Calvin A Poulin Sr. Obituary (1926

Calvin “Al” Poulin, Sr., 90 Winslow - Calvin A. Poulin, Sr., also known to many family and friends as “Al”, “Junior”, or “Pappy” to his military friends, passed away, January 6, 2017, surrounded by family and under the care of the Togus Hospice Unit, after a battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born on February 6, 1926 in Waterville, the son of Alfred and Geneva (Marden) Poulin. He was educated in Waterville schools and after his father’s death Calvin went to work to help support the family. While working at the Diamond Match Mill he met the love of his life, Rita Bisson. They were married in June of 1948 at Notre Dame Church in Waterville. He also worked at the Lockwood Mill until he joined the United States Air Force in 1951. Calvin was a veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean and Vietnam War. He served from 1951-1972, retiring as a Master Sergeant, after 21 years of service. During his service Calvin was a classroom instructor of electronics for 17 years, a flight line supervisor and was assigned to the Atomic Energy Commission. Rita and Calvin traveled and lived on 14 different bases in the United States, where they made many lifelong friends and have wonderful memories. Calvin also traveled to serve in Guam and Thailand. He earned a Commendation Medal in 1972 for his service during the Vietnam War. While stationed in Arkansas they were blessed with their only child, Calvin. He brought so much joy into their lives. Calvin Jr., traveled with them until 1972 when they returned to settle in Winslow. Calvin continued to work once settling back in Winslow as a supervisor at Harris Bakery. He drove for Purolator Courier and South End filling station for several years, before officially retiring in 1987. He enjoyed traveling the country in retirement and visiting with family and friends. He enjoyed tinkering in his workshop, working in the yard, gardening, fishing and spending time with his favorite dog, Benji. Calvin loved with all his heart his wife, Rita, his son, Calvin,his wife Jeannie and their two daughters, Autumn and Ciera, who he thought the world of. He enjoyed watching his son and granddaughters participate in sports and all their school activities. Calvin is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rita; one son Calvin and wife Jeannie and granddaughters, Autumn Poulin and Ciera Poulin; his sister, Theresa Carter; his brothers: James Poulin, Raymond Poulin and many nieces and nephews. Calvin was predeceased by his parents; his sisters: Mary “Lucille” McCommic, Christine Steeves, Bernadine Varney, Lorraine Violette, Gloria Bolduc, and his brother Franklin “George” Poulin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument Street, in Winslow. Burial will be in the spring at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family. A special thank you goes out to Inland Family Care staff and Dr. James Douglas, the Alfond Cancer Center staff and doctors and the “special angels”, as he referred to the staff at the VA Maine Hospice Care Unit at Togus, for their support and exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing may make a donation to a charity Calvin always supported: Smile Train PO Box 96231 Washington, D.C. 20090-6231 Checks should be made payable to: Smile Train. https://www.smiletrain.org/donation To donate by phone, call 1-800-932-9541