Henry A Poirier

Henry A. Poirier, 86, of South Windsor, Connecticut formerly of Manchester, Connecticut beloved husband of 57 years to Bibiane (Cloutier) Poirier passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 23, 2017 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his adoring family. Henry was born in Adams, Massachusetts, August 29, 1930 son of the late Archie A. and Florence (Molleur) Poirier. He attended local elementary schools, and completed high school at Williston Academy in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Later, he earned his bachelor's degree from Catholic University in Washington, DC. Henry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He resided in Manchester for most of his life before moving to South Windsor in 2016. He worked at Aetna Casualty and Surety Company for 35 years, retiring as Vice President of Farmington Management, a subsidiary of the Aetna.
As a young man, Henry worked in the Poirier family laundry business, Aladco, in Adams, Massachusetts. In later years, Henry was an active member of the Gilbert & Sullivan theater group in Manchester, Connecticut. He was a communicant of St. Bartholomew Church for many years, and he wrote for St. Bart's Herald. He also enjoyed many friendships through the St. Bart's Men's Breakfast group. Henry loved watching the UCONN Huskies women's basketball team as well as the Boston Red Sox. Henry played bridge with a group of close friends for many years, and together they had many adventures, including an annual weekend trip to Cape Cod.
After Henry retired, he and Bibiane enjoyed many trips around the United States and the world. What Henry loved most, however, was being surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Holidays were always a special time for Henry, and he and Bibiane enjoyed planning for the family's stay at their home. Each year Henry and Bibiane also treated the family to an annual vacation at Cape Cod. This vacation has given the family many treasured memories.
Henry is survived by his loving family, his wife Bibiane, two daughters, Michelle Poirier and her children, Adam Bazenas and Adrian Bazenas of Amesbury, Massachusetts, Martha Tagliaferro and her husband, Dean, and their children, Thomas, Daniel, John, and Libby, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and his two sisters, Claire Rowley and Alice Shea both of Adams, Massachusetts. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and their families and numerous sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-law and their families. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Virginia Harvey.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11 am at St. Bartholomew Church, 736 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT 06040. Memorial calling hours will be held Friday, June 30, prior to the memorial mass, at Watkins Funeral Home 142 East Center Street, Manchester from 9am to 10:15 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bartholomew's or Williston Northampton School Advancement Office, 19 Payson Avenue, Easthampton, Massachusetts 01027. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com



Visitation DetailsFriday, June 30th, 2017 9:00am - 10:15am, Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsFriday, June 30th, 2017 11:00am, St. Bartholomew Church