December 28th, 1937 — June 2nd, 2024 – It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden but peaceful passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, André A. Poirier, Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at the age of 86 at QEII Health Science Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Born in Chéticamp, December 28th, 1937 to the late Hypolite ´Polite´ and the late Clothilde (Deveau) Poirier, he married the love of his life Marie Hélène, September 26th, 1959. His passing occurred just a few months shy of their 65th wedding anniversary.
André began his career with the Royal Bank at the Chéticamp branch in 1955. His career progressed, moving the family throughout Nova Scotia and eventually to Montreal where André worked his way up to Vice-President of Montreal Core region. André retired in 1994, and he and Marie Hélène returned to their beloved Chéticamp a year later.
Even after retirement the financial world was a large part of André’s life; investing, discussing the markets and assisting others with financial activities.
In addition to spending time with his family (as “Diddlee” to his grand children and “Didi” to his great grand daughter) and banking, he found purpose and happiness delivering “meals on wheels”, playing bridge with friends, playing and watching golf.
Their life together will forever be cherished by his wife Marie-Hélène (née Boudreau), his children, Denise (Daniel), Monique (Andrew), Marc (Josephine ‘Jo’), Nicole. Grandchildren Alex, Kayla (Matthew) and André, and his new sunshine, great granddaughter Bianca.
Also surviving are his brother Gordon and brothers and sister-in-law Ernest, Louis-Lévi (Réjeanne) and Marie-Lorraine, numerous nieces, nephews extended family and dear friends from all over.
The family would like to thank the First Responders from the Cheticamp Volunteer Fire Department, Dr. Amelie Maillet and all the staff at Sacred Heart Hospital, Chéticamp, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney and the nurses of the CCU & Cardiac Day Unit of the QEII Halifax, as well as the Cheticamp Funeral Home, for their care and compassion in the last few days of André’s life.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 in St. Peter’s Church, Chéticamp, with family accepting condolences from 9:30 am until 10:30 am (the start of the funeral service), with Père Pierre Antoine St. Cyr and Deacon Gerald Leblanc officiating.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospital Charitable Foundation, Paroisse Saint Pierre, Chéticamp, “Sauvons Notre Église”, Chéticamp Volunteer Fire Department or a charity of your choice.
André in conversation several days before his passing, «I had the best life.»
Condolences
My deepest sympathy to all family members involve
Nicole and family,
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Sending much love as you grieve and celebrate his life.
Nicole,
Please accept my sincerest condolences during this difficult time. I know how it feels to lose a loved one.
Mike Chou
Dear Marc and the Poirier family. The whole team at Perimeter Solutions Group expresses our condolences on the passing of Andre. On this day where you celebrate his life, we sincerely hope the many fun, and funny, and special stories bring joy that outweighs the sadness. Please know we hold your entire family in our thoughts today.
Marie Helene and family:
Our deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time. We have a lifetime of cherished memories of our times spent together enjoying dinner parties, vacations and trips and numerous rounds of golf.
You will be always in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time.
Nicole, I’m sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. My condolences to you and your family.
To Nicole and Family, please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. It’s clear to see that he lived an amazing life, and that there are a lifetime of memories to cherish. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicole,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family as your mourn the loss of your dad. You will find comfort in your precious memories of him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Andre and I worked together at the Port Hawkesbury branch of the Royal Bank.He was fun to work with.I recall telling him how surprised I was at his love of Cape Breton fiddle music,he not being Scottish.I told him he knew more about it than anyone at Glencoe Station,where I was from.A few weeks later I was invited to a party at his boarding house,where there were some prominent fiddlers performing.He sung the air of a tune and then told anyone who listened, what I had said about his musical knowledge,much to the amusement of all.Although we both landed in Montreal,I did not see him again until he came in to my store in the late nineties.Those years ago,he often spoke fondly of his girlfriend,Marie Helene.She was indeed the love of his life.To her and the entire family,my sympathies. RIP. John D. Cameron
Oh my dear friend Marie Helene and your family, I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies to you all. You will all be in my prayers
Nicole, Sending you much strength in this difficult time. Your dad’s reflection in his final days is something for all of us to strive for — to appreciate every day.
Nicole, I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of Andrés passing.
Thank you so much Marie Hélène
For looking after our father George
We will never forget you and Andre
Love and prayers always.
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a really great person. We wish you all peace during this sad time.
My husband, Ed MacDonald, was born and brought up in Baddeck, Cape Breton, NS. He and “Andy” go back many years….both in their personal lives and their business careers.
Ed and I visited and enjoyed the company of Marie Helene and Andre when they lived in Montreal. We also met and knew their family – what a joy!
Our deepest sympathy to the Poirier family. May all your fond memories of Andre assist you in your grief. Shared times, shared memories and shared joys – these special things keep a loved on close.
With deep sympathy. Audrey MacDonald.
Dear Marie Helene and family:
Thinking of you and sending our love and prayers with the loss of your dear Andre. So many memories to cherish to help you find peace in the difficult days ahead.
Love
Dave and Anna Poirier
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of when Evelyn and I visited you in Montreal, many years ago. It is so nice that you were able to move back to Cheticamp and spend some happy years there. My condolences to your family.
May he RIP. I’m glad I had a chance to visit with him and ma tante Marie Hélène two weeks ago. ❤️❤️❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. Much love to Nicole and the whole family.