Joanne Poirier Obituary

Joanne Poirier June 26, 1962 - July 31, 2011 Griswold - Joanne Poirier, 49, of Plainfield Rd passed away Sunday morning at home following a lengthily illness. She was born June 26, 1962 in Norwich daughter to Earl Tyler, Sr. of Danielson and Faye (Day) Walker of Moosup. On October 6, 1990 at Jewett City Baptist Church she was married to Robert P. Poirier. He survives her. Joanne was employed at General Dynamics as a receptionist. She was an active member of The Breast Cancer Support Group at Backus Hospital. Besides her husband and parents she is survived by her stepfather Andy Walker of Moosup, three brothers Earl Tyler, Jr., Tim Tyler, and Steven Tyler, three sisters Cindy Espinosa, Marlene Tyler, and Betty Tyler. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00AM Saturday at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home 490 Voluntown Rd Jewett City, CT. Interment will follow in Pachaug Cemetery, Griswold. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the ECHO Foundation 330 Washington St., Ste 220 Norwich, CT 06360.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Aug. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Joanne Poirier

15 Entries

Julie Ruffo

August 23, 2011

Bobby - I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy. May your memories bring you comfort during this tough time. Take Care.

Hope, Strength, Courage, and Faith...

Lorraine Plante

August 9, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about Joanne's passing upon my return from vacation. Sorry that I did not have the opportunity to see her one last time; yet, relieved that her suffering had come to an end.

Last Wednesday I purchased this gift of "Hope, Strength, Courage, and Faith," for Joanne--unaware that she had used all those attributes to let go and move on. I now pass those wishes on to you, Bob.

(-=< Ray Hamilton >=-)

August 8, 2011

Dear Bob, Ray, and the entire Tyler-Poirier Family,

I’ve worked for many years with Ray, then became even closer as we shared, via a common prayer circle, prayers for Joanne and others, as they struggle(d) with cancer. Too, we rejoiced together as, toward the end, it seemed Joanne enjoyed just a little renewed quality of life, and we also now share a sense of relieved peace, her struggle over...and won...despite the inevitable pain of her loss!

So, understanding the hole left behind, regardless the inevitability or forewarning, pray this helps some wee bit...to allow...enable…the grief! So truly sorry to hear about your wife, sister, friend. At least now Joanne’s at peace with our Lord…definitely keepin’ y’all in my continued prayers!

When my mother died, even after a years-long battle with cancer, I was shattered by the loss…inconsolable…she was my mentor! I like to think that I got my character from my father, but my mind and its capacity from m’dear sainted mother!!! BUT, "If your faith assures you she's in heaven, then what are the tears all about?!?" I hold eternity dearly close...a cherished, hard-won prize...but, in the interim, that answer lies below.

SELFISH TEARS
(I Eulogize My Beloved Mother - March, 1989)

Today we cry...must admit they're selfish tears.
You see...our faith assures your journey's done.
But it's not for you we mourn, at all, my dear;
It's for those of us you've left behind...alone!!!

We share your joy...share your happiness at rest,
Your painful fears now for forever stilled.
You've fought the good fight, passed the final test,
But you've left behind a hole that can't be filled!!!

So, until we each rejoin you some someday,
And, while your memory buoys us through those years,
We'll miss you...but continue on our way,
And, from time to time, we'll cry our selfish tears!!!

Ray Hamilton (c) March 19, 1989

My sincerest condolences and prayers,

Cindy Corcoran

August 5, 2011

Dear Bob,

You are in my thoughts and prayers...I love you dearly.

Always,

Cindy

phillippe breault

August 4, 2011

dear uncle bob i am sorry about joanne i will not be there saturday because i have to work my love and huge goase to you my uncle my blessing love to you fore your lose i will be there fore you every time in your heart iam very sad to here your lose please remember her light to your heart in you from her life on earth with you uncle bob i love you and we will miss her to my hugs goase out to you uncle bob love phil.breault and family

Joe James Sr.

August 4, 2011

Bob, I am sorry to hear about Joanne, My thoughts are with You. Joe James Sr.

Cindy Haen

August 4, 2011

Dear Bob,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugsss, Cindy

August 4, 2011

To the family and friends of Joanne: I was so sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. I know that she fought a courageous battle for a very long time. My prayers go out specially to Faye, Andy and Bob, but my thoughts are with all of you. God bless.
Deb Daniels
Ex daughter-in-law of the Domins

Ed & Nora Walden

August 3, 2011

Bob, you and Joanne fought a long hard battle. May you find peace in knowing that she is no longer in pain. Our prayers are with you. Mucker says if you need to talk he is here for you.

Holly & Chris Scatamacchia

August 3, 2011

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Deedee (Walden) Maxson

August 3, 2011

Bobby,
Joanne put up such an amazing fight all these years. I'm so sorry for your loss, keeping you in my prayers.

Tammy and Dave Browning

August 3, 2011

Bob, Our condolescences, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Anne Murtha-Grzelak

August 3, 2011

Bob,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 3, 2011

We will miss Auntie Jo always.
Rene, Carma, Zach & Gabby

August 3, 2011

May my sweetest and dearest friend rest in peace. She fought a courageous six year battle. You can now rest in peace, no suffering and no pain. I love you and will miss you terribly. Love, Mary

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