Jeannine V. Poisson, 76, of Springvale, died at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, March 4, 2013, after a brief illness. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, located at 580 Main St. in Springvale. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 18 at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Notre Dame Church, located on Payne Street in Springvale. Interment will follow at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Springvale. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
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