It is with regret I pass on the announcement below generously provided from Jim Roy, the passing of David Poisson. I am sure he was known by many of you in the area being a lifelong resident of Claremont. Although I haven't seen David since HS, my most vivid memory of him was in our Sophomore year playing as a teammate on a pretty good Jr Varsity basketball team. He had this crazy shot where he would shoot the ball from almost the half court line like a regular shot and would actually make the shots on a regular basis! This was way before the time the 3 point shot even existed and a lot further out than the 3 point line today. It would drive the coach crazy when he took that shot, but it was a wow moment when he made them! That he was daring enough to take them at all was a testament to the fearlessness of our youth. Please join me in extending sympathies to Dave's family. -Phil
7/29/2011
White River Jct., VT
David Paul Poisson, 55 of Westside Avenue in Claremont, NH died Thursday (July 28) at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Jct., VT following a brief illness. He was born in Claremont, NH on April 17, 1956 the son of Normand and Eva (Gagne) (Laffin) Poisson and had been a lifetime area resident. He was a graduate of Stevens High School, Class of 1974. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Dave was a member of the Claremont Men’s Softball League for many years. He was a member of the Sons of the Legion at Post #29 in Claremont, NH. Dave had been employed as a tool crib attendant by Joy Manufacturing Company; he was a short order cook at the Rivers Edge and Shirley’s Restaurant in Claremont, NH. He was later employed by Liberal Beef Company and he and his wife owned and operated McGee’s Sports Bar in Claremont. Dave enjoyed vacationing in Maine, playing mini golf and spending time with his family. Members of his family include his wife, Shelley (Doucette) Poisson, Claremont, NH; a brother, Dennis Poisson, Claremont, NH; a sister, Claire Wells, Claremont, NH; a niece, two nephews, three step daughters, Paula Howe, Charlestown, NH; Lisa Bresett, Sanford, ME; Cheryl LaJoie, Lebanon, NH; a step son, Daniel View, Rutland, VT and 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Donald Poisson and his step father Stephen Laffin. Graveside committal services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday in St. Mary’s Cemetery with full military honors provided by AL Post #29. Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH on Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 PM. The family invites you to share a memory of David with them or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and cremation Service.
