Richard E. Poirier
of Tewksbury
TEWKSBURY: Richard E. "Dick" Poirier, age 83, a long-time resident of Tewksbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2012.
He was the beloved husband of Muriel L. (Pfau) Poirier, with whom he would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 8, 2012.
Born in Boston on March 14, 1929, he was the son of the late Philip and Ina (Burke) Poirier.
Mr. Poirier was raised in East Boston, attended Boston schools and earned a certificate in Drafting and Design from the Mass. Trade Shop School.
In 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a Military Police Officer in the Philippines.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Sanders Associates as a Manager of Design and Drafting Services.
Mr. Poirier resided in Tewksbury since 1956, and was a former member of the Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks # 2070.
Upon retirement, he and his wife moved to Florida for 17 years, returning to Tewksbury in 2008.
He was an avid reader, sports fan, and cribbage player who especially enjoyed his Monday night cribbage games with his friends and neighbors at the Emerald Court Retirement Community in Tewksbury.
Mr. Poirier's family extends deep appreciation to the entire staff at the D'Youville Senior Care Center for the kind and compassionate care he received throughout his stay.
In addition to his beloved wife Muriel, he is survived by three children, Richard R. Poirier and his partner in life, Richard E. Riedel of Hollywood, FL, Cheryl A. Witham and her husband Stephen of Tewksbury and Carol G. Moriarty and her husband Timothy of Chelmsford; seven grandchildren, Caitlin E. (Witham) Heatwole and her husband John, Sara E. (Poirier) Correa and her husband Christian, Jillian L. Witham, Molly C. Poirier, Stephen T. Witham, Jr., Timothy P. Moriarty, Jr. and Hannah K. Moriarty; two great grandchildren, Addison and Elizabeth Heatwole; also many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Poirier was the brother of the late Mary "Germaine" Geary, Bernard "Digger" Poirier and John "Jackie" Poirier.
Calling hours are Wednesday, November 7, from 3-7 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home. Interment to follow at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St., Tewksbury, MA 01876 or to the D'Youville Senior Care Foundation, 981 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854.