Paul J. L. Poitras, 76, of Arnold died Aug. 16, 2022, in Arnold. Mr. Poitras was a draftsman and a member of St. David's Catholic Church in Arnold. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970. Born July 13, 1946, in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late Eva (Baird) and Normand J. Poitras.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Mary (Bailey) Poitras of Arnold; four children: Michael (Angela) Poitras of High Ridge, Daniel (Hollie) Poitras of O'Fallon, Shawn Poitras of Arnold and David (Kimberly) Poitras of Arnold; a brother: Jack (Mary) Poitras of Otto; and nine grandchildren: Coleton, Lauren, Lindsay, Karsyn, Patrick, Lucille, Jason, Eva and Abigayle. He was preceded in death by a son: Matthew Poitras.