Obituary of Mary Frances Poirier

POIRIER, Frances Mary "Frannie" – Port Hawkesbury/Petit de Grat It is with broken hearts the family of Frances Mary Poirier announce her peaceful passing which occurred surrounded by her loving family on December 17, 2024, at the Strait Richmond Hospital in Evanston. Born in Sydney on January 20, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Elizabeth (Donovan) Poirier. Francie was a special gift to her family being born with Down Syndrome in the 60’s. Although some families may have seen this a challenge her family always seen her as a special gift. She was, a diehard WWF Fan, Montreal Canadians, Toronto Blue Jays and her favorite colors were yellow, and pink. She had an adventurous spirit enjoyed traveling going to Bingo and even dances. Francie attended Isle Madame District High School; and later was a client of the ROC Center. Following her stroke in 2018, she was unable to return to the center due to severe disabilities. Betty’s home was a place that revolved around the care for her sister Fran. Fran is survived by her loving and devoted sister Betty Martell whom was her caregiver for the last 27 years, and Isabel Elliot (Peter MacKenzie); brothers Doug Poirier (Eileen), David Poirier, and Gordie Poirier (Eleanor); sisters-in-law Delma Donovan and Mary Hilda MacIsaac(Jimmy); several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews who all adored her as much as she adored them. Besides her parents, Fran was predeceased by her brothers Kenny, Dennis and Alan in infancy, and her brother-in-law Howard Martell. Visitation in C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd., Arichat on Friday, December 20th from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Francie will be held Saturday, December 21th at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Arichat at 11am with Father Duaine Devereaux officiating. Burial will be held in the Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations in her memory be made to the R.O.C Center, Port Hawkesbury, or to the Hearts of Isle Madame "Disney Trip". The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the home care workers, and many others who always managed to bring laughter, smiles and dedicated care for Frannie and her family whom became like family to her. Words of comfort and memories of Fran can be shared with the family at www.chboudreau.com Funeral arrangements are entrusted in care of C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd., Arichat.