Victor A. Poirier

Victor A. Poirier, 83 of Martic Township passed away at Hospice & Community on Friday afternoon, December 20, 2024. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on August 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Walter and Thelma Boultman Poirier. He was the husband of Valerie May Teal Poirier, with whom he married on June 6, 1965. Vic served in the United States Coast Guard and in the United States Army Reserves. He attended Dakota Wesleyan University after serving in the Coast Guard. He returned to Delaware where he worked as a Social Worker for the Department of Public Welfare. He obtained his Eagle Scout and served as the District Scout Executive for the Boy Scouts of America in Wilmington and in West Chester from 1968 to 1972. Vic dedicated his entire career towards the welfare of others. As a licensed social worker, he founded the Community Services Group in 1972 and served as President until 1986. Vic had a passion to counsel clients and patients in order for them to progress in their programs. He worked for many years for the York County Children & Youth. He received his Master of Social Work in 2005 from Widener University. Vic's most recent position was with Weigel Counseling Associates in Willow Street. Never really retiring, Vic continued to help others until his illness prevented him from doing so. Vic made and sewn many blankets that he donated to charities to be sent to other countries to help those in need. Vic loved the water and enjoyed sailing. He often talked about his love for sailing. He enjoyed antiques, reading, history, genealogy and succulents. Vic was able to play many instruments by ear. A strong-willed man, he was funny, sarcastic and very straightforward. He was a hard worker and always very supportive to his family. He enjoyed his grandchildren, especially teaching chess to his grandson. Vic will be missed by his wife, Valerie M. Poirier; son, Matthew A., husband of Dana M. Poirier of Lititz and Michael G. Poirier, companion of Maeve Murphy of Hancock, Maine and his grandchildren, Alana, Alexa and Zander. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen W. Poirier and his sister, Doris Ann Poirier. In keeping with Vic's wishes, there will be no public services. Memorials in Vic's memory may be made to Lancaster County BHDS, 750 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17602 or to Church World Service, P.O. Box 968 Elkhart, IN 46515.

Victor A. Poirier

August 18, 1941 - December 20, 2024