Samuel J. Poirier

Samuel J. Poirier, 50 years young, passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Reno, NV with his sister Heather by his side and the spirit and love of his family surrounding him.

Sam was born in Leominster Hospital and graduated from Leominster High School in 1992. 

Sam played Dek Hockey in Leominster and Ice Hockey at Leominster High School and loved to play golf. 

During his short time here, Sam lived life on his terms. He travelled across the United States multiple times and made friends everywhere he went. 

Sam was loved dearly by his family and we will miss him until we see him again someday. 

Sam is survived by his father, Jim Poirier of Maine, his mother, Andrea (Jon) Grafton of Lancaster, his sisters Heather Mazzaferro of Leominster, Jamie (Dan) Manning of Athol, Cori Poirier of Leominster and his beloved brother JP Poirier of Leominster. 

He leaves his Nieces and Nephews; Julia (Travis) Westenburger, Noah Poirier, Anita Mazzaferro, Dante Mazzaferro, Taiven and Tessa Linnus, Daniel Manning III, Jack Preston, a great nephew, Hayden and 2 great nieces, Kinsley and Emma. 

Aunts and Uncles; Sharon (Al) Coombs, Tom (Pam) Poirier, Mary (Johnny) Gallagher. 

Cousins; Sara Britt, Tracy Cormier, Gina Burke, Jeff Gallagher, Kelly Gallagher, Stephanie Lynch, Brandon Poirier and Ryan Poirier. 

Sam had a very special bond with his cousin Stacey Garcia as well as his girlfriend Angela Cerruto from Truckee, CA. 

Sam is predeceased by his grandparents, John and Liz Poirier, Francis and Betty Lanigan and David Spreyne as well as Aunt Alice Tourigny. 

Sam’s journey wasn’t an easy one but his outlook on life was always positive. He would say, “Nothing but Love” and he meant it. He found the good in people even when he couldn’t see it in himself. 

In Sam’s memory, please do something kind for someone without expecting anything in return. 

Donations in Sam’s name can be made to Ginny’s Helping Hand, 52 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA 01453.

A special thank you to all the Nurses, Case Manager and Doctors at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Reno who did all they could to help Sam through the final days of his life. The compassion and heartfelt care from the Oncology Department was like having a second family surrounding him.

There will be no services. A celebration of Life will be held on May 4th, 2025 from 1pm-4pm at the Leominster Eagles at 456 Litchfield Street.