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Peter Poirier Obituary
Born in Manchester, NH on August 8, 1935, he was the son of Peter R. and Loretta (Connors) Poirier, Sr. He resided in the Queen City all his life before moving to Hooksett in 2009 as well as wintered in Pompano Beach, Florida for twenty years.
Peter graduated from Saint Anthony High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Saint Anselm College.
Until his retirement, he was a French teacher at Manchester Memorial High School for more than twenty years.
Peter dedicated his life to youth and sports. He coached basketball at Memorial High School and served on the board of directors with Manchester Babe Ruth League. He was an owner of race horses and was an avid New England sports fan.
He served as a fire commissioner with the City of Manchester Fire Department. For many years, Peter was active with local and state Democratic politics.
Devoted to his faith, he was a longtime communicant of Saint Anthony Church.
He was a member of the American Legion Henry J. Sweeney Post No 2.
Peter will be remembered for his calm demeanor and gentleman like ways. His dealings with others were always characterized by integrity and kindness. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Family members include his wife of thirty years, Priscilla (Dusseault) Poirier, four step-children; several step-grandchildren, cousins, and dear friends.
Services: Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, corner of Concord Street, Manchester, NH.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Burial will take place in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Manchester, NH.
For more information or to view the online guest registry, please visit: www.connorhealy.com.
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dave elliott
July 18, 2022
Pete was a good guy one of the big three coaches at Memorial always considered a good friend. Always had good advice on how Manchester operated politically. Gave a lot of his time to the city of Manchester.
dave elliott
July 18, 2020
When I first came up to Manchester in 1971 teaching at Memorial we went down to the Alibi Restaurant after a Friday Basketball game. I couldn't believe the group of coaches, officials etc having a few drinks(Pete probably bought the rounds) having yelled and screamed at each other during the games. Still friends I think?
Great times Pete was a great guy.
RAYMOND VALLIERE SR
July 18, 2019
PETER: TIME HAS SURELY FLOWN BY SINCE YOU PASSED AWAY, BUT THAT HASN'T CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT YOUR WORK ON BEHALF OF YOUNG MEN IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH ALL THAT YOU DID WITH THE MANCHESTER BABE RUTH LEAGUES, YOU ARE STILL THOUGHT OF.
doanal beleski
August 10, 2017
great man did a lot for the youth and was a great coach at memorial .City has lost a great Icon and will be missed.
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July 29, 2017
Rest in peace my friend and we shall keep you in our prayers for you and the family as this day unfolds.
John Gorski
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
July 27, 2017
A great coach and a better person. RIP.
Jay Dufour
Mary
July 26, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Pete. Though we haven't kept in touch I always considered him family he's been there for as long as I can remember I enjoyed the many Christmas eves we all got together at his house Micky, The Taylors he and Priscilla were gracious hosts He was a great man and will always be in my heart and missed by all that knew him
Brad T. Collins '82
July 26, 2017
Pete truly was the Dean of NH Basketball coaches.
dave elliott
July 26, 2017
The last of the big three @ Memorial HS Bob Chabot, Hubie McDonough now Pistol Pete Poirier. Pete not only a good coach, good friend and most of all a nice man.
Angie Manni
July 26, 2017
My sophomore year, Pete stuffed eight of us JV players, including Paul Zyla, Brian Gildea, George Stachokas, and myself into his Cadillac and drove us up to play the Tilton Prep school. After the game, he took us out to a nice restaurant and paid for everything. He was a nice, generous man. God bless him.
Bob Baines
July 25, 2017
Manchester and Memorial High School have lost a good man!
Bob Baines, Class of 1964
JIm Colony
July 25, 2017
Growing up in Keene, I wasn't crazy about Pete because his Memorial teams beat some really good Keene teams, specifically '71. Then after college I got into the radio biz and when I got to Manchester discovered he was a great guy (to the surprise of none of you). It was fun and a privilege to broadcast Memorial's '82 championship on WKBR but it went beyond that. I'm glad I got to know Pete and happy he made such a positive impact on so many of you. RIP
Peter Dobens
July 25, 2017
It was a great honor to know Mr. Pete. He was larger than life and never forgot the little people. I can never forget him for that. He included me in the BRL trips to Anderson, IN (1965); Douglas, AZ (1966); and Anchorage, AK (1967). Great times; great memories. He will live forever n the minds of the multitudes he touched.
Tom Zapora
July 25, 2017
Pete was one of the best basketball coaches in the history of NH high school basketball. As good of a coach he was, Pete was an even better person. RIP Coach Poirier.
July 25, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Were hoping that the memories you all share, will bring you some comfort. We can look forward to the time when all is new on earth.
Matty Bozek
July 25, 2017
Condolences to the Poirier family. He had such a positive impact on my life as both an administrator (Babe Ruth baseball) and as an opposing coach (Memorial basketball). Always such a classy guy. Set a great example. Helped get so many of us on the right track. Will never be forgotten. Thank you Coach Poirier.
Mike LaValliere
July 25, 2017
My sympathies to the Poirier family. Pete touched so many lives and those, like me, will be forever thankful for his service to the youths of the community. Rest in Peace.
Pierre Poirier
July 25, 2017
I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Peter and I send you my most sincere condolences.
chuck kalantzis
July 25, 2017
thank you for everything you did for people like me in sports, you were a great man,babe ruth baseball would have never been the same if it wasnt for you
Bob Rosenthal
July 25, 2017
Pete ... an icon/legend for many kids of us who played Babe Ruth baseball in Manchester, and that reverence continued into adulthood. Always classy, always helpful. A great man. Condolences to his family. Bob Rosenthal
July 25, 2017
Peter Poirier: Your kindness and care for the youth of Manchester will never be forgotten. May you Rest in Peace and keep Smiling down on this fine City.
Ray Valliere Sr
July 25, 2017
Pete ... an icon/legend for so many of us who went through the Manchester Babe Ruth League, and that reverence carried over into adulthood. Always classy, always caring. A great man. Condolenses to his family. Bob Rosenthal
Tony Haley
July 25, 2017
Manchester has lost a legend, RIP Pete.
Becki McCarthy
July 25, 2017
I never knew Peter personally but he was my Mom's first cousin (Loretta's ('Aunt Lotte')side). He looked just like my grandmother, so I always recognized him. I'm very sorry for your loss.
July 25, 2017
Lucky to have you as a coach and teacher,thanks C. Maturo
July 25, 2017
In my sports writing years at The Union Leader, it's impossible to raise a comparison to Pete --- the cigar-chomping hoop mentor from Memorial High School. Peter and I laughed volumes about that moniker after I pinned it on him many years ago in a column I authored. To his family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy at this sad time. That's As I see It .
DON ANDERSON
Marco Island, Florida
Chick Bowers
July 25, 2017
Quality Human Being Great for Manchester
Sports.
Rest in Peace Pete.Condolences.
Chick Bowers
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