The death occurred peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, of Edward James Poirier of Summerside, aged 76 years. Edward was born on March 16, 1936, in Central Bedeque, to his late parents Edmond and Clarice (nee Doucette) Poirier. Beloved husband of Cecile (nee Doucette) Poirier and loving father of Bonita (Ray) Derraugh of Ont., Michelle (Terry) Organ of Nova Scotia, Ken Poirier of Alberta, Tammy Poirier of Alberta, Diane (Gary) Gibson, Norma (Gary) Barr, David De Giovanni, Cecile Crook, Vivian De Giovanni (Ken Sellars) all living in Ontario. Also lovingly remembered by his two grandchildren Jamie Rae and Joshua and step-grandson Cody. Survived by the following brothers and sisters: Raymond (Manon) of Quebec, Celina Parker of Ontario, Claude (Irene), Valma Reeves and Irene (Micky) Majocha all of British Columbia, and brothers-in-law Jack Parker and Paul Reeves. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside, until Tuesday, Aug. 14, for a funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Memorial donations in Edward's memory to the Summerside Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated. No visiting hour by personal request. Online condolences can be sent to epfuneral@eastlink.ca. Arrangements entrusted to the East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside.

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