Marguerite A. Poirier of Biddeford passed away on September 29, 2022, in Gorham at the age of 90.

Marguerite was born on February 2, 1932 the daughter of Albert and Obeline (Begin) Paquet in St-Honore’ de Beauce Province de Quebec, Canada. 

In 1934 the family came to the United States.

On April 19, 1955, she married Norman R. Poirier at St. Andres Church in Biddeford; the couple was married for 62 years until Norman’s passing in 2017.

Marguerite worked many years with the Bates and Pepperell Manufacturing Company retiring in 1992.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she loved taking care of her home and, most of all, taking care of her family.

Marguerite was a skilled seamstress; she enjoyed baking and cooking; her family enjoyed her holiday meals, especially all the bean suppers she and her husband Norman hosted through the years.

Marguerite was a devout Catholic who loved the Virgin Mary. She prayed the rosary every day.

Her life of kindness, hard work, support, and self-sacrifice will live on in our hearts forever.

She was predeceased by her husband Norman; an infant son Joseph; brothers Raoul Paquet; Rosaire Paquet; Father Fernand Paquet M.M; John Paquet and Urbain Paquet; sisters Jeannette Courtois and Simone Perron.

She is survived by sons David R. Poirier and his wife Laurie of Lyman; Michael M. Poirier of Saco and Patrick J. Poirier and his wife Debbie of Hollis; a daughter Rachel Hallczuk and husband Ryan of Biddeford; brothers Father Hubert Paquet of Saco, Gerard Paquet of Waterboro; Roger Paquet of Saco; sisters Theresa Gagnon of Biddeford and Helen Berube of Gorham; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the Gorham House staff for their loving care throughout her four-year stay.

The family would also like to thank Beacon Hospice for the wonderful care provided in her last days.

A period of visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 4, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 5, at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Church, 178 Elm Street,

Biddeford, followed by a graveside service at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 120 West Street, Biddeford.

Following the graveside service, family and friends are invited back to St. Joseph's Church for a luncheon.

Hope Memorial Chapel is respectfully handling Mrs. Poirier's arrangements.