Michael A. Poulin

Michael Alwyn Poulin, 72, of Sanford, passed away after a lengthy illness on July 22, 2014 at the Southern Maine Health Care (Goodall Hospital and Newton Center). Mike was born in Sanford on July 20, 1942 a son of Dominique L. and Yvonne (Lachance) Poulin.Michael received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from St. Francis College (now UNE). He served his country in the US Army from February 1964 to February 1967 based primarily in Germany.Mike loved his sports, especially golf, the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He was a life member of the Sanford Elk's Lodge, the Lafayette Social Club and a charter member of the Men's Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 9935.Michael is survived by four brothers, and a sister, Philip and his wife, Lucy of Limerick, Gary and his companion Elaine of Wells, Lydia of Sanford, Matthew and his wife Fran of Sanford and Victor and his companion, Dori of Sanford. He is also survived by aunt Bea and several nieces and nephews as well as many cousins and their children.Visiting hours will be on Friday, July 25th from 9:00AM until 10:30AM at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter Street, Sanford. Burial with military honors will follow at 11:00AM at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Stanley Road in Springvale.Michael's family would like to express a sincere thank you to all the staff at the Southern Maine Health Care and the Newton Center for the exceptional loving care given to our brother. This was truly appreciated.Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com