TITLE:  David Peter Poirier, Obituary,  April 4, 2003

SUBMITTERS:  Journal Inquirer
             Manchester,CT (issue April 5, 2003)

FORMATTED:   ABishop, April 2003

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POIRIER

David Peter Poirier, 40, of Franklin, formerly of Willington, died on Friday, 
April 4, 2003, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Feb. 24, 1963, in Hartford the son of Emile and Sylvia (Tedford) 
Poirier of Willington. David worked and volunteered at the Hole in the Wall 
Gang Camp in Ashford and had been active in the Special Olympics activities.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by 3 brothers, Donald Poirier and 
his wife, Kim Page, of Eastford, Roger Poirier and his wife, Priscilla, of 
Stafford and Richard Poirier and his wife, Carolyn, of Belchertown, Mass.; 
7 nieces and nephews; and 3 great nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by 
his loving companion, Joyce Cassidy.

His family will receive friends at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. 
(Rte. 195), Willimantic on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Church, 
Old Farms Rd., Willington, with burial following in the Willington Hill 
Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, David's family suggests memorial donations to the Holton 
Road Group Home, 86 Holton Rd., Franklin, CT 06254. For directions and online 
guest book, please visit www.potterfh.com.

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