WATERVILLE – Michael L. Poirier, 73, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, after a short illness. He was born in Waterville, on Sept. 19, 1950. His parents were Lionel J. Poirier and Ruth (Carey) Poirier.

He graduated from Waterville High School in 1986. He attended the University of Maine in Orono, the Universitie’ de Pau in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France, as well as the Universite’ of Sorbonne in Paris.

Michael, known as “Mickey” to his close friends and family members, earned the prestigious Eagle Scout award before he was even old enough to receive it. He went on to earn the “Three Palms” awards of Boy Scouts of America.

His last employment, before retiring, was at the Waterville Public Library, where he could be surrounded by books on the inside and apply his landscaping skills beautifying the outside.

Mickey was fluent in French and embraced his Franco-American heritage. He was a devout Catholic who not only attended mass, but also services at the Blessed Sacrament.

Mickey will be remembered for his musical and dramatic talents, his love of horticulture, and his dry sense of humor. He shall be sadly by his close friends and family.

Michael was predeceased by his parents, his beloved younger sister Mary and his second mother “Aunty” Anna (Carey) Vigue.

He is survived by sister Pam (Ed) Luwish, Janis (Gary) Ackendorf, niece Gretchen (Steven) Henderson, and great nephews, Wesley, Preston, and Desmond Henderson.

A private service is planned for the coming spring.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

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