Roch Vincent Poirier, 44, of Dieppe, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 after a sudden illness. Born March 13, 1974 in Moncton, he was the son of Gérard and Rose (Cormier) Poirier.

Besides his parents of Shediac River, Roch will be sadly missed by his special friend, Mélissa LeBlanc; her sons: Brady and Tyler, both at home; two sisters: Annette and Pauline (Doug Smith); three nephews: Maxwell, Mitchell, and Marco Bagnall; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The family will receive condolences at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) from where the funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, July 13 at 10:30 am. A reception at the funeral centre will follow. Visiting hours are Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Interment will be in Notre-Dame-de-Kent.

In memory of Roch, a contribution to the Lewisville Minor Hockey Association would be appreciated (P.O. Box 23016, Moncton, NB E1A 6S8 or inquire through email to [email protected]).

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com