Leatrice L Poulin Obituary (1927

Skowhegan - Leatrice Lorna Marie Poirier Poulin (91) lost her battle with cancer on April 5th. She was born in Skowhegan June 30, 1927, the daughter of Vitaline Johnson and Frank E. Poirier Sr. She married Camille R. Poulin of St. Georges, Quebec Canada on July 5, 1954 and were happily married for nearly 60 years, until his death on March 27th of 2013. She worked for a few years in the local spinning mill, until she became a homemaker, caring for many children throughout the years, to include nieces and nephews. One of her favorite pastimes was she loved playing cards with her siblings for hours, often every day. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting various articles for family, friends and donations. She was an active member of the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic church and was a member of the Ladies of St Anne. She is survived by two children: Lydia Hayes husband John and son Emile Poulin and wife Susan. Five grandchildren: Celyn, Tim, Adam, Anthony, and Andrew. Eight Great Grandchildren: Jake, Miles, Brandon, Makaylie, Bryce, Levi, Vera, and Abrielle. She is also survived by her siblings: Armand Poirier, Irene Devoe, Clara Withee, Louis Poirier, Theresa Irwin, Esther Tracy, and many nieces and nephews. Viewing hours will be held from 6-9 pm Tuesday April 9th, at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave. Skowhegan. A Catholic mass will be held at 10 am, April 10th at the Catholic Church on Water St. in Skowhegan. A committal service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Skowhegan on May 7th, 2019.