Funeral for Paul Poirier today

In this photo from a GoFundMe page, local chiropractor Paul Poirier with fellow Kinsmen Jody Archambault. Poirier died Saturday, May 4, 2019 after a years long battle with brain cancer. (GoFundMe via Newswatch Group)

CORNWALL – Visitation and funeral services will be held today (Thursday) for Dr. Paul Poirier.

The Cornwall chiropractor and brain cancer fighter lost his battle with the disease last weekend.

Poirier was the founder of Bikers Against Brain Cancer, which raised thousands of dollars for research.

Visitation is taking place at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, today (May 9) from noon until 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The funeral is at 6 p.m. with a reception to follow at Lola’s Pub & Grub at 616 Pitt Street.