May 30, 2020
Fr. Vincent H. Poirier
Private Service
Poirier, Fr. Vincent Poirier of Hingham, died May 30, 2020 after a long illness. at Linden Ponds Continuing Care facility.
Fr. Vincent was born in Malden, Mass to the late Vincent and Cecilia Poirier. Raised in Boston and Quincy. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Richard Poirier.
He is survived by his Sister, Annette Sexton, Hingham; Loving Uncle to his Niece, Dorene (George) Berryman & family North Carolina; Nephews: Sean (Paula) Sexton & family Mass; Richard (Jane) Poirier & family Wisconsin; Robert (Leah) Poirier & family Nova Scotia; John (Chinny) Poirier& family New Jersey.
He was educated by the Franciscans in New York for High School & College, Transferring to St. Mary College in Halifax, N.S. and then Boston College for Masters in Education.
Before Fr. Vincent entered Pope John XXlll Seminary he had been a High School English teacher in Ashland Mass; Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Norwell, Ma. ; Director of English Speaking teachers in the Montreal School System. Final position before entering Pope John XXIII was Superintendent of Schools for Harvard, Mass.
Fr. Vincent was ordained in 1985, the first and last priest to be at St. Hyacinth Church, D’Escousse, Nova Scotia, Canada. Fr. Vincent served at St. Mary’s in Franklin, Mass., Pastor to the parishes in Sackville, New Brunswick, Moncton Diocese; Newman Catholic Chaplain at Wellesley College and Framingham State until his retirement. As a retired priest he served at St. Bridget, A. Mass.
He was well known for his love of music; classical and opera, best noted as a poet and fan Boston Red Sox. He was never too busy for you. His hallmark was his laughter, smile, and with family: bear hugs.
In lieu, please consider donation to Pope John XXIII Seminary, or Linden Ponds Student Scholarship Fund or Staff Appreciation Fund.