Roland G. Poirier, 69, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Monday. He was born Wilibunch, Saskatchewan, Canada to Marice and Lorain (Forcier) Poirier.

He lived in Canada, New Hampshire, Sweet Home, and Florida. In 2001, he returned to live in Sweet Home. Roland married Rebecca Gunseth in Sweet Home in 2003. He enjoyed selling food at the fairgrounds and camping. He was a handyman and could fix just about anything. He loved spending time with his family.

Roland is survived by: his wife, Rebecca Poirier; children Robert and wife Donna Poirier of Sweet Home and Richard Poirier of Sweet Home; Roxanne Poirie of Florida; step-son Cody Gunseth of Sweet Home; step-daughters Shawna Gunseth of Sweet Home and Jamie Gunseth of New Hampshire; sisters Paulette Poirier of Canada, Lucille Noah of Sweet Home, Carmen Van Blarcom and Jean Duval of New Hampshire; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Keitha Poirier in 2000.

No services are planned at this time. Contributions may be made in his name to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice, Albany.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.