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Catherine Poirier Obituary – 8/17/2019


Catherine “Cathy” Mary Poirier, age 64, of Waverly, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019.

A memorial service will take place Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly. (Note change in service and visitation time.)

Inurnment to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Chilson Funeral Home of Winsted. Online condolences may be directed to www.chilsonfuneralhome.com.

Catherine was born July 16, 1955, in Waverly, the daughter of Arthur Poirier and Rosalie (Salonek) Henning.

Her last residence was at Hidden Cove apartments in Buffalo. She spent many years in Chaska, as well.

Cathy was a graduate of Buffalo High School. Following high school, she attended Hennepin Technical College. She was last employed at SuperValu at their regional office in Hopkins.

Cathy spent many hours doing yarn crafts, like crocheting and knitting. She also enjoyed sewing and playing with her cat, Cosmo. Cathy grew roses and tomatoes on her deck. She usually attended a girls’ night out with her friends from work once a month. She cherished spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her grandparents, she is preceded in death by her father, Arthur; step-father, Marvin Henning, and her sister-in-law, Jeannie (Pierson) Poirier.

She is survived by her mother, Rosalie; siblings, Carol (Gary) Dietel, Gary Poirier, Clayton (Cathy Segler) Poirier, Donald (Trang Hoang) Poirier, Stephen Poirier, Donna (Nick) Dietel, Dennis Poirier, and Charles (Barb Moore) Poirier; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

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