Auburn - Henry J. Poisson 86, of So Main St. Auburn died Wednesday June 17, 2015 at the Androscoggin Hospice House with his family by his side. Born in Waltham, MA November 7, 1928 the son of the late Gustave & Cecile Poisson. He was educated in Waltham schools and was married to the former Julia Laverdiere who died January 8, 2008. Mr. Poisson served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he was an aviator mechanic and also entertained the troops. He lived with his family in Massachusetts till he brought his family to Auburn, Maine in 1968 to start a very successful business; Poisson and Sons Automobile Repair Shop. He was a member of St. Louis Church in Auburn where he was on the church council. He was on the planning board for Auburn from 1996-2006. He sponsored the New Auburn Little League for 40 years and is still being sponsored by his sons who now own the business. He enjoyed spending time with his family, collecting old memorabilia, antiquing, learning about clocks and watches, old cars, old movies. His greatest passion after retiring, besides taking care of his wife till she passed away was being with his family and volunteering at Marshwood Nursing Home in Lewiston. He volunteered there for 11 years, starting when his wife was a resident there. He often worked long hours there-sometimes 12 hours a day till he became too ill to go as often. The staff and residents loved having him there. Henry will always be remembered for his whistling. You always knew when he was around because you could hear him whistling. He was a kind, hard working man who was always thinking of others. Henry is survived by daughter Denise Libby and husband Craig of Greene, his sons, Donald Poisson Sr. and wife Pat of Auburn, Daniel Poisson Sr. and wife Heidi of Auburn, grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica & Jonathan Belanger, Robert & Sylvia Abbott, Pat and Paul Fournier, Tammy Abbott, Tina Sibley Danny and Shannon Whitney, Jen and John Pike, Donald Poisson Jr., Daleana & Jamey Bragdon, Kasey Poisson and Corey Higgins Dan Poisson Jr. Christopher Poisson 34 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren, his sisters, Irene Mailhot, Annette Lazili, his brothers Rene Poisson and wife Rose, Frank Poisson and Pat all of MA, brother-in-law Raymond and Dot Laverdiere of Augusta. He was also predeceased by his sister Lucille Mercurio and brother Leo Poisson.The family wishes to thank the staff at St.Mary's for their expert care the many times he went there, Androscoggin Home Health and the Hospice House in Auburn. Online condolences and photo gallery at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Friday June 26th 5 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday June 27th 9:00 am Sacred Heart Church 8 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn, Maine 04210. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House in Auburn or the American Heart association. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 207 784-4584
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