Salem: Robert W. Poitras age 73 of Salem, died Tuesday morning, March 13, 2007, at the Grosvenor Park Nursing Home in Salem following a long illness.
Born and raised in Salem, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Dora M. (Harris) Poitras. He worked as a plasterer for several construction companies and his last 25 years of employment were for the William Willis Construction Co., of Marblehead. Bob was a life long resident of Salem.
He is survived by his twin brother Charles J. Poitras, Retired Lieut. Salem Fire Dept., of Salem, 3 sisters: Lorraine D. Sousa of Salem, and his twin sisters Carol A. and Claire J. Poitras both of Salem. Bob is also survived by 5 nephews: Robert, Richard, John, Stephen & Thomas Sousa and 2 nieces: Laurie Green and Lisa Anderson.
Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral mass on Friday, March 16, 2007 at 11 am in Ste. Anne Church, Jefferson Ave., Salem, preceded by his visiting hours from 9 am to 10:30 am in the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St., [Rt. 114 / 1-A] Salem. Burial will be private. For guest book and additional information please visit www.levesquefunerals.com.