Poirier, Robert Collin “Collie”, Cheticamp
Age 73, of Foyer Père Fiset, Cheticamp, formerly of Arsenault Hill, Margaree, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the guest home. Born in Cheticamp on November 22, 1943, he was a son to the late Patrick and Mary Julia (Arsenault) Poirier. Collie was well known to everyone. Collie worked in his early years with Highland Pulp, 20 years or more with Isidore Doucet Construction and 13 years with Dennis Doucet and Sons Ltd. He always had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed life to the fullest until his accident in 2013 at which time he became a resident of Père Fiset Guest Home in Cheticamp. He was a member of St. Michael’s Parish, Margaree, a member of the Margaree Highlanders Snowmobile Club for many years. Collie will be missed by a lot of people, he had many special friends, too many to mention. He loved to hunt, fish, ski-doo, four wheeling and playing many games of cribbage with Rose Ann and Joe Chiasson. A very big thank-you to the employees at the Foyer Père Fiset for all the love and care given to Collie. He is survived by his brothers, Kempton and Peter of Margaree; Joe, Halifax; nephews, aunts and cousins. A visitation will be held on Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. in St. Michael Parish Hall, East Margaree. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, at 11 A.M. in St. Michael’s Church, East Margaree with Father Macdonald Ibeh officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset. Condolences may be sent to: www.CheticampFuneralServices.ca