Born in Campbellton, NB on May 12th, 1938, daughter of the late Valmond Poirier and the late Lydia Levesque.
She had such a big heart with extra love to give, she cared for other children in her home for many years. She later went on to work as a custodian at the Dalhousie Regional High School. After her retirement, she took care of her loving mother that was ill. Yvette had so much compassion for others, which led her to work in home care. She cared for her mother-in-law and many others during that time. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards with friends and had a passion for Bingo.
Leaving behind to mourn with fond and loving memories are; her son Ted (Karen) Guignard of Nash Creek and her daughters Susan Guignard of Dalhousie and Theresa (Louis) Lanteigne of Dalhousie. She left behind her grandchildren, Jeff (Alicia) Lanteigne of Quispamsis and Lise Guignard of Toronto. She also leaves behind her brother, Leonard (Gerry) Poirier of Toronto, her predeceased brother, Rene (Jeannine) Poirier of Bathurst and sister, Theresa (Ray) Stenke of Florida. Also leaving behind many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held at the Saint John Bosco Church on September 9th at 2 o'clock. Due to COVID-19 restrictions , the church will accept a maximum amount of people. To attend the funeral, you are required to call and register with Chris Kingston at 506-684-2810.
Donation to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
The family would like to thank Dr. MacMillan and the Dalhousie Villa Renaissance Nursing Home and all its staff for their wonderful care.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Dalhousie.
(506)789-1699 or toll free (855) 404-1699 email: [email protected]
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Alzheimer's SocietyP.O. Box 1553, Fredericton , New Brunswick
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