Rene G. Poirier, 64, lifelong resident of Merrimack, NH passed away on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at his home following a period of declining health with his family by his side.

Born in Worcester, MA on May 31st, 1960, he was one of five children to the late Barbara (Eident) and Gerard Rene Poirier, Sr. He was raised in Merrimack, NH and was a graduate of Alvirne High School.

Rene worked for NH Hydraulics for many years until his health started to decline and he made the decision to retire.

Known as the "Mayor" of his neighborhood, he was always willing to help anyone in need. In his free time, he enjoyed raising chickens, spending time in his garden, being an all-around handyman but most importantly spending time with his family and friends.

Along with his parents, Rene was pre-deceased by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Susan Voisine and Linda and Luke Tenhave.

He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife of 44 years, Cynthia (Berry) Poirier; two daughters, Kathryn Poirier and Ashley Poirier and her fiancé Austin Bouchard; grandson, Ryan Fischang; two siblings, Deborah and her husband Richard Blanchard and Gerard Poirier, Jr. and his wife Liz; brothers-in-law, Kevin Voisine, David Berry and James Berry along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation hours will be held at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack on Thursday, October 3rd from 4 – 7 PM. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Budweiser Biergarten, 221 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack on Friday, October 4th from 4 – 7 PM.