Bathurst – Mrs. Noella Poirier, loving wife of 47 years to Paul Poirier, of Sutherland Ave, Bathurst, passed away on Tuesday December 20, 2016, at the age of 65, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Dunlop, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret "Peggy" (Pleasant) White.
She was a 30 year member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Herman J. Good, V.C. Br. 18, Royal Canadian Legion, Bathurst.
Noella could often be heard saying "life is good" she enjoyed gardening, many flowers in her yard, trees that she named after loved ones that passed before her. She would sit in her "mom cave" and watch the hummingbirds feed outside her window.
Noella would be described as the best "Grandma" by her precious grandchildren. "We can at Grandma’s" was their motto. She created wonderful memories and adventures when the children visited.
Noella also was not just a mother to her own children; she opened her heart to her children’s friends and invited them in her home as her own.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two children: Paul J. Poirier (Myriam Jean-Pierre) and Peggy Poirier (Andrew Mason) both of Saint John.
Devoted grandmother to her two grandchildren: Jaclyn and Ethan.
Three brothers: John Jr. White (Carole) of South Tetagouche, Ronnie White (Nadine) of Dunlop and Allan White (Joanne) of Alcida.
Two sisters: Margaret Morais (Raymond) and Suzanne Roy (Gervais) both of Dunlop. Several nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the oncology department at the Georges-Dumont Hospital in Moncton and Chaleur Regional Hospital. Also the palliative unit and the extra mural program in Bathurst.
She was also predeceased by an infant sister, Florence and adopted Nephew, Sean Mallard.
Upon her request, there will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday December 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Andrew St., Bathurst.
Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com) Bathurst.
Donations in memory of Noella may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society; Extra Mural Program and Palliative Care Unit of the Chaleur Regional Hospital Foundation or a favorite charity.
