Laurie Dawn (Pooler) Sweet, 48 of Windham passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 at Gosnell House in Scarborough. She was born December 4, 1968 to Robert G. Pooler, pre-deceased, and Florence M. (Bancroft) Pooler. She is a graduate of Portland High School and Cosmotech. She worked in the field of cosmetology for many years building a large clientele of loyal customers, most of whom became personal friends. She owned multiple Hair Salons, most recently renting a station at As You Wish in Portland. She also worked for many years at Port Resources as a second job, not because she needed to, but because she loved it. She made many dear friends there along the way. Laurie was a vibrant ray of light who brought joy to all who knew her. She had a smile that could light up a room. She was known as a prankster and loved playing practical jokes on her loved ones. She loved to laugh and her laugh was contagious. Laurie loved her family and would do anything to support them in any way possible. She was fiercely protective of those she loved and made it her mission to take care of them. She was a loyal and giving person, often putting others ahead of herself. Laurie got great joy from being a grandmother and could often be seen with at least one of her grandchildren in tow. Laurie is survived by her loving husband, Steven Sweet of Windham, her mother, Florence Pooler of Portland, Daughters Alexis Jones and her husband Tyheem of Bronx, New York, Olivia Hanlon of Lewiston and Step-daughter Ashley Sweet of Raymond, Brothers Robert J. Pooler and his longtime partner Barbara of Westbrook, Edward Turcotte and his wife Linda of Auburn, Harold Turcotte of Portland, Joseph Turcotte and his wife Brenda of Portland, Ernest Chilcotte and his wife Joanne of Sterling Virginia, Jeffrey Pooler and his longtime partner Tammy Sweet of Windham and sisters Penny Gilliam and her husband Jeff of Scarbourough, Florence Bortell of Cincinnati Ohio, Sandra Olinger and her husband Mark of New Castle, Pa, and Gina Pooler of Portland and multiple grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends who loved her very much. She made a lasting impression on all and will be very sadly missed. A celebration of Laurie's life will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave. Portland, Maine. Visiting hours will begin at 12:00 PM with a service following at 2:00 PM. There will be a gathering immediately after to share some refreshments and memories of this beautiful soul.  Online condolences can be expressed at blaisandhayfuneralhome.com In Lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made in Laurie's memory to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House 11 Hunnewell Rd Scarborough, Maine 04074