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Robert Poitras Obituary

TARBORO - Robert Herman Poitras, 65, died Friday, June 4, 2010. He was born September 6, 1944, in Englewood, New Jersey, son of the late Herman and Isabel Savage Poitras. Bob graduated from Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, in 1963 and from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1967 where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and the Order of the Gorgon's Head Lodge. After college, he served in the United States Army. Bob was co-founder of the Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill and Pittsboro.
Bob is survived by his wife, Louise Clark Poitras of Tarboro; sons, Robert Clark Poitras and wife, Taylor Transue Poitras of Chapel Hill and Samuel Wilson Poitras of Tarboro; two beloved granddaughters, Elizabeth Gail and Lucy Anne Poitras of Chapel Hill; sister, Gail Poitras of Cary.
The family will receive friends at the home, 713 Lakeview Drive, Tarboro, from 5:00 to 7:00 on Sunday, June 6, 2010.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church, Tarboro, at 11:00 on Monday, June 7, 2010. Burial will follow in the Calvary Churchyard. Friends and family are invited to the home for lunch after the service.
Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.carlislefuneralhome.com

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Published by Rocky Mount Telegram on Jun. 5, 2010.

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Paul,Kathy,Nathan,Tyler Robinson

June 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. When I first met Bob at Robert and Taylor's wedding, I was witness to how much love and caring that he displayed to everyone. He made you feel a part of the family. "What a great guy"! Take care and God bless.

June 5, 2010

I am shocked! What a great guy. I remember when Potts came through Rush with the other Lawrenceville boys.
Someone read out his rec and it concluded, "You're gonna love this guy!" GOOD BYE, POTTS! We're going to miss you.
Love to your family,
Warm regards,
Bill Schmidt

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