ROLAND JOSEPH PHILIAS POIRIER

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ROLAND JOSEPH PHILIAS POIRIER August 29, 1930 - February 10, 2016 It is with very sad hearts that we announce the passing our Roland Joseph Philias Poirier - February 10, 2016 at the Portage General Hospital, surrounded by his children. Dad was 85. Roland was born on August 29, 1930, as the seventh child to Palmyre (Beauchemin) and Philias Poirier. He leaves to cherish his memory his special friend Edna Henderson and his six children: Lucille (Claude) Chappellaz of St. Claude, Marcel (Marilyne) of Haywood, Donald (Kristine) of Haywood, Gerald (Nicole) of Haywood, Roland (Lolo) of Haywood and Bob of Haywood; He was a dear Pepere to Nicole, Mona, Collette (Andrew) Palmer, Marty (Mitch), Michele (Mario) Amantea, and Tony, Darcy (Mel), Jamie (Andreas), Kimberly (Craig) and Brad (Estee); and Vieux Pepe; great-grandfather to Marie-Claude, Alexandre, Benjamin, Samuel Palmer, Brayden, Kaydence and Marleigha Poirier, Matteo and Mila Amantea and Ryden Poirier (a little RP). His heart belonged to his special friend Edna Henderson, of Manitou. Their favourite together time was Old Time Dancing. Edna's son Kenny (Lisa) and granddaughters, Carlee and Ashley, were a very big part of Roland's life. Roland always cared for the extended families as well. Kayla and Andrew with children: Ethan and Jaxon, Nicholas - Kristine's family. William and Sierra Reimer (Brad Paetkau) - Lolo's family. Cam Amantea - Michele's stepson. Roland was predeceased by his parents, Philias (1968) and Palmyre (1974). By all of his brothers, Bernard, Aubert, Denis, Azarie and Paul (Ovide); and by sisters, Gertrude Gaudry and Cecile Poirier (at the age of two). He was also predeceased by the mother of his children, Madeleine Piche, in 2008. Apart from a few years of working as a mechanic in Swan Lake with his brother Bernard, Roland spent his life in the trucking and concrete business. He was a family man and always provided his family with knowledgeable life lessons, whether fixing things or making things. He worked hard, long hours. Roland's business of R. Poirier and Sons Ready Mix was eventually incorporated as Haywood Concrete Products Ltd. Up until this past December, Dad came around to the office and plant "to check up on things". He was so proud to see his sons and grandson's dedication to his concrete passion. Dad was a fixer of things - whether or not they were broken. He was a "patenteur". We all know that with Roland there, Heaven will have a fix for anything and everything. Dad's greatest joy was the outdoors. He enjoyed many activities but his highlight was his ATV, especially so on his recent Polaris Ace. His passion was not only to go ride, but take weekend trips. This past summer, he was so excited to ride his Ace on a 400 km. trip to Lake of the Prairies. Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the St. Denis Roman Catholic Church in Haywood, Manitoba on Monday, February 15, 2016. Viewing, Eulogy and Video Tribute at 1:30 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Roland's memory to any charity of one's choice. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes Manitoba in care of the arrangements. Phone 204-248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326 www.afh.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 13, 2016