Age 89, of Cheticamp, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp with her family by her side. She was a daughter of the late Pitre and the late Helene (Aucoin) Poirier.
She was a devoted mom, grandmother to Glen and dear friend to many. She enjoyed fiddle tunes, country music, dancing, a good game of cards, watching Montreal hockey games, home parties, and “la mi-carême.” In other words, mom was happy being surrounded by lots of people.
She worked in various cleaning jobs and at Aucoin’s Bakery for many years.
She is survived by her daughters, Corinne Doucette (Eric), Paula Larade (Rene), and Della Roach, all of Cheticamp; brother, David Poirier (Hilda), Cheticamp; grandson, Glen Larade, Halifax.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Paul Roach; brothers, Hubert, Xavier, Alex Joe, Arthur, Anselm Alphonse, Wilfred, and Semi John; sisters, Elizabeth, Marie Flora, Annie Belle, Helene Rose, Marie Eunice, Olive, Marie Edna, and Marie.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00 am in St. Joseph’ Church, St. Joseph du Moine with Father Daniel Muskaray officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Cheticamp. Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset.
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