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Mona Gillespie lit a candle
Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Anita and family ,so sorry to hear you have lost your husband, may the many beautiful memories you shared help you get through this very difficult loss in your life
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Mona
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Raylene MacEachern posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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To Dave’s Family and Friends:
It is with sadness to read of Dave’s passing. I met him while attending X through his late sister Linda.
Dave was always nice and friendly and easy going.Please accept my sincere condolences.
God Bless you all . A life taken too soon .
Raylene ( Cochrane) MacEachern
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Formerly from the Bay
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David Poirier posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
My earliest memory of my father was in Brasil, where we lived both on a house in front of the beach and on a small farm an hour inland. I think I was probably only 4 or 5 years old then.
He was often away travelling for work, and when he was in town he came home late most week nights.
All the free time he had, it seemed he would would spend with my sister and I. I felt in those moments, I was the most important person in the world and I am sure a lot of you felt the same way, when spending one on one time with him.
He was very creative and spent a lot of energy to make sure our time with him was very special. I remember as if it were yesterday, asking me to jump on his back and grab around his neck so he could swim with me past the waves at the beach in front of our house. He would then set me loose and teach me how to swim. He would say things like, “I am a dolphin and im going to give you quick ride”.
On the drive to the farm, every time it would be just him and I in the car, he would take a back road, a dirt road, so he could put me on his lap and let me steer the car while he drove. When it rained he would make sure to hit the big puddles so the mud would fly up and cover the entire car to get a good laugh out of it. Of course he would then proudly wash it as soon as the rain stopped.
Later on, while at the farm, he would involve me in everything he did. I remember the day when we went to a coffee farm and we were looking at the trees and he turns to me and says, “Coffee is not as fun, lets plant oranges instead, what do you think?”. He made you feel like you were part of the decision, even if the decision was already made. He then planted 50 orange trees and 50 lime trees. When possible he would drag me along so that it looked like I was actually helping, it sure felt that I was at the time, and it was very empowering.
These and many other stories, too many to share here, made him a hero to me, and I was convinced he was the strongest smartest person in the world.
As a teenager, my father further confirmed to me how brilliant he was, not only through his achievements in his career, which were many, but also through his ability to research thoroughly anything and execute it flawlessly through his impeccable work ethic.
As I became an adult, and also a father, going through a similar career path as my father, I had leaned very heavily on him for advice. On anything, and everything. Career decisions, purchasing houses, vehicles, relocations, the list goes on. He was the wise man i felt I had to consult to make sure all decisions I made were well thought through.
In recent years, I learnt something much more meaning-full to me about my father, something that I will forever remember to be his greatest quality to me. More than a hero, a brilliant hard working role model, a great wiseman, he was compassionate.
These past few years were the most difficult for me. My father was my greatest cheerleader, always had encouraging, positive things to say and it was clear to me that all he cared about was that I was happy, and when I was happy you could see in his eyes that he was happy too.
I was blessed to have had one of these happy moments as recent as the day before he passed away and I thank God very much to have given me that gift.
I share this with you because, like you, I am going to miss my father very much. I am sure each of you have your own stories that will forever remind you of him and you certainly will have your own way to cope with his absence but the way I will cope with it, will be to work very hard to become as good of a father to my kids as he was to me.
Sincerely,
David Poirier
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Claire Mills posted a condolence
Monday, July 25, 2022
I was very sorry to hear the news about Dave Poirier and I'm sending my sincere condolences to his wife, adult children, grandchildren, and extended family.
I also attended Xavier College in Sydney with Dave. While my father enjoyed talking with all of the students he stopped for along the New Waterford/ New Victoria highway, he was always pleased when there was one more seat in the car for Dave Poirier.
Dave was smart, personable and ever so interesting even in those novice university years!
Sincerely, Claire ( Timmons) Mills
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Norman Mac Lean posted a condolence
Monday, July 25, 2022
Very sorry for the loss of your loved one. David & I went to New Victoria High School together. May he rest in peace
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Anita Kelly posted a condolence
Monday, July 25, 2022
Sorry for your loss, thinking about you all from Bridie, Anita and family in Shetland x
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Yvonne & Jerome Power posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2022
Anita & Sam, we are shocked and saddened to hear of Dave’s sudden passing. Our thoughts are with you, and all of Dave’s family, at this sad time. Take care.
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Bev & Terry Power lit a candle
Friday, July 22, 2022
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Anita and family,
We are thinking of you during this sad time. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort as you grieve Dave's passing. May Dave Rest In Peace.
With deepest condolences,
Bev and Terry
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Martin MacPhee posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My condolences to his family. I grew up with Dave and is family their home was next door to mine. Dad was a great man and a great friend. Rest in Peace .
Martin MacPhee
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John Stephenson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Dave and I attended Xavier College and St. FX during the same period (1967-1971) He was part of the Science Gang from New Waterford that hung out together. He was a good friend during that time and we went fishing at Irish Brook a few times as well as both being into archery.....My memories of him are all great. My condolences to his family
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Marie Power posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Anita and family, my deepest condolences on Dave's passing.
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Bonnie and Gary posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Poirier Family -
Gary and I are incredibly saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. We know through Fred and Ruth what a great guy he was and how much he was loved. We send our condolences to the family and hope his memories bring comfort at this time. Bonnie and Gary McKinnon
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Stephen Nash posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Anita so sorry to hear about Dave both you and Sam are in our prayers and thoughts take care
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Clarence Babin, Joan Glover posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Anita, Sam and family- we are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Joan and Clarence
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Deborah Christen posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Anita, Sam and family- I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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Alfie Meery posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
I was saddened to here of David’s passing. He and I spent many a summer evening bombing around New Waterford on his Yamaha motorbike.
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Kenny & Michelle Pieroway posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Anita and Family and all who loved him, please accept our deepest condolences on Dave's passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your pleasant memories help carry you all in your time of grief. - Kenny & Michelle
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Mary Lee posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Anita and family, so sorry for your loss. Sincerest condolences.
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Selina Careen posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Hi Anita so sorry to see this post. Sincere condolences to you and the family. Sending lots of love your way. Selina
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Hannah Whiffen lit a candle
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Anita, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Ethel Orielly posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Anita I’m so sorry to hear this tragic news. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
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Joan Graham posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Anita and the Poirier family. I was deeply saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a wonderful man who will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May your fond memories of Dave help you through the difficult days ahead. Take care and God Bless. RIP Dave
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Sheila Nash posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Anita, so tremendously saddened to hear this news. Sincerest condolences to you and all the family.
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Wanda & Walter Careen posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family at this time.
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Valerie Gregory posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Anita
So sorry to hear this news. Dave was a great guy and I always enjoyed conversing with him while visiting your home, and on trips to Newfoundland. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Aleah (Ratchford) MacNeil posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Eileen and family,So sorry to read of the loss of your brother.
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Jerry and Maxine Leonard posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Anita and all family members.
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Annie and Francis McGrath posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Anita and Family, we send our sincere condolences to you all at this sad and difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, May He RIP. Take Care
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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