Poulin (91) lost her battle with cancer
on April 5th. She was born in Skowhegan
June 30, 1927, the daughter of Vitaline
Johnson and Frank E. Poirier Sr. She married
Camille R. Poulin of St. Georges, Quebec
Canada on July 5, 1954 and were happily
married for nearly 60 years, until his death
on March 27th of 2013. She worked for a
few years in the local spinning mill, until
she became a homemaker, caring for many
children throughout the years, to include
nieces and nephews. One of her favorite
pastimes was she loved playing cards with
her siblings for hours, often every day.
She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting
various articles for family, friends and donations.
She was an active member of the Notre Dame
de Lourdes Catholic church and was a member
of the Ladies of St Anne.
She is survived by two children: Lydia Hayes
husband John and son Emile Poulin and
wife Susan.
Five grandchildren: Celyn, Tim, Adam, Anthony,
and Andrew.
Eight Great Grandchildren: Jake, Miles, Brandon,
Makaylie, Bryce, Levi, Vera, and Abrielle.
She is also survived by her siblings: Armand Poirier,
Irene Devoe, Clara Withee, Louis Poirier, Theresa
Irwin, Esther Tracy, and many nieces and
nephews.
Viewing hours will be held from 6-9 pm Tuesday April 9th,
at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave.
Skowhegan. A Catholic mass will be held at 10 am,
April 10th at the Catholic Church on Water St. in Skowhegan.
A committal service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in
Skowhegan on May 7th, 2019.
