Gaston Roger Poulin

Gaston Roger Poulin

January 17, 1925 to December 3, 2022

 

Gaston Roger Poulin, 97, passed away December 3, 2022, surrounded by family. The son of AJ and Alice Poulin, Gaston Poulin lived a quiet, modest life in the North East Kingdom of Vermont - preferring a good bargain, watching baseball, eating a freshly baked piece of pie and spending time with family over the luxuries he could have afforded. Being the 2nd generation successful owner of Poulin Grain and Lumber well into the 1970’s, Gaston, continuing in his father’s footsteps, set the stage for the company’s successful growth in the grain and lumber industries which continues today - selling the businesses to his sons when he retired. A firm believer in hard work, integrity and an afternoon cocktail - he made his mark with his business know-how - but more importantly - he was adored by generations of family and friends who appreciated him for his straight shooting conversations, his easy laugh and the joy he experienced watching his beloved Red Sox.

 

He leaves behind an amazing business legacy, big shoes to fill in terms of his generosity and family-first values and holes in our hearts as we prepare to say goodbye to our family patriarch.

 

Gaston is predeceased by his beloved wife of 69 years, Joyce (Jones)Poulin , his only daughter, Nancy Jo Poulin and his grandson, Shawn Poulin. He is survived by his three sons and their spouses - Steve & Valerie, Peter & Diana and Jeff & Tracey. Having lived a long life - he is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss him dearly. They are: Sonya Jones & her four children, Stephanie Poulin-Estes, her husband Corey and their two children. Stephanie Delabruere and her three children, Topher Poulin, Cory Poulin, his wife Julie and their two children, Jenna Poutre, her husband Matt and their two children, Josh Poulin, his wife Jen and their four children, Sam Cole and Arden Leithead, Johanna Bartley & her four children and Jessica Poulin.

 

His final days were spent under the compassionate care of Dr. Malik - and for this we are grateful. Gaston had been under the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Michaud Manor for several years now - and for their great attention to his wellbeing - our family expresses our deepest thanks - especially to Nurse Jenna Poutre for being continuously “on call” for her grandfather. There were many people who brought comfort and happiness into Gaston’s life during his last two years at Michaud Manor. We extend our heartfelt thank you to his special friend, Shirley Davis, to Ann Bermister for her weekly calls from Florida, to Deb Bastita for her many visits and food and to all those who visited with stories and memories to share.

 

Friends may call from 9:00 A.M.- 11:30 A.M. on Saturday December 10, 2022 at Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Derby, with the funeral service to follow at 11:30 A.M. with Rev. John Sleeper officiating.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Michaud Manor 47 Herrick Rd, Derby Line VT 05830 or to the Vermont Association for the Blind 60 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington VT 05403.On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.