Gisela Renate Poitras (nee Lott)
With much sadness we share the loss of our precious mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. Born February 5, 1945 in Unterowisheim Germany. Passed away November 23, 2023 at North Bay Regional Health Centre following a tragic accident.
She was the loving and devoted mother to Sonia Poitras of North Bay, and Michelle Ricci (Marco) of Milton. Cherished and loving Oma to Mila Ricci. Predeceased by her dear husband Gratien Poitras in 2020. Gisela and Gratien were married in 1970 in Quebec. Shortly after; they moved to North Bay where they had and raised their two daughters. Gisela was predeceased by her mother Elisabeth Busch who passed away in 2015. She is survived by cousins on her mother’s side in Germany. Gisela will be missed by many dear friends whom she kept very close to her heart. Everyone knew her as a loyal, patient, giving, and caring soul. She was a retired teacher with the Near North District School Board. Gisela lived a life of service, with countless hours of volunteering which included tutoring many people to help improve their literacy. She also volunteered her time by helping new Canadians integrate within our community, helped with clothing drives, as well as helping serve meals to those in need; she loved spending her time with people.
Among her many accolades, Gisela was issued the Canada Post Literacy Award as a Master Tutor in 2001, and in 2013 she was recognized by the Gathering Place as a decade volunteer. She continued to serve our community as best as she could until her untimely passing. The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to the First Responders.
As per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 1 o’clock. A time for fellowship will follow after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gathering Place, charity of your choice, or simply by putting forward an act of kindness in memory of Gisela would be greatly appreciated by the family.