Poitras, Paul J.L. age 76 of Arnold MO, entered into eternal life on August 16, 2022. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Bailey) for 53 years; dear father of sons Michael (Angela), the late Matthew, Daniel (Hollie), Shawn, and David (Kimberly); dear grandfather of Lauren, Coleton, Lindsay, Karsyn, Patrick, Lucille, Jason, Eva, and Abigayle; dear brother of Jack; and friend to many. Paul was born in Canada and moved to Arnold at a young age. Paul was a gifted photographer, which he utilized while serving in the United States Army for four years. He worked at Sunline Brands candy company for over 35 years. Paul devoted his time to his family, friends, the VA and the Boy Scouts. He was a hard worker who lived a purposeful life helping others with his many jack-of-all-trades skills, which included camping at Rendezvous events, hunting and gardening. Paul was a master wood craftsman making beautiful furniture and toys for many.
Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry, on Monday, August 22nd, 4-8 p.m. Funeral at Kutis South Chapel on Tuesday, August 23rd, 10 a.m. Interment at Jefferson Barracks immediately following.
My heartfelt condolences to the family. I always enjoyed seeing Paul at Rendezvous’. Prayers and comforting vibes to all.
Paul was a great guy in so many ways.
He will be missed.
As stated in his obituary Paul truly went the extra mile to engage with people and share his many talents, especially boy scouts.
As a long term employee of Sunline and Sunmark Inc Paul continued to promote fellowship with his work colleagues by scheduling and promoting Christmas and picnic events. He was definitely a people person who will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and the family.
Paul was always willing to help at Rendezvous. He always had a story to tell. I will miss him. His family is in my prayers.
Paul was a truly wonderful person. He was our walking partner for many years. He always kept in touch with his friends. We will definitely miss this truly remarkable friend.
Our hearts are saddened and wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to
Mary and the family.
Paul was such a friendly and consistent walker. He greeted everyone on the First Baptist Church track and was a joy to talk with. He told me he was the FIRST person to walk on the church track when the family life center opened in the nineties. I will miss your smile and seeing you on the church track Paul. My sincere sympathy and prayers for his wife and family.
Paul was so very talented and have so much to all that he met. He will be dearly missed. My sympathies to Mary and family.
I heard about Paul from Ron & Justine on youtube… they shared a remembrance video of Paul and though I did not know him, he sounded like a great man and I wanted to share my heart’s condolences for the family. I pray for his wife, and loved ones. It was a blessing to hear all the good things about Paul and his life.. I especially enjoyed hearing about his hospitality and treating people as though they are friends, even before knowing them.. -Stephanie Thompson (Michigan)