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July 3, 2012

Sheila Poirier

Peabody, MA — Sheila Poirier, a resident of Pilgrim Nursing and Rehabilitation in Peabody, passed away on June 20, 2012.

Sheila was born on September 15, 1949 and grew up in Manchester-by-the-Sea. She was a graduate of Manchester High School class of 1968. She graduated from Wilfred Academy and worked as a hairdresser for several years.

She is survived by several cousins including, James Anderson and Jeanne Anderson Lombardi of Florida, Gail Silva Purington of New Hampshire, Sharon Silva Moniz of California, Dale and Roy Rogalski of Florida.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Jennie Poirier, her grandparents, Mary and Julian Rogalski, of Manchester also Bartholomew and Christina Poirier of Gloucester.

ARRANGEMENTS: Her graveside service will be held in Rosedale Cemetery, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.

There will be no visiting hours.

Contributions may be made in her name to the National Sclerosis Society, Central New England Chapter, 101 First Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451.

Arrangements are by the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., Gloucester.

Online condolences may be given at www.greelyfuneralhome.com

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