In Raynham, August 15, 2012 Simone Francine Plante, age 92 passed away at the Lifecare Center of Raynham. Simone was the wife of the late William Plante. She was a resident of Taunton since 1984 and previously resided in Carver. Born in Fall River on August 4, 1920, Simone was the daughter of the late August and Simone (Goujon) Robillard, and the elder sister of the late Paulette Caron and Madeline Metzler. Simone was raised and educated in Pawtucket, RI and Fall River. As a consequence of the Great Depression she entered the workforce at the age of 16 to assist her family. She remained a seamstress through retirement at the age of 67. Thereafter, Simone worked for Crown Cleaners in Raynham to the age of 80. She was a member of the ILGWU. Simone leaves her two daughters and their families. Simone (Monette) Manning of Arizona and her children Manfred Labes Jr. and William Manning, both of Arizona and the late Simone (Michelle) Angel of Nevada. Joanne Stanley and her husband Belcher of Raynham and their children Stephanie Stanley-Coyne of Canton and Belcher Stanley III of Raynham. Simone will be remembered by her family for her dignity and grace. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church in Raynham on Tuesday, August 21st at 10 am. Burial to follow at Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Simone’s memory to Life Care Center of Raynham-Copley Activity Dept., 546 South St. East, Raynham, MA 02767 or the Arbors at Taunton, Reflections Activity Dept., 763 County St., Taunton, MA 02780 where she had resided for seven years.