BRISTOL - Augustus ‘Gus’ Poisson, 57, of Bristol, passed away March 23, 2017 at Concord Hospital.
Born May 28, 1959, he was the son of Glennice Poisson and the late Walter Poisson Sr. Gus graduated from Laconia High School in 1977 and joined the US Marine Corps. During his service, he traveled overseas and around the country. He later worked maintenance at Freudenberg-NOK for over 20 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
In addition to his mother, Glennice Poisson of Salisbury, Gus is survived by his partner, Shana Tessier of Bristol, children Jaimie Poisson and wife Cecilia of FL; Sarah Poisson of FL; Nicole Tessier of Plymouth; Renee Poisson of TX; and Skye Taverna and husband T.J. of NC. He is also survived by his brothers Walter Poisson Jr. and Jim Poisson of Laconia, and John Poisson of Nashua, as well as his niece, Catherine Poisson, his nephew, Zach Poisson and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father, Walter Poisson Sr. and his sister, Mary-Louise Poisson in 1993.
Calling hours will be held from 3PM to 5PM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen..
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to NH Veterans Cemetery Association, Inc., PO Box 626, Concord, NH 03302-0626.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.