Jim and I mourn the passing of one of Ocean Point’s brilliant, talented, and delightful men – Carleton Plummer. We send our condolences to all the family. We are glad to have a beautiful painting of Green Island and some of the rocks around Grimes Cove, painted about 35 years ago. The painting will continue to brighten our living room and to remind us of Carleton.
With love and sympathy to Joan, Bruce, and Betsy as well as to the rest of the family,
Doreen and Jim
Linda Burley
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Carlton and Joan were good friends and valued colleagues of my Mother, Lina Burley, in the Boothbay artistic community. She often sought Carleton’s advice when stuck with a particular aspect of a work in progress. During her last illness he volunteered to transport her submissions to various exhibits. His contributions to the art world will live on, but I will always treasure his kindness and consideration towards his friends and fellow artists.
I extend my sincere sympathy to his family.
Linda Burley
Shannon and Brenda Cormier
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So sorry to hear of Carltons passing. I will never forget working on the gallery at ocean point with Carlton, my dad Carl, my brother Marc and Gerry. I used to love to hear them tell old stories. He was a great guy and he will be missed. With our deepest condolences.
Gail Owings
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About 40 years ago, I saw some of Mr. Plummer’s watercolors and knew I had to have one. I called him and he invited me to his home to pick out a painting. I couldn’t afford to pay for it then, but he was kind enough to agree for me to send him $50 a month until it I had paid for it. It was a proud moment when I went to pick it up. It has always given me great pleasure to look at it as I do every day, and I think of his kindness to me and his incredible talent. I’m sorry for your loss and the loss to the art world.
mike schlanger
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I just learned of his passing. My condol-ences to his entire family. We enjoyed several visits to his home and studio where he shared stories of where he had hiked and his knowledge of the beautiful areas of Maine. I always enjoyed the easy way he had when explaining his paintings and the playful way he had of selling his art. We enjoy several prints and 2 originals in our home and my office. on our last visit maybe 10 +/- years ago we found him sleeping alone outside in the sum. We left without waking him, but did pause and enjoy some of the large and vivid art hung throughout the house. A life well lived, I’m sure.