LACONIA — Maurice “Moe” Pierre Poudrier, 74, of White Oaks Road died on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, with his loving family by his side at his daughter’s home in Meredith.
Maurice was born on Dec. 6, 1942, in Franklin, the son of Raoul J. and Helene (Drouin) Poudrier. He was a lifelong resident of Laconia. Maurice was a graduate of Laconia High School, class of 1961.
Moe started working at a very young age in his parents Lakes Region hotels, The Belknap Hotel, the Weirs Hotel, The White Owl and later at the Huron Hotel in Victoriaville, Quebec. He continued working at Channel Marine and Cannon Marine on Lake Winnipesaukee. He was a 1st class lineman at PSNH for 14 years, a master electrician and held one of the first New Hampshire open-water scuba diver certifications.
His true passions were working with people on and around the lake and running his snowmobile business in the winters. Moe owned and operated Land N’ Lake Marine Construction for over 20 years and spent 58 wonderful years on Lake Winnipesaukee and often was referred to as “A Legend on the Lake!!!”
Moe often told stories about how his experiences and adventures shaped his life. He was a lifetime member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks #876 and the Antique Snowmobile Club of America. He enjoyed snowmobiling across Canada and New Hampshire, four-wheeling, boating, camping, ice hockey, NASCAR racing and spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren. Moe was loved by everyone, a selfless man, soft-spoken, with a heart of gold! A true family man, loving husband, amazing father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He had a sense of adventure that he instilled in all of us. He was our hero and will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. We will love you forever.
Maurice is survived by the love of his life, Rosemary “Rose” (Sorrell) Poudrier, married 53 years, of Laconia; three daughters, Michelle Poudrier Downs and her husband Adam, Julie Poudrier Plante and Mitch Plante, and Denise Poudrier Normandin and her husband Michael; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie Downs Corts and her husband Alexander, Evan Downs, Amanda Downs, Madison Downs, Kolbi Plante, Taeylor Plante, Julia Normandin, Laurel Normandin, Austin Normandin and Addison Normandin; a great-grandson, Noah Corts; a brother, Henry Poudrier and his wife Dottie; two sisters, Annette Jalbert and husband Larry, and Louise Greenfield and husband Paul; in-laws Laura Seeley and companion Ronnie, Fred and Mary Sorrell, Deborah and Dr. Joseph Brodbeck, Arthur Sorrell, Greg and Ann Sorrell, and Jayne and Glenn Rudberg; 13 nieces, seven nephews, and several grandnieces and grandnephews. He also leaves behind his beloved Sheltie, Max.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Phillip Poudrier; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Jane Sorrell, who were like parents to him.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, using the Whipple Avenue entrance.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at 11 a.m., at St. Andre Bessette Parish-St. Joseph Church, 30 Church St., Laconia.
For those who wish, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to the National Wildlife Federation nonprofit organization, PO Box 1583, Merrifield, VA 22116-1583, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in lieu of flowers.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.