David Plummer

On September 13, 2024, David Leighton Plummer passed away from cardiac arrest at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H. Born on December 8, 1951, to Leighton Plummer and Jeanne Cisvewska, David grew up in Charlotte, N.C. He graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. He attended Harvard University and graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Computer Science. He worked in various positions, from debugger designer to engineer, project leader, computer manager, and vice president at several computer companies, including DEC, Xyvision, Picturetel, Bull, Alcatel, and Cadmus. His later professional career was designing, building, and repairing electronic components for stereo systems, and he owned his own company, Shaker Logic Audio. His great delight was in making these components sound as perfect as possible. David’s interests ranged widely from astronomy, engineering, physics, philosophy, chess, scientific advancements, poetry, listening to music, playing guitar, spirituality and writing autobiographical sketches. He especially loved applying his broad knowledge to deep discussions on these and other topics. Among his friends and family, he was a witty and amusing companion, clever in word play and gallows humor. His great qualities extended into his personal integrity and love of his family. Extremely giving, he took great pleasure in helping people, extending his generosity to many individuals, charities, and various projects. Most of all, he was a devoted, patient, and skillful caregiver to his family, who valued him greatly for the dedication and devotion that he expressed to them in all areas – financial, emotional, medical, and advisory. His appreciative family will greatly miss his unselfish care, companionship and love. David is survived by his wife, Joan Plummer, his son Nathan Plummer and daughter-in- law, Kate Szopa; his son, Devon Samson and daughter-in-law Vivian Samson; his sister, Andrea Brown, and brother-in-law Bill Brown; nieces Lori Roseman and Lisa Helms; nephews Michael Brown and Paul Brown; brother-in-law David Phillips, and three adored grandchildren, Kaden Samson, and Zoey and Theo Plummer. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 on October 5, 2024 in Arlington Street United Methodist Church at 63 Arlington Street, Nashua N.H. The service will be followed by a time of fellowship. All are welcome to attend.