Georgina M. "Gige" Poirier

Lowell – Mrs. Georgina M. (Mahoney) Poirier, of Lowell, formerly of Lexington died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Lowell. She was 88.

Gige, as she was affectionately known, was born in Boston on August 26, 1925, a daughter of the late George and Catherine (Bryden) Mahoney. She was raised in Waltham and had lived there before moving to Lexington in 1963. Gige graduated from Saint Charles High School in 1943 and from the Waltham School of Nursing and Army Cadet Nurse Corps program at Waltham Hospital in 1947, specializing in obstetrics.

She worked as a registered nurse at Waltham Hospital, several area obstetrics/gynecology physicians, and as a private duty nurse. She retired as the nursing administrator for the Dr. C. Benjamin Fuller Infirmary in Waltham.

A forty-five year resident of Lexington, Gige's life was punctuated by her quick Celtic wit and infectious laugh. She always managed to find something light hearted in all situations. Gige enjoyed life to the fullest, especially in the company of her family, friends, and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Ralph S. "Butch" Poirier and his wife, Judy, of Reading and Mark R. Poirier and his wife, Patricia, of York, Maine; her grandchildren, Stephen Poirier, Karen Poirier, Amy Lynne Poirier, Michael Poirier, and Diane Poirier; four great-grandchildren; her brother, Edward Mahoney and his very dear wife, Barbara, of Chatham and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor and remember Gige's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Wednesday, June 25th, from 5 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday morning in Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford Street, Lexington where graveside services will be held at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or to the charity of your choice.

Gige's family would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff at Heritage Manor in Lowell for their loving care during her final years. They are truly God's angels.