LACONIA ---- Roger W. “Pete” William Poirrier, 91, a lifelong resident of Laconia, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at his home after a period of declining health with his wife of 46 years by his side.
Pete was born on January 19, 1931, in Laconia, NH, son to the late Henry and Carolyn (Weber) Poirrier.
Pete graduated from Laconia High School, Class of 1950. He then served in the National Guard Reserves for several years. He retired from Woodward’s Garage after almost 50 years.
Pete was a member of the IOOF for 50 years. He enjoyed boating and water skiing on Lake Winnisquam for most of his life. In earlier years he enjoyed roller skating, snowmobiling, motorcycling, and camping. He also enjoyed being outside working in his yard, driving his lawn tractor and keeping busy doing all kinds of handyman projects.
Pete was a wonderful husband and “Uncle Pete” to many. He always had a joke to tell and mischief in his eyes and especially enjoyed teasing his mother, mother-in-law, and sisters-in-laws. All of the people who helped in his care the last several weeks commented on his great smile that he showed them every day.
Pete is survived by his wife Jeri-Lou (Baker) Poirrer, his daughters Kim (Michael) Freeman, and Debra, of California, also daughter-in-law Jennifer Annabelle, of Seattle, WA. Also surviving are his brothers-in-laws, Jack (Sarah) Baker, of Belmont, and Roland Maheu, of Laconia. Pete leaves his grandchildren, Vivian Freeman, Kasey and Ryan Poirrier, and nephews Peter Merrill, of Laconia, Andy (Mardy), Hans (Helen), Erik (Rachel) Baker, David (Lorna), and Gary (Liza) Maheu, nieces Vicki (Joey) Ashley, of NC, and Tami (Michael) Riley, of MI. Besides his parents, Pete is predeceased by his son Barry, brothers, George (Therese), and Henry (Fay), his sisters, Evelyn (Peter) Merrill and Arline Langley, niece Candy Gurney, nephew Philip Merrill, and sisters-in-laws Judith Maheu and Erly Baker.
There will be no Calling Hours.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 11:30 am, at Union Cemetery, 176 Academy Street, Laconia, NH, 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.