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SANFORD — Michael Alwyn Poulin, 72, of Sanford, passed away after a lengthy illness on July 22, 2014 at the Southern Maine Health Care in Sanford.

Mike was born in Sanford on July 20, 1942, a son of Dominique L. and Yvonne (Lachance) Poulin.

Michael received a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Francis College (now the University of New England).

He served his country in the U.S. 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, Matthew and his wife Fran, and Victor and his companion Dori, all of Sanford; his aunt, Bea; several nieces and nephews; as well as many cousins and their children.

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.

Visiting hours will be on Friday, July 25 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. Burial with military honors will follow at 11 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Stanley Road in Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.