J. Edward "Eddy" Poirier

Joseph Edward “Eddy” Poirier, 80, from Dalhousie NB, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2015 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital. He was born on February 9, 1935 in Dalhousie, NB to Irene and Diane (Ward) Poirier.

Eddy grew up in Dalhousie on his family’s small farm. As a youth, Edward enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, and they remained his passions in life. Edward joined the New Brunswick North Shore Regiment in 1949 and served in the Canadian Military Service for 16 years before leaving and returning home to Dalhousie.

Eddy married Colleen (Moore) Poirier in 1961 in St. John. They were happily married for 51 years.

Eddy always enjoyed giving back to his community. He was very active with the local Search and Rescue Division, RCMP dog training, Restigouche Gun club, 866 Air Cadet Sqn, Legion, a volunteer speaker in local schools regarding Military History, and another program for Wilderness Survival for students in Eel River Crossing and Balmoral. He was recognized and received the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal honoring his community services. He was also recognized for his service to Veterans and received the Minister of Veterans Affairs medal and Commendation.

Eddy is survived by his 3 children, Mitchell (Jackie) Poirier, Bathurst, Monica (Shawn) de Moss, Dalhousie, and Angela (Steve) Tadema, Cold Harbour, NS, 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving sister Juliette Poirier Fortin, Montreal and his brother Adelard Poirier of Cobourg, Ontario. He was predeceased by his wife Colleen Moore.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests “In Memoriam” donations be made to the Legion Branch 17, 123 Ramsay Street Dalhousie, NB, E8C 2G8

Visitation at Maher’s Funeral Home, 421 Victoria St. Dalhousie, from 12:30 until 13:45 on Monday May 18, 2015. Followed by a 2pm Funeral Service at St. John the Bosco Church, 460 Montgomery Street Dalhousie.

Funerals arrangements were in the care of Maher’s Funeral home, Dalhousie.

Est décédé à l’Hôpital Régional de Campbellton, le 13 mai 2015 à l’âge de 80 ans, Joseph Edward « Eddy » Poirier de Dalhousie, époux de feu Colleen Moore.

Les funérailles auront lieu à l’Église St. Jean Bosco, Dalhousie, lundi à 14h00.

Visite au salon funéraire Maher, 421, rue Victoria, Dalhousie, lundi de 12h30 jusqu’à 13h30.

Les membres de la légion de Dalhousie, local # 17 et tous les membres de la Légion Royale Canadienne sont demandés de se rencontrer à l’église St. Jean Bosco, Dalhousie lundi à 13h45 pour un service légionnaire

Des dons à la Légion, Locale #17 seraient appréciés par la famille.

Les arrangements funéraires ont été confiés aux soins du Salon Funéraire Maher de Dalhousie.