Guy Poitras, 83, a resident of Castel Des Flots Bleus Ltd. in Cap-Pelé, passed away on February 9, 2026. Born in Saint-Léonard-Parents, NB, and formerly of Gagnon Beach, NB, he was the son of the late Daniel and Gemma (Laplante) Poitras.
Guy served in military from 1959-1995, spent winters in Florida with Yolande, Nina & Bella. In 2024, he became a resident of Castel des Flots Bleus, Cap-Pelé, where he was cared for by an amazing group of caregivers! Thank you to a special friend Raymonde & family who welcomed him & brought him love & happiness. Dad lost - cancer won! He will be missed by many, -now you can Rest in Peace & be reunited with everyone in heaven. Take care of mom, Jessica & Dallas. Watch over us until we are reunited. We love you - your family.
He is survived by his two daughters: Janice (Donald) Payne of Haute-Aboujagane and Jocelyne (Jacques) McGraw of Cormier-Village; three grandchildren: Ghislain, Stéphanie, and Gabriel; one great-granddaughter, Emma; four brothers: Ghislain Martin, Gaëtan Martin, Maurice Martin, and Émile "June" Martin; five sisters: Laurence "Coune" Legacé, Jeanne Martin, Jacinthe Boucher, Jeannine Levesque, and Noëlla Martin; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Yolande (2019); a granddaughter, Jessica; a great-grandson, Dallas; his sisters: Thérèse Gaudet, Jacqueline Ruest, Ginette Lajeunesse, and Danielle "Pousse" Poitras; and his brothers: Alyre Martin and Gilles "P’Tit Gill" Martin.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297), on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to Guy’s obituary on the Frenette Website
In memory of Guy, a donation to the Castel des Flots Bleus Residence, Cap-Pelé, or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com