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Ross Thomas Poole

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Ross Thomas Poole

November 22, 1931 - April 17, 2022

Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital with his sons by his side on Sunday April 17th, 2022 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Blanche Poole (nee Arthur). Loving father of Allan (Sally) and Paul (Colleen). Dear grandfather of Scott, Felicia & Lauren. Ross is survived by his brother Bert and sister Doris and pre-deceased by his sisters Glenna and Barbara and brothers Glenford and Donald. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Ross was a member of Roseneath United Church, Centenary Cemetery Board, assisted with the Roseneath Agricultural Fair, was a volunteer fire fighter for 45 years and the Road Superintendent for many years. Ross enjoyed his family, reading, gardening and farming. Visitation will be held in the Alnwick Civic Centre, Roseneath on Saturday April 23rd from 10 am – 11 am, followed by a funeral service. Interment in Centenary Cemetery. The family respectfully ask for all those attending the service to wear masks. If desired donations may be made to Northumberland Hills Hospital.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Scott and Karen Savelle, Grace Poole, Vicki Lawson and Jodi Poole - May 2, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Kent Stephen - May 2, 2022

Ross taught a lot of young firefighters many valuable lessons. We will remember him with respect.

John and Susan Noonan - April 29, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Roseneath United Church

Rupert and Marion Hartford - April 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Linda and Thomas Constable - April 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Ian Hartford - April 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Randy Reinert - April 26, 2022

So sorry about your loss.

Bernie and Sally Reinert - April 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Mark and Laurie Batchellor PHFSC - April 24, 2022

Paul and Colleen and the rest of the Poole family.Our condolences on your father's passing. PHFSC

Terry E Markus - April 23, 2022

Our deepest sympathies to the Poole family on the passing of Ross Poole. Ross was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He cared deeply about the Roseneath community and generously contributed much time and effort to the Fire Brigade. He will be much missed by all who knew him. The Markus and Markus-LeFevre families.

Roberta Markus - April 23, 2022

My deep feelings of sadness to the Poole family on the parting of Ross Poole, a thoughtful and kind friend whose presence I deeply valued and I will always remember him with much affection. May he rest in peace, Roberta L. Markus

Jane and Dale colbary - April 23, 2022

The Poole Family We are so sorry to hear Ross has passed away. He is/was SUCH a kind person. Dale and I loved talking to him and Blanche. Sincerely

Diane Cane - April 23, 2022

I had the pleasure of working with Ross through the Fire Department as well as municipal matters. My sincere condolences to his family.

Karen Purcell - April 22, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Karen Purcell - April 22, 2022

Paul, Alan and dear Aunt Blanche. I'm so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ross was such a kind and gentle man. I have fond memories of family gatherings at the farm. He will be missed.

Dale Noble (Gallagher) - April 22, 2022

My sympathy to Blanche, Allan and Paul and families. Ross was a friend to many and will be missed.

Ken Clapperton - April 22, 2022

Enjoyed working with him at fire scenes and meetings.

Judy Beauchamp - April 21, 2022

He was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He worked so very hard, and loved his garden, and his farm. But my favourite thing about him, was that twinkle in his eye whenever he was laughing.

Judy Beauchamp - April 21, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Jayne Atkinson - April 21, 2022

My most sincerest condolences to Mrs Poole, Allan, Paul and families. Your husband, dad and grandpa was a true gentleman and will be missed. Hold tight to your wonderful memories and he will always be in your heart.

Lisa McCracken - April 21, 2022

Hi Alley it’s Lisa McCrackren Scott and I would just like to send our condolences to you and your family. He was a wonderful man he will be missed. Thinking of you ?

Janice and Lyle Gallagher - April 21, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Lorraine Roberts - April 21, 2022

Blanche, Allan ,Paul and families, so sorry to hear of Ross's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My Dad ,Hilton Linton , worked for Ross snow plowing, grading roads, and any other job that was handed to Ross, doing them in the quiet way he did everything.

Barry Surerus - April 21, 2022

Ross has been a terrific asset to the community of Alnwick Township - kept out roads in good shape year round- made sure the fire protection was adequite - was just a great person, great listener, kept life SIMPLE-we have been so fortunate to have Ross for this time. Very few get a road named after them -ROSS POOLE WAY.

Kelly Chernuck Keruzore - April 21, 2022

My deepest condolences a great loss to all.

