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Michael Poirier Obituary

Michael Ryan Poirier, 14, of Prince George, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005. He was born in Petersburg and had been a life long resident of this area. Michael was a member of the N.B. Clements football team, participated in county recreational sports and was a student at N.B. Clements Middle School. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Warren L. Poirier; and a sister, Brandi Dawn Poirier. Michael is survived by his parents, Frank and Rhonda Brown Poirier; one brother, Warren Thomas Poirier, all of Prince George; grandparents, Patricia and Ed Pridy of Charles City, Va., Connie Poirier of Prince George; great-grandmother, Thelma Hopkins of Hopewell; and many aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends Friday, February 11, 2005, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Unity Baptist Church, 4951 Mt. Sinai Road, Prince George County. A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2005, at 11 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, with the Rev. Christopher Jenkins, assistant pastor of Unity Baptist Church, officiating. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Memorial contributions may be made to Unity Baptist Church, 4951 Mt. Sinai Road, Prince George, Va. 23875. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 11, 2005.

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Wendy & Steve Lindberg

February 24, 2005

Frank, Rhonda and Warren,

We just learned of your loss, and want you to know you are in our prayers and thoughts. We have so many wonderful memories of all of those baseball games, and the great times our families had together through the years. We have enjoyed being back in touch with Warren through his work.

There are no words to ease this difficult time, but please know we are thinking of you.



Always,

Steve, Wendy, Jon, Drew and Jenna

Bill Colgate

February 13, 2005

Frank and Rhonda, you are in my prayers. I am so saddened by your loss.

Jean S. Fulghum

February 11, 2005

Frank and Rhohda,

My thoughts and prayer go to you, because I know it is a difficult time for you, Rhonda and Warren it is nothing I can say or do to make it better. Keep your heads up and sometime later the pain will stop, but you will always remember the good times. I will see you soon.

Love, Jean

Linda and George Jacob

February 11, 2005

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve & Julie Colgin

February 11, 2005

Frank, Rhonda & Warren,

We are so sorry to hear about Michael. It only seems like yesterday when we visited and Sara (now 16) was running around after Michael who was about 2 or 3 at the time. I can't imagine the loss you are feeling right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Winnie Velotas

February 11, 2005

I wish there was something, anything I could say to you; Frank, Rhonda, Warren, that could help ease the enormous pain. And even though these are just words please know You all are in my thoughts and prayers with all my heart felt sympathy and deepest sorrow.

Karen and Don Lane

February 11, 2005

Frank and Rhonda

With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Karen and Don Lane, LayOak Company.

LEE SANDERSON

February 11, 2005

ALL OF US AT SANDERSON'S ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS,IF THERE IS ANY THING DONNA OR I CAN DO PLEASE LET US KNOW.

Jon Gates

February 11, 2005

Poirier Family,

My thoughts and prays are with you in this time of lose. Michael and I always had a chance to talk at school and when I saw him at the gym, I will miss him greatly.

JOHNNY & PAM VAUGHAN

February 11, 2005

Dear Poirier Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your lose. We pray that with time, happy memories can ease your pain.

God Bless,

Johnny, Pam, Josh & Jonathan

Wray

February 11, 2005

We are very sorry to here of your loss, and are in our thoughts and prayers.



John, Diana, Jared and Raven

Eddie Griggs

February 11, 2005

Frank & Family,



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Eddie & Susan Griggs

February 11, 2005

godspeed

Amanda McFarland

February 11, 2005

Rhonda and Frank,

I am so sorry for your loss! If there is ever anything that I can do for you, please do not hesitate to call!

Love, Amanda

Elaine Tiller

February 11, 2005

Rhonda & Frank,

We are so sorry to hear about Michael. We are thinking of and praying for you.

Elaine Tiller & Graham Jennings

Kenny & Janice Keener

February 11, 2005

May God comfort you during this extremely difficult time.

Morgan Stewart Humphries

February 11, 2005

Warren,



I wanted to let you know that I have been thinking of you and praying for your family to have strength during this difficult time. You have always been such a great friend and I will do anything to help you. You know I taught Michael last year when he was in 7th grade. What a great guy-I know you have lots of memories!

Mark Ingram

February 11, 2005

I am Jeff Ingram's father.

I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you in His hands. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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