HAROLD B. POIRIER

     Harold B. Poirier, Sr., 89, of Spencer died Sunday, September 25th at home surrounded by his family. His wife of 14 years, Lillian H. (Wiseman) Poirier died in 1980. He leaves a son, Harold B. “Harry” Poirier, Jr. of Spencer; a sister, Doris Serpa of Rhode Island; a granddaughter, Brooke Poirier of Spencer and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Victor Poirier and Arthur Poirier; four sisters, Yvonne Poirier, Dorilla Barcelow, Irene Murray and Rita Cantello.

He was born in New Bedford the son of Arthur R. and Marie (Poirier) Poirier. Harold was a firefighter for 30 years with the Worcester Fire Department, retiring in 1989. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. Mr. Poirier was a member of the Worcester Lodge of Elks #243 and enjoyed spending his time golfing.

His funeral is Wednesday, September 28th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester with a Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 5 Spaulding Street. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will be held from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM in the funeral home.