BRIAN MCINTOSH - April 21, 2022

Allan and Paul and your families ..... I extend my deepest sympathies

Jim and Jamie West - April 21, 2022

Paul and Colleen and the rest of the Poole family.Our condolences on your father's passing.

Janet and Grant Turner - April 20, 2022

Blanche, Paul Allan and families.... Ross was a great man and active in many community services....Sorry to hear of his passing we remember all his family at this sad time... Hold all your memories close...

Keren Bradford - April 20, 2022

Dear Allan and Paul,So sorry to hear of the passing of your father.

Marlene & Donnie Davidson - April 20, 2022

Our sincere condolences to the family. Ross was a very kind and gentle man! He will be missed by all!

Teena and Gord Knox - April 20, 2022

Dear Blanche and all the Poole family you have our deepest condolences. I will miss my talks with Ross Take Care Teena and Gord

Eva Ann Cartwright - April 20, 2022

Dear Blanche & Family Sorry to read of Ross’s passing my condolences. Great loss to your family and the community. Mother and Allan so enjoyed having you and Ross for dinner and a visit Deepest Sympathy & God Bless Eva Ann

Roy & Barb Kempton - April 20, 2022

Paul, we are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I (Roy) met your Dad in his role as Roads Superintendent when I worked at Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH). Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Roy & Barb

Rawleigh and Gwen Arthur - April 20, 2022

Blanche and family we are very sorry to hear of Ross’s death. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Gwen and Rawleigh.

Fran Varden - April 20, 2022

So sorry to hear of Ross's death. My condolences to Blanche,Allan and Paul and families.

Ethel Hansen Davey - April 20, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Poole family. A great loss to both family and community.

Deb and Barry Bird - April 20, 2022

Paul and family we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. We send our sincere condolences. Barry and Deb

Velma Burley - April 20, 2022

Ross was a very kind, generous man who Paul and I had the pleasure to know for the last 10 years. I enjoyed our visits and hearing his stories about growing up in Oxford County where my family was from. He liked to discuss current local and world events too. I was always impressed with his love and devotion to Blanche, his faithfulness to Roseneath United and his optimism. Even after Ross lost most of his vision he would say, “ It could always be worse.” His was a life very well lived. Our sincere condolences to Blanche and family. Velma and Paul Burley

Jenna Ward - April 20, 2022

My heart goes out to your family. While I don't think we've met (perhaps when I was too young to remember), Ross was always known to me as "Uncle Ross". He was Dad's big boss and friend as the two of them kept the roads of Alnwick safe. He never bocked when Dad would bring us up to the garage and let us climb in the big trucks, he would just smile and say a quiet Hello. And he always had the best apples! I will always remember him fondly, and will think of him often with the memory of climbing up and sitting on the farm fence while he and dad loaded wood into the trick, with Chum prancing around them both. I wish you all warm and wonderful memories.

Doris Riley - April 20, 2022

I am saddened to hear about the passing of Ross. My sincere condolences to you Blanche, Paul, Allan and family. He will be remembered as one who was active in the church as well as in the community. RIP Ross

Mary Bomers - April 19, 2022

You will be remembered. Every time I look at the trees you planted around the playground equipment. You watered the saplings for many years till they became strong enough to survive on their own. Thank-you for doing that . You told me that it was to provide shade for the children when they were playing. You are a great example of what one person can do to improve this world. You will be missed. My condolences to Blanch and his family.

John and Nancy Thackeray - April 19, 2022

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ross. He was a good and gentle man. Our community will miss him..

Becky Deremo - April 19, 2022

Our deepest condolences. We will miss seeing Ross at church. He was always so kind and welcoming. Becky, Dallas, Peyton and Charleigh.

Jenna Harnden - April 19, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of Ross's passing. Our thoughts are with his friends and family during this time. Jenna & Tina - Connect Hearing

ANNE M PARKER - April 19, 2022

Blanche, Paul, Allan and family, Our sincere condolences to you in the passing of this wonderful man. He was always kind and thoughtful of others. He was a true gentleman who was a dedicated and respected member of his community. He made the world a better place. Sincerely, Gary, Anne, Stephen and Karen

Ken Knox - April 19, 2022

I will always remember Ross fondly. We lived on Shearer's Point for several years and one of my first jobs was working with Ross on his farm. The boys were very young then, I think it was the mid to late 60's. My condolences to Blanche and the family. Ross was a kind and caring person, he will be greatly missed. Ken Knox & Family ( Shangri-La)