WILLISTON - Michael Timothy Poirier, 19, formally of Williston, died suddenly on Feb. 18, 2012, in Kenduskeag, Maine, where he moved a month ago to live with his brother, Matthew, who is a college student in that area.
Michael was born at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, on Dec. 31, 1992, and is the son of Christopher and Linda Poirier who were longtime Williston residents, until they relocated to Grafton, Mass. in January 2012. Mike is the second born of five children who include his older brother Matthew (20), Melissa (17), Marlena (15) and Madeline (13).
Mike was proud to be an infantry soldier in the Vermont Army National Guard. He was very enthusiastic about his future military career in the Guard, and constantly kept himself in top physical shape. For a fitness challenge, he often enjoyed donning his combat boots, fatigues, and a full rucksack, and going on long hikes along the back roads of Vermont. Mike graduated from South Burlington High School in 2010, and planned to eventually move in with his brother in Maine, work fulltime for a year and attend college starting in 2012. Ever since he was 15, Michael always worked hard in his part-time employment at the Hannaford grocery store in Williston. He was frequently commended for his diligence on the job where he always gave his maximum effort. Michael will be remembered for his playful wit, dynamic energy and thirst for adventure. He was always the comedian with his friends and family, and loved to stage pranks and other antics to entertain them. Despite his rambunctiousness, Mike had a gentle heart, thoughtfulness and childlike demeanor to those close to him.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, Feb. 22, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 7415 Williston Rd., Williston. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Published in The Burlington Free Press on February 21, 2012
Michael was born at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, on Dec. 31, 1992, and is the son of Christopher and Linda Poirier who were longtime Williston residents, until they relocated to Grafton, Mass. in January 2012. Mike is the second born of five children who include his older brother Matthew (20), Melissa (17), Marlena (15) and Madeline (13).
Mike was proud to be an infantry soldier in the Vermont Army National Guard. He was very enthusiastic about his future military career in the Guard, and constantly kept himself in top physical shape. For a fitness challenge, he often enjoyed donning his combat boots, fatigues, and a full rucksack, and going on long hikes along the back roads of Vermont. Mike graduated from South Burlington High School in 2010, and planned to eventually move in with his brother in Maine, work fulltime for a year and attend college starting in 2012. Ever since he was 15, Michael always worked hard in his part-time employment at the Hannaford grocery store in Williston. He was frequently commended for his diligence on the job where he always gave his maximum effort. Michael will be remembered for his playful wit, dynamic energy and thirst for adventure. He was always the comedian with his friends and family, and loved to stage pranks and other antics to entertain them. Despite his rambunctiousness, Mike had a gentle heart, thoughtfulness and childlike demeanor to those close to him.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, Feb. 22, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 7415 Williston Rd., Williston. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Published in The Burlington Free Press on February 21, 2012
WILLISTON - Michael Timothy Poirier, 19, formally of Williston, died suddenly on Feb. 18, 2012, in Kenduskeag, Maine, where he moved a month ago to live with his brother, Matthew, who is a college student in that area.
Michael was born at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, on Dec. 31, 1992, and is the son of Christopher and Linda Poirier who were longtime Williston residents, until they relocated to Grafton, Mass. in January 2012. Mike is the second born of five children who include his older brother Matthew (20), Melissa (17), Marlena (15) and Madeline (13).
Mike was proud to be an infantry soldier in the Vermont Army National Guard. He was very enthusiastic about his future military career in the Guard, and constantly kept himself in top physical shape. For a fitness challenge, he often enjoyed donning his combat boots, fatigues, and a full rucksack, and going on long hikes along the back roads of Vermont. Mike graduated from South Burlington High School in 2010, and planned to eventually move in with his brother in Maine, work fulltime for a year and attend college starting in 2012. Ever since he was 15, Michael always worked hard in his part-time employment at the Hannaford grocery store in Williston. He was frequently commended for his diligence on the job where he always gave his maximum effort. Michael will be remembered for his playful wit, dynamic energy and thirst for adventure. He was always the comedian with his friends and family, and loved to stage pranks and other antics to entertain them. Despite his rambunctiousness, Mike had a gentle heart, thoughtfulness and childlike demeanor to those close to him.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, Feb. 22, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 7415 Williston Rd., Williston. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Published in The Burlington Free Press on February 21, 2012
Michael was born at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, on Dec. 31, 1992, and is the son of Christopher and Linda Poirier who were longtime Williston residents, until they relocated to Grafton, Mass. in January 2012. Mike is the second born of five children who include his older brother Matthew (20), Melissa (17), Marlena (15) and Madeline (13).
Mike was proud to be an infantry soldier in the Vermont Army National Guard. He was very enthusiastic about his future military career in the Guard, and constantly kept himself in top physical shape. For a fitness challenge, he often enjoyed donning his combat boots, fatigues, and a full rucksack, and going on long hikes along the back roads of Vermont. Mike graduated from South Burlington High School in 2010, and planned to eventually move in with his brother in Maine, work fulltime for a year and attend college starting in 2012. Ever since he was 15, Michael always worked hard in his part-time employment at the Hannaford grocery store in Williston. He was frequently commended for his diligence on the job where he always gave his maximum effort. Michael will be remembered for his playful wit, dynamic energy and thirst for adventure. He was always the comedian with his friends and family, and loved to stage pranks and other antics to entertain them. Despite his rambunctiousness, Mike had a gentle heart, thoughtfulness and childlike demeanor to those close to him.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, Feb. 22, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 7415 Williston Rd., Williston. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Published in The Burlington Free Press on February 21, 2012
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