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Kathleen Poirier

3/12/1956 - 4/27/2014

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Obituary For Kathleen Poirier

POIRIER, KATHLEEN M. (Condon) 58, of Bristol, RI passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014.

She was the beloved wife of Paul E. Poirier.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie (Malone) Condon of Barrington, RI. She lived in Bristol for over 30 years.

Kathy attended Our Lady of Fatima High School and graduated from Community College of RI Nursing School. She was a Registered Nurse working at Riverwood Mental Health Services located in Warren, RI as the Mobile Team Lead. She created a mental health care service program that has been recognized as a professional standard model within the mental health industry. Kathy was also Director of Nursing at Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home for over 15 years and worked at Miriam Hospital in the Oncology Unit.

Kathy will be remembered as a loyal friend, known for her professionalism and compassionate treatment of patients and clients. Kathy had a love for cooking, baking, vacationing in New Hampshire and most of all spending time with her grandson, Emerson.

She leaves two sons; Emerson Torrey and his wife Amy of Bristol, RI and Nathan Torrey of Providence, RI, one grandson, Emerson M. Torrey and three sisters; Patricia Schauble and her husband Kenneth of Barrington, RI, Christine Groves and her fiancé Jack Tobin of Seekonk, MA, Margaret Chobanian and her husband Stephen of Rehoboth, MA.

Arrangements are with Smith Funeral Home & Memorial Services, 8 School House Road, Warren, RI, where family will receive friends on Friday, May 2nd from 4PM 8PM. Funeral Mass services will be private. www.wjsmithfh.com

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  • 06/20/2024

    I miss you so much. We all miss you. I see you in my dreams. Hopefully tonight. I'll be waiting.

  • 04/27/2021

    I work for the same agency as Kathy did. I didn't know her well and only saw her on occasion when I had to bring a client over to where her office was. She was always so upbeat and kind. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy, Kathy Standish

  • 04/27/2021

    My deepest sympathies to all Kathleens friends and loved ones during this difficult time. It is so sad that such a young, beautiful and wonderful mother was taken far too soon from Nathan and Emerson.

  • 04/27/2021

    To Emerson, Nathan, and family, My heart goes out to you. Your mom was truly a beautiful person,inside and out. We went to nursing school together many years ago, and she will always hold a special place in my heart. Deepest Condolences Maria

  • 04/27/2021

    Paul & Family, We are so sorry for your loss sir. Our hearts are with you. Jay, Roberta & MJ

  • 04/27/2021

    So sorry for your loss. Love you guys.

  • 04/27/2021

    My deepest condolences to Kathy's family. I had the honor of working with Kathy for the last 15 years at Riverwood, and became good friends with her. I know how important her family was to her. Nothing made Kathy happier than spending time with her grandson Emerson who really lit up her world. I was happy for the time she got to spend with him. Kathy was also a huge part of our work family and was a role model to the rest of us with her compassion and concern for all of our clients and staff. Kathy I will miss your laugh and our little talks but you will never be forgotten.

  • 04/27/2021

    My condolences go out to the family & to the Codon's, also to the children. A beautiful women, may the angle at the gates greet you and welcome home, RIP my friend, have very fond memories of you and your sisters from St. Lukes school. again R.I.P.

  • 04/27/2021

    See my Story of an Angel!!!!! We love you Kathy!!!! Our hearts go out to all Kathy's Family and friends!

  • 04/27/2021

    Paul, We are so sorry for your lost. We are unable to attend her service but we wanted to send our Condolence and Blessings. Or prays and thoughts are with you.

  • 04/27/2021

    Where do I begin, Kathy & I go back almost 40 years. She was a friend like no one else. We all started working @ Hattie IDE Chaffee together We all blossom & further our careers We all became nurses We r all so proud of all of us who succeeded & Kathy was one of them. My children were part of her life when they were younger. My days with Kathy were the best. We created so many memories together. I will never fogey her. I truely will miss her smile her beauty her kindness & her friendship. She will always have a piece of my Heart!! So sorry Paul for losing her & to the boys you had the Best Mom ever. With all my Love. Kim. Xo

  • 04/27/2021

    Dear Paul & family, even though words can not express my feelings of sadness, I'd like you to know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I could mention all of Kathleen's wonderful qualities as a wife, mother, nana, friend, nurse etc...but, we all know how special she was & still is to us. I'd just like to mention how much of a support she personally was to me. She was the enthusiastic one I'd look for to share a story or plan a project. She was the loyal one I sought out to hold my confidence. She was the empathetic one I spoke to when I needed someone to not just listen, but to understand. And, she was the one who would come & find me when she thought I might need something. She would truly want to help, and she would. If for some reason she couldn't, she would be the one to hold my hand and cry with me. I love you for that Kathy, and for so many other things. I will miss you in so many situations. I will think of you often, forget you never & see you again...

  • 04/27/2021

    Peggy, I am so sorry so the loss of your sister I in your life. She will live on in you mind and your heart. I know she with your Mom and God now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy

  • 04/27/2021

    I don't have the words to express my feelings with the loss of Kathleen. She will be so very much missed by so many. Jan Gump

  • 04/27/2021

    To Kathy's family members: It is with great sorrow that we learned today of Kathy's passing. We will have Mass offered for her tomorrow by the Columban Fathers, and keep you all in our prayers. We, too, feel that we have lost a loved member of our Fatima High School family, and will treasure her memory. The Sisters of St. Dorothy

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