Obituary of Joseph Allen Poirier

The death of J. Allen Poirier occurred peacefully at Prince County Hospital early in the morning of Tuesday August 20, 2024 with family by his side. Al was born in Summerside on October 23, 1937 to the late Raymond and Flora (Gauthier) Poirier.

Beloved husband of Patricia (McAlpine). Loving father to Anne-Marie (Caius) Kim and Cheryl. Beloved Poppa to Chloe and Caius.

Survived by sisters Marjorie Johnson and Johanne (Barry) Rowan, sisters-in-law Louise Poirier and Norma Arsenault and brother-in-law Gaylord (Edna) McAlpine, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by sisters Elaine (Fred) Dale, Audrey (Ernie) Arsenault, Evelyn (Gordon) Godfrey, Ruth Perry and brothers Lloyd (Henrietta) Poirier, Leo Poirier, Ken (Joan) Perry, Ray Poirier, brother-in-law Ronald Johnson and sisters-in-law Margaret Poirier and Luci Hornell.

A Service of Remembrance by 200 (Summerside) Wing of the RCAFA will be held on Wednesday August 28, 10am at the East Prince Funeral Home to be followed by a funeral mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church at 11am. Internment immediately following at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

All are welcome to join the family for a reception at St. Paul’s after internment.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to The Alzheimer’s Society of PEI.

Special thanks to Malcolm and Roger and the Home Care Program as well as all those who have supported the family over the years.

It is with deep gratitude that the family acknowledges the excellent care and concern provided by the nurses, doctors and staff of Prince County Hospital.