In Memory Of
Michael L. Poirier
1961
2023
Michael L. Poirier
June 25, 1961 — October 9, 2023
BALLSTON LAKE - Michael L. Poirier, 62, passed away suddenly at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany on October 9, 2023. Michael, born in Plattsburgh, NY to parents Rolande Duquette Poirier Rogers, Lakeland, FL and Marcel O. Poirier, Watervliet, NY (predeceased in 2002).
He attended Cohoes High School, where he made many friends and frequented Guptills Roller Skating Arena, Latham and Starburst Roller Rink, Clifton Park. He was known for his smooth dance moves and great sense of humor. This is where he developed his love of all kinds of music.
He proudly served his country in the United States Airforce as a Munitions System Specialist and earned the rank of Senior Airman.
After living many years in Lakeland, Florida, he reconnected to his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Shepard of Ballston Lake, living out his last years in a very loving relationship with her and her family. He was a romantic at heart and often used music to communicate his feelings. Michael was known to be compassionate, thoughtful, generous, humble, honest and a very hard worker. Always eager to help those he loved, he was a talented mechanic and artist.
A devoted sibling, Michael also leaves behind a sister, Susan Leonard of Clifton Park, NY (Daniel Leonard), a brother, James Poirier of Modena, NY (Jean Poirier), and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in the U.S. and Canada.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Michael's name to one of his favorite charities: St. Jude Hospital (stjude.org) or one of many veteran organizations such as Disabled American Veteran's (DAV) Charitable Service Trust at www.cst.dav.org.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Nov. 5, 2023 in the Albany area.
To share a memory of Michael or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He attended Cohoes High School, where he made many friends and frequented Guptills Roller Skating Arena, Latham and Starburst Roller Rink, Clifton Park. He was known for his smooth dance moves and great sense of humor. This is where he developed his love of all kinds of music.
He proudly served his country in the United States Airforce as a Munitions System Specialist and earned the rank of Senior Airman.
After living many years in Lakeland, Florida, he reconnected to his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Shepard of Ballston Lake, living out his last years in a very loving relationship with her and her family. He was a romantic at heart and often used music to communicate his feelings. Michael was known to be compassionate, thoughtful, generous, humble, honest and a very hard worker. Always eager to help those he loved, he was a talented mechanic and artist.
A devoted sibling, Michael also leaves behind a sister, Susan Leonard of Clifton Park, NY (Daniel Leonard), a brother, James Poirier of Modena, NY (Jean Poirier), and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in the U.S. and Canada.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Michael's name to one of his favorite charities: St. Jude Hospital (stjude.org) or one of many veteran organizations such as Disabled American Veteran's (DAV) Charitable Service Trust at www.cst.dav.org.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Nov. 5, 2023 in the Albany area.
To share a memory of Michael or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael L. Poirier, please visit our flower store.
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