ROCHESTER - Paul R. "Bob" Poisson Jr., 71, of Rochester died on Saturday, June 9, 2018 surrounded by family after a long illness. Bob was born on September, 27 1946 the son of Paul Poisson Sr. and Esther Poisson (Carlson).
He was a graduate of Spaulding High School and a graduate of the Machinist Apprentice Program at Kidder Press in Dover. Bob was a member of the Elks and St. Mary Church in Rochester, N.H.
He was employed at Goss International (formerly Kidder Press, Moore Business Forms, Harris Graphics, Heidelberg, Heidelberg/Harris) for 40 years.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Helen (Dube); his daughter Paula M. Gyurcsan and her husband Ferenc of Milton, N.H.; and his daughter Penny L. Gregoire of Lebanon, Maine. He leaves five grandchildren that were the light of his life, Izabella Gyurcsan, Alyson Gregoire, Robi Gyurcsan, Aaron Gregoire and Christian Gyurcsan. He also leaves one sister, Susan Loggins from Calif; several nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters-in-law; and many longtime friends.
He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved summer activities at the beach and lake like swimming, fishing, camping and boating. He loved playing games and cards, especially cribbage. He also enjoyed target practice with the grandchildren.
He spent many Sunday afternoons watching his beloved Patriots with Christian, Aaron and friends.