He was born June 2, 1933, in Portland, Maine, the son of Atwood and Sheila (Barney) Poole. He graduated from Springfield High School.
Mr. Poole served in the Army during the Korean War.
He was employed as a salesman for Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Co. for many years, and Textron Co., working in Iowa as a regional sales manager. He was later employed as a machinist and inspector with Sonnax in Rockingham.
He was a life member, chaplain and past commander of VFW Post 771 in Springfield. A member of Lodge 41 F&AM in Springfield, a member of the Lions Club and a member of First Congregational Church in Springfield. He was also a justice of the peace in Springfield for many years.
Mr. Poole loved hunting and fishing and spending time outdoors.
He is survived by a son, Daniel Poole of Springfield; a sister, Catherine Poole of Lebanon, N.H.; two grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents; one daughter, Tracey Poole Zell; one brother, Richard Poole; and one sister, Sheila Poole.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield. A reception will follow at VFW Post 771 in Springfield.
Burial will be in Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph at a later date. Contributions may be made in his memory to VFW Post 771, P.O. Box 568, Springfield, VT 05156. Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.
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