Thomas J. Poole was born on September 15th, 1930 to Fredrick and Emma Poole.
He Leaves to mourn his children Cora (Gordon), Bernice (Frank), Victor (Christine), Bessie (Chad), Shawn (Wendy), and Ethel (Pleman). His grandchildren Effie, Dean, Vince, Pauline, Kent, Stacey, Laura, Natalie, Krista, Karla, Ashley, Danny, Nicole, Michelle, Lisa and Cole. His great-grandchildren Danielle, Courtney, Kyle, Shayla, Megan, Alysha, Alana, Taylor, Hannah, Cali, Nathan, Leah, Benjamin, Jack, Ryder, Maddison, Georgia, Bentley and Elsie-Mae. His great-great-grandchildren Logan and Dayna. His sister Ethel (Wilfred), many nieces, nephews and friends.
Tom is predeceased by his wife Elsie, 2 sons Carl and Wallace. 6 brothers Nelson, Earl, Norm, Paul, William and Llewllyn. Two sisters Florence and Shirley. Parents Fredrick and Emma.
Tom met and married the love of his life Elsie Burden on December 27th, 1956. Together they raised eight children. Tom was a hard worker who did the best to provide for his family. Tom had his trials in life when he lost his 23 year old son to a motorcycle accident in 1984. In 1992 he lost a second son, age 30, in a drowning accident, along with his brother, age 59. Then in September 1999 he lost his wife, age 60. All the tragedies made him stronger, he never gave up and stayed strong to the end.
Rest in peace.
Visitation began on March 14th, 2022 and will continue till the service at a local meeting place (time of which will be announced) With Rev. Jennifer Rumbolt Officiating. Funeral Arrangements were Entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director
