Tony Poulin

Fairfield - Joseph Anthony (Tony) Poulin, 74, of Fairfield, died on November 3, 2016 at Glenridge Nursing Home in Augusta following a long illness. Tony was born May 25, 1942 in Newport, Rhode Island to Lawrence and Beatrice (Bearce) Poulin. Tony was one of 11 children. Tony moved to Fairfield at a young age and attended Fairfield schools.

Tony had a deep love and appreciation for the Maine woods. He was an avid outdoorsman who had a very special interest in hunting and fishing. This passion kept his family fed and the freezer full 12 months a year. Tony was an extremely skilled marksman. One hundred yards or one thousand yards, Tony would never miss his target. Everyone was always welcome at the Poulin house and come hunting season it would be a common sight to see 20 to 30 people sit down together at the dinner table.

Tony’s career was logging and he owned and operated Poulin Lumber Company in Fairfield up until he became sick at 42 years young.

Tony’s eye wink and mischievous grin had a lasting effect on all of our lives.

Tony is survived by his five children: Paul and Sonya Poulin of Fairfield, Maine; Mark Poulin & partner Jill of Fairfield, Maine; Lisa and Alan Lagrange of Belgrade, Maine; Terry Poulin of Fairfield, Maine and Kristie and Philipp Gittersberger of Fairfield, Maine; his nine grandchildren: Gary, Alex, Brittani, Trisha, Jordyn, Alexis, Jayme, Cassidi, Jenna and Ava; his three great-grandchildren: Isabella, Autumn and Anthony . He is also survived by his former wife Judy (Laplante) Poulin; his five siblings: Tom Poulin of Saint Charles, Illinois; Bill Poulin of Fairfield, Maine; Sister Lucy Poulin of Orland, Maine; Mary Poulin of Dunnellon, Florida; Michael Poulin of Deleon Springs, Florida. Tony was predeceased by his parents, three brothers: Lawrence B. Poulin (LB), James Poulin and David Poulin; and two sisters: Lorraine DeMarco (Poulin) and Joyce Chub (Poulin).

As a family we would like to acknowledge all the care provided by Green Garden staff at Glenridge Nursing Home for our Dad.

Visiting hours will be on Friday November 11, 2016 from 5 – 7 pm at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday November 12 at 11:00 am at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 112 Silver Street, Waterville with burial following in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Tony’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family.

In lieu of flowers, we request that all memorial donations in Tony’s name be made to: H.O.M.E., Inc., PO Box 10, 90 School House Rd, Orland, ME 04472

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