It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Bernard (Ben) Poirier on October 15, 2026, at the age of 74. He passed away suddenly with his brother, Robert (Bob) Poirier. He was the son of the late George Poirier and the late Claire Boucher.
He leaves to grieve his partner, Nhora Aust, his children: Chantal McGerray (Colin), Lucie Dupuis (Luc), Paloma, Benjamin, Raymond Aust, his grandchildren: Jessica (Eric), Carl, Jordan, Véronique, Ryan, Tyler, and his great-grandchildren: Jayden, Rose, Avyanna, Dream, Roman. As well as his sisters: Jeanne Rouleau (late Richard) and Lorraine Coderre (Yves), as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother Richard Poirier and his stepson Anthony Aust.
The family will be receiving condolences on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa, followed by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 1 PM.